Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch New Jade These detailed inlay coin beads

These detailed inlay coin beads have a variety of stones such as Abalone

place natural

A variety of Andalusite

and may also be referred to as Jacktree

cut as rounds are somewhat opaque and powerfully radiant -- fitting since its name originates from the Greek word for "moon

Abalone Shell 5-10 Chip Bead - 15-16 Inch New Jade These detailed inlay coin beadsAbalone Shell is strong and is made of stacked calcium carbonate tiles. When the abalone shell is struck, the tiles slide instead of shattering absorbing the energy of the blow. The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother of pearl), which in many species is highly iridescent, which make the shells attractive as decorative objects, jewelry, and as a source of colorful mother of pearl.