Natural Purple Spiny Oyster Shell Beads - 10mm Rondelle
Bring the rich, regal beauty of the Sea of Cortez to your jewelry designs with these stunning Purple Spiny Oyster shell beads. Hand-harvested from the Baja Peninsula, each bead showcases natural dark purple color—no dyes, just pure ocean elegance.
Product Details:
- Size: 10mm diameter × approximately 4mm thick rondelle shape
- Strand length: 16" full strand
- Bead count: 86 beads per strand
- Color: Natural dark purple—completely undyed
- Origin: Sea of Cortez, Baja Peninsula, Mexico
- Harvesting: Hand-collected for quality and sustainability
- Includes: One full strand
Why Choose Purple Spiny Oyster Shell? Purple Spiny Oyster is among the rarest and most prized colors in the shell world. Treasured for centuries in Native American jewelry and Southwestern designs, its deep purple hues add instant sophistication and character that synthetic materials simply can't replicate. These natural shell beads pair beautifully with turquoise, coral, silver, and other beach-inspired elements.
Perfect For:
- Southwestern and Native American-inspired jewelry
- Statement necklaces and layered designs
- Coastal and beach-themed pieces
- Bohemian and earthy styles
- Pairing with sea glass, turquoise, and natural gemstones
Natural Beauty, Unique Character Each bead showcases subtle color variations and natural shell texture—no two strands are exactly alike. The rich purple tones evoke the mystery and depth of the ocean, bringing a touch of natural elegance and rarity to every piece you create.
Custom requests welcome! If you have something specific in mind that you don't see listed, please reach out - if we have it, we're happy to put it together for you.