Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone
The Large, Rare and Beautiful Abalone Bead Collection is Here!
First seen in artistic images of Buddha created in 300 A.D., the Abalone bead is one of the largest and rarest beads found. Usually located in the Pacific, between California and Alaska and as far away as Korea, Japan and Australia, the highly sought after Abalone shell bead comes from a primitive one-shelled mollusk.
Unlike most other Mother of Pearl Bead gems found in nature, the Mother of Pearl/ Abalone shell bead is very unique, unusually shaped and extremely rare. Why so rare when other Mother of Pearl Bead gems can be naturally or man-made?
The answer is also natural and man-made. First, the primitive Abalone Mollusk takes at least eight years to produce the Abalone shell bead. In addition, the Abalone is a fine sea-food favorite in many places. Therefore, it is fished and eaten at restaurants up and down the Pacific Coast. Typically, the Abalone Mollusk hasn’t had enough time to create its beautiful pearl.
Still, they are found. And A Grain of Sand brings them to you in these beautiful necklace and bracelet pieces. Browse our Abalone bead collection below and order today!
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
5mm. These are vintage shell heishi beads. A very nice mix of neutral colors with a occasional hint of pink.On a 24" strand, this is a lot of beads!
$6/24" strand
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Item #16157 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
8 x 4 inches average size. These were an Alice pick at the Tuscon show this year. Big beautiful shells encrusted with a mabe pearl. The luster on these is spectacular. We think these would make a great soap dish or accent piece. I would love to have one of these on my desk!
$32/shell
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Item #16145 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
15 x 40mm. This one is substantial and simply sensational. Alice hand picked these beauties for the finest of finds. The conch shell has sterling silver end caps for an elegant and antique look. This one if very limited!
$8/each
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
15 x 6mm average size. Each of these vintage mother of pearl beads is unique in size and shape as they were hand cut to maximize their luster. Fantastic teardrop beads!
$5/12 beads
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Item #15786 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
12 x 5mm average size. Each of these vintage mother of pearl beads is unique in size and shape as they were hand cut to maximize their luster. Fantastic teardrop beads!
$6/24 beads
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Item #15785 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
Average size 6mm. These came out of some of our vintage stock so quantities are limited. They are dyed and carved resulting in a very sweet bead.
$4/24 beads
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Item #15678 |
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Moss Green Shell Beads Infused with a Pearl
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
22 x 8mm average size. Wow, these are really unique! Head drilled shell beads infused with a pearl. Beautiful color and lots of luster! Get them while you can!
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$8/16" strand
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Item #14778 |
Deep Purple Shell Beads Infused with a Pearl
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
18 x 8mm average size. Wow, these are really unique! Head drilled shell beads infused with a pearl. Beautiful color and lots of luster! Get them while you can!
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$8/16" strand
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Item #14777 |
Dark Fuchsia Shell Beads Infused with a Pearl
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
20 x 8mm average size. Wow, these are really unique!
Head drilled shell beads infused with a pearl. Beautiful color and lots of luster! Get them while you can!
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$8/16" strand
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Item #14776 |
Mother of Pearl Cocoa Shell Rondell Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
8mm. These beauties are mother of pearl shell dyed a rich cocoa brown with some splattering of cream and gold. The color and luster is fantastic!
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$18/16" strand
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Item #14492 |
Mother of Pearl Cocoa Shell Rondell Beads-Small
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
6mm. These little cuties are mother of pearl shell dyed a rich cocoa brown with some splattering of cream and gold. The color and luster is fantastic!
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$16/16" strand
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Item #14491 |
Mother of Pearl Cocoa Shell Round Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
4mm. These little cuties are mother of pearl shell dyed a rich cocoa brown with some splattering of cream and gold. The color and luster is fantastic!
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$6/16" strand
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Item #14490 |
Abalone Shell Donut Beads-Small
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
6-7mm. Small donut beads cut from abalone shell. Great luster, and oh so very cute!
