Each order includes ONE 5-inch strand of natural spiny oyster shell rondelle beads pendant. These are not ready-to-wear but made for crafting earrings or pendants. Beads feature rounded edges, consistent thickness, and 1.5mm holes, perfect for stringing onto most cords, wires, or elastic for custom designs. [Photos may show multiple strands for visual reference only — this listing includes one strand per order] Our shells come from mature spiny oysters sustainably harvested in the Sea of Cortez—not from Asia, and never from baby shells. Each bead is hand-cut and polished in small batches with no chemical treatments, preserving the shell’s natural shine, color, and texture. You get premium quality with real ethical value. Spiny oyster shell is naturally rare and seasonally harvested, protected by strict regulations. Its intense orange, red, and purple tones are hard to find and cannot be easily duplicated. These beads are not dyed or altered—just the pure, vibrant color of the ocean, making every strand a collectible material for custom jewelry. For centuries, spiny oyster has been prized in Native American jewelry, especially in Navajo and Zuni traditions. These beads reflect that heritage with authentic materials and classic rondelle shape, making them perfect for Southwest designs, cultural projects, or collectors who value history and craftsmanship. We’re ABC GEMS USA, a family-run business with 20+ years in the bead and gemstone trade. Our products are trusted by jewelers and artisans worldwide. To explore our full selection of shell and stone beads, simply type “ABCGEMS” in the search bar and discover the difference quality and experience make. Want to breathe new life into your jewelry ideas?

Creating your own line of jewelry is a great and unique way to and showcase your creativity. Not only that, but it is also an intuitive craft that allows you to make one-of-a-kind accessories that make excellent presents to loved ones.

If you want to get into jewelry making, you need the right tools to get you started. One of the most important things you'll need is a beautiful set of beads — and lucky for you, we've got just the beads to help you make breathtaking pieces!

Craft one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces with the ABC GEMS USA Spiny Oyster Shell Beads!

Impress your friends and family and make accessories that everyone will adore. Our package comes with one 5 inches graduated strand filled with red spiny oyster shell beads. Use these natural beads to produce necklaces, bracelets, anklets, dream catchers, or even decorative trinkets!

Unlike other beads in the market, ours are carefully cut by artisans to get rid of most of the white parts of the spiny oyster shells. This leaves behind a striking and vibrant red hue that sets it apart from other beads. The grade AAA shells we use are harvested by freedivers down the gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. They collect the bivalves, making these beads an absolute rare beauty.

Each bead has a 1mm hole so you can effortlessly thread through them any string that you want to use for your personalized pieces or DIY projects.

Here are more reasons to choose these shell beads:

- Natural, not dyed or heat-treated
- Perfect for jewelry designers
- Sleek Graduated rondelle beads