Purple Spiny Oyster Beads Graduated Natural Shell Necklace Strands 18mm to 8mm
The elusive Purple Spiny Oyster Beads on graduated necklace strands. The deep rusty purples are accented with touches of orange and white in fairly large sizes that capture the one of a kind artistry of nature. These disc beads retain the wavy, undulated form of the the shell and a cool bonus: eye-catching striped patterns remain on many of the upper and lower surfaces! Purple Spiny Oyster is much harder to find than the orange and red. Spiny Oyster has been used for centuries by many peoples of North America including the Aztecs and Maya. Each of their museums in Mexico City include exhibits dedicated to its use. These wavy disc beads are 17-18mm wide at the center and taper down to by 8-9mm wide on the ends. The discs can be up to 7mm thick at the center. There's lots of variation so check the photos closely to get a good idea of the forms and sizes. These Graduated Purple Spiny Oyster Beads are a rare opportunity, don't miss your chance.
Priced per 18" necklace strand.