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$16/16" strand
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Item #14487 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
10 x 16mm average size. Size does vary a bit as each one has it’s own natural size and shape. These are very nice. No hole! The backside is shown to the right.
$4/each
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Item #13980 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
12 x 22mm average size. Size does vary a bit as each one has it’s own natural size and shape. These are very nice. No hole! The backside is shown to the right.
$4/each
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Item #13979 |
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Top Drilled Shell Heart Core Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
30-40mm average length. These beads show the swirl core from the drilled top. the colors are pink, yellows and browns that all mix together for a really nice combination. Lightweight with a big look.
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$8/16" strand
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Item #13962 |
Cowrie Shell Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
15 x 24mm average size. These are 16" strands of top drilled cowrie shells. Each shell is a pretty combination of ecru, blue/green, and yellow. Very lightweight! There are approximately 22 shells per strand. What a deal here!
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$6.50/16" strand
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Item #13795 |
Natural Pink Oyster Shell Teardrop Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
8 x 11 average size.Top drilled naturally pink oyster shell teardrops. A beautiful mixture of pink hues! You gotta love these!
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$36/16" strand
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Item #13588 |
Mother of Pearl Overlapping Etched Heart Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
12mm. These are mother of pearl etched heart beads. They are drilled in a side to side fashion allowing them to overlap. Natural sandy beige color. Lots of possibilities here!
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$8/16" strand
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Item #13587 |
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$6.50/16" strand
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Item #13586 |
Mother of Pearl Round Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
5mm. Pretty little mother of pearl rounds. Natural sandy beige color. Great price!
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$5/16" strand
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Item #13585 |
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$24/16" strand
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Item #13538 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
38 x 50mm average size. These are simply luscious! A cross section of the shell in a lengthwise cut gives this one a special uniqueness. The enlargement shows two shells and how the cut looks on either side. Some natural green coloring accents the outer side of the pendant. The inside cuts have very nice luster. These are shell, so they are delicate & need to be worked with a gentle hand. They are not returnable for damage. We will pack them with extreme care.
$2.50/each
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Item #13513 |
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River Shell Flat Tear Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
These are irregular in size and shape. Sizes range from 15 to 30mm. They are quite nice.
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$18/16" strand
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Item #10863 |
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$8/16" strand
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Item #10527 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
25-26mm round. Each piece has its own character or color variation. Beautiful. No two are exactly alike in color or size. Some have more opalescence than others. All are naturally beautiful.
$6.50/pair
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Item #10337 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
18mm round. Top quality mother of pearl shell with a nice polished shine. Nice tapered edges. Great for earrings!
$7.50/pair
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Item #10332 |
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$6/16" strand
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Item #10331 |
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$24/16" strand
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Item #10330 |
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$8/16" strand
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Item #10329 |
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$8/16" strand
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Item #10328 |
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$6/16" strand
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Item #10327 |
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$18/16" strand
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Item #10281 |
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$36/16" strand
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Item #10279 |
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$24/16" strand
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Item #10278 |
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$24/16" strand
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Item #10245 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
32 x 48mm. Another beautifully carved item. The backside is flat and smooth. The color does vary as these are natural in color.
$9/each
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Item #9832 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
28 x 48mm. Beautifully carved on the front and flat on the back. The colors do vary as there are natural in color.
$9/each
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Item #9831 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
40 x 29mm. Very nice detail. The image does not show off the natural shine and characteristics of this stunning shell. You will be amazed at the detail in person.
$9/each
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Item #9830 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
12 x 18mm. Outstanding for unique design opportunities. These are top quality abalone shell. Polished to perfection. We have some vintage Swarovski connectors in a variety of colors that have are similar in design that may make great companions to these. Let your imagination go wild!!!
$18/6
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Item #9781 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
22mm squared with a 1.5mm thickness. The edges are slightly curved for a more attractive feeling. Theses are top quality white mother of pearl shells. The size and design makes these a perfect component for earrings. The image does not do these justice.
