Purple Puka Shell 10-12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R0151 Ethiopian Opal was first discovered

Ethiopian Opal was first discovered in Ethiopia in 1994

one-of-a-kind beads

while its variations in color are better known by other names: Emerald (green)

Norway where this type of igneous rock is found

an iron sulfide

Purple Puka Shell 10-12mm Chip - 15-16 Inch R0151 Ethiopian Opal was first discoveredPuka shells are naturally broken, ocean tumbled fragments of cone snail shells, featuring a naturally occurring center hole ("puka" in Hawaiian). Originating from Hawaii and other Pacific beaches, they symbolize good luck, protection for sailors, and a connection to the ocean. Authentic pukas have soft, rounded edges, while replicas are often cut or drilled.