Green AB 20mm Flat Round Coin Mother of Pearl Shell Beads 14" MP2545

Mother of Pearl Shell Beads  Chief sources of mother of pearl are the pearl oyster, freshwater pearl mussels, and abalone. Nacre, also known as mother of pearl, is an iridescent organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer and also is what makes up pearls. It is very strong, resilient, and iridescent. Nacre appears iridescent with different colors of light being reflected at different viewing angles.  Use: Lustrous and colorful, mother-of-pearl shell beads are commonly used in jewelry making and are a beautiful addition to most any craft creation.  Shape: Flat Puffed Round Coin Lot contains some imperfect shaped or miss-drilled beads  Color: Green AB  Special Finish: Aurora Borealis (AB) Named for the northern lights, the glorious iridescent AB Aurora Borealis, or AB finish, is a term for beads with a highly iridescent surface. The effect is achieved by vapor blasting the bead with an invisible, micro thin metal sheet.  Appearance: Shells may exhibit only rare natural dark markings & natural surface imperfections  Enhancements: Dyed & Coated  Approximate Size: 20mm  Approximate Thickness: 3mm Thickness varies slightly  Approximate Hole Size: 1mm  Hole Orientation: Center-Drilled, Side-to-Side  Quantity:  Sold Per 14-inch Strand (Approximately 18 Beads)  An enhanced natural item, size, shape & color will vary  Picture represents entire fabulous lot - Beads shipped selected at random  Imported from China