$10/pair
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Item #9779 |
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Mother of Pearl Shell Sensational Square Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
24-26mm average size. These beads are top quality mother of pearl shell. Very white and beautifully lustrous. The open centers give many design possibilities.
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$36/16" strand
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Item #9774 |
Conch Shell Free Form Cross Section Beads
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
35mm average size. Unique!!!!! Each piece is unique in colors as they are totally natural. some have more pink than others. Some have a little beige in them as well. All are naturally beautiful and have been hand picked for their quality in color variations. Many of you have heard that conch is an aphrodisiac. We just think it is beautiful. You never know who you may attract when wearing this beautiful shell.
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$33/16" strand
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Item #9771 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
35 x 55mm average size. Each piece is unique in colors as they are totally natural. some have more pink than others. Some have a little beige in them as well. All are naturally beautiful and have been hand picked for their quality in color variations. Many of you have heard that conch is an aphrodisiac. We just think it is beautiful. You never know who you may attract when wearing this beautiful shell.
$12/each
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Item #9770 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
6mm. From Japan. Dobu shell was used for Ladie’s hair combs, knitting needles, fountain pens, and other items held close to the body because the shell had properties that make it feel warm and comfortable. It was immune to static charge. The shell material was scarce which makes it more expensive.
$6.50/50 beads
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Item #9337 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
30mm round with 8mm central opening. This piece is highly polished. Each donut is unique in colors as they are totally natural. some have more pink than others. Some have a little beige in them as well. All are naturally beautiful and have been hand picked for their quality in color variations. Many of you have heard that conch is an aphrodisiac. We just think it is beautiful. You never know who you may attract when wearing this beautiful shell? We had a larger 40mm version that sold out last year & know you will enjoy this size as well.
$10/each
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Item #7636 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
appx size. 50 x 55mm. This is another of our wonderful top quality mother of pearl hand carved pendants. It is head-drilled front to back. Some have more silver than white. They are all beauties.
$16/each
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Item #7576 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
50mm. These are top quality mother of pearl. Primarily white with some silverish coloration. Each pendant is hand carved, unusual and gorgeous.
$15/each
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Item #7574 |
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Natural Conch Shell Nugget Beads - Smaller
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
6mm Approximate size. These are highly polished. Each strand is unique in colors as they are totally natural. Many of you have heard that conch is an aphrodisiac. We just think it is beautiful. You never know who you may attract when wearing this beautiful shell?
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$20/16" strand
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Item #7103 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
Sizes do vary - approximately 6-25mm diameter. Thicknesses really vary from bead to bead as well. Gotta have these old beauties. Came out of original packaging that says "Made in Taiwan Republic of China". The beads are drilled through the center of the spiral. Well made, unique & rare!!!!
$4.75/lot of 36 beads
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Item #6833 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
55mm round. Simply scrumptous carved, open swired design. These are hand carved with some color variation in a white and silver toned to brown coloration. Oh my . . . . .get these while supplies last.
$15/each
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Item #6589 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
Approximately 47mm x 40mm. This natural pendant is hand carved. Each peice is uniquely beautiful. Colors vary a bit. They have some white and darker silver to brown coloration. Oh my, this one is nice.
$14/each
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Item #6587 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
These are vintage - Made in Japan. A quality Mother of pearl shell buttons with two holes on the edge. These are thin embellishments. Rare indeed! Commonly used as sequins.
$6/24 buttons
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Item #5894 |
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Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
15 x 18mm rectangular buttons. These are made in Japan. Very nice quality!
$10.75/lot of 12 buttons as pictured
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Item #5877 |
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$6/per 16" strand
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Item #5037 |
Faceted Tiny Shell Tears
Category: Mother of Pearl Shell/Abalone Beads
6 x 6 x 5mm. These are pretty small, but really nice. 5mm thick gives them alot of depth. Great price.
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$10/16" strand
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Item #5005 |
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