Natural Shell

what is Mother of Pearl?

Mother-of-pearl, also known as nacre, is a hard, iridescent material produced by some mollusks, such as oysters and abalones. It is widely used in jewelry, buttons, inlay and decoration because of its beautiful natural colors and luminous luster.

Mother-of-pearl is made up of thin layers of calcium carbonate, which the mollusk secretes to protect its soft interior from external threats. The layers are arranged in such a way that they reflect light in a unique way, giving mother-of-pearl its characteristic iridescence and luster.

Mother of pearl is available in several colors: pink, gray, yellow, black and white. The color of mother-of-pearl depends on the type of mollusk that produced it and the conditions of its environment.

Mother-of-pearl has been used in jewelry for centuries. It was highly prized by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, who used it to make ornaments and jewelry. Today, it remains a popular choice among jewelry designers and is used to create stunning pieces such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.

In conclusion, mother of pearl is a valuable and beautiful material prized for its unique iridescence and luminous luster. Its natural colors and textures make it a popular choice for jewelers and designers of decorative items.

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Beads Strands

Mother-of-pearl for jewelry creation

looking for exquisite mother-of-pearl to create your jewelry pieces? Our premium quality Mother of Pearl is perfect for designing stunning necklaces, bracelets and earrings that will turn heads.

The natural iridescence of Mother of Pearl reflects light beautifully, giving your jewelry extra sparkle. Whether you're a professional jeweler or a DIY enthusiast, mother of pearl is the perfect addition to your collection. It is available in a range of colors and sizes to suit your creative vision.

With Mother of Pearl, you can create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that will leave a lasting impression.

explore our mother of pearl collection!

We also offer stainless steel jewelry findings, 925 sterling silver findings, 14K gold filled findings to help you create your to help you create your handmade jewelry. Find our collection of carefully selected pearls to make your quality jewelry.

⭐Note:

-Bead sizes are approximate and may have a variation of +/- 0.5mm.

Shell Pearl Beads

Jowele carries a fantastic assortment of beautiful pearls from around the world! Variety of Shell pearl beads,Freshwater pearls,Cultured Pearls Seed Pearls and more. Meanwhile. Jowele can also be custom-made other kinds of pearls strand for your own requirements.

Evil-eye Beads

Eye beads were (and are) highly valued in many traditional cultures worldwide as strong talismans to deflect the "Evil Eye" or malevolent intent back to its origin.

Cabochons

Jowele Shell Beads and Pearl Beads These very beautiful shell beads are entirely cut and shaped from natural shells. Perfect for Rings, Bracelets and Necklace. Fine pearls do not have any flaws or spots but an even,smooth texture in the nacre.  Black Mother of Pearl shell cabochons are cut solid shell pcs usually polished and made to specific shape. Available in number of shell types, sizes and shapes.

Hollow Shell

Hollow seashells are designed for pendants,necklaces,and earrings known as their natural feature:bright color, light weight.

Flowers and Clovers

From packs to pairs, here at Jowele we have a sea of flower shell beads for you to choose from.We have round shell beads, rectangle shell beads and even cat shaped shell beads as well! Our variety is rare and original, so that our clients can create something totally bespoke to them.

Animals shaped

Symbol of wealth: shell is a symbol of wealth since ancient times.We provide many kinds of shell carved products for jewelry accessories, we pride ourselves on being able to meet the needs of everyone from the jewelry collector to the beauty lover.

Pendant & Connector

Various High Quality Mother Of Pearl Pendant Products from Global Suppliers

Shell

Discover our different patterns made of mother-of-pearl, in various colors, for all types of jewelry. The mother of pearl is an organic material, each of them is unique and can present some differences with the photo. The nacre covers the inside of the shellfish which also produces nacre to defend itself when a foreign element penetrates its shell, thus giving a pearl. The colors vary depending on the mollusc of origin. We can find different shades of pink, a pure white, a silver-gray with multicolored reflections ... The mother-of-pearl makes it possible to create delicate jewels and whose color plays with the light.

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Multi-Color Eletroplating Shell Pearl Half-drilled Beads Oval Size 6x8mm Hole 0.8mm 10pcs/Pack
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$8.60
Multi-color Eletroplating Shell Pearl Half-drilled Beads Oval Size 8x10mm Hole 1mm 10pcs/Pack
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$9.50
Multi-Color Eletroplating Shell Pearl Half-drilled Beads Oval Size 10x14mm Hole 1mm 10pcs/Pack
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$9.90
Eletroplating Multi-color Shell Pearl Half-drilled Beads Oval Size 15x20mm Hole 1mm 8pcs/Pack
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$15.60
Multi-color Eletroplating Shell Pearl Half-drilled Beads Oval Size 13x16mm Hole 1mm 10pcs/Pack
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$12.90
Multi-color Shell Pearl Bead Strand Oval Size 13x16mm Hole 0.8mm 30 Beads/Strand 15~16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$11.23
Pink Plated Shell Pearl Oval Beads Strand 10x14mm Hole 0.8mm About 40 Beads/Strand 15~16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$10.46
Multi-Color Shell Pearl Oval Beads Strand13x16mm Hole 0.8mm About 30 Beads/Strand 15~16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$11.69
Plated Shell Pearl Oval Beads Strand 14x16mm Hole 0.8mm About 25 Beads/Strand 15~16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$10.90
Grey Mother of Pearl Shell Beads Strand Flat Oval Size 12x16mm Hole 0.8mm About 25 Beads/Strand 15~16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$9.50
White Mother Of Pearl Shell Beads Oval Size6x8mm Hole0.8mm 39-40cm/Strand
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$5.00
Abalone Paua Shell Oval Shape Strand Beads Size 6x8 mm Hole 0.8mm About 50 Beads/Strand 15 ~ 16''
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$17.80
Gray Mother-of-Pearl Shell Oval Strand Beads 10x14 mm Hole 0.7 mm 28 Beads/Strand 15~16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$6.20
White Mother-of-Pearl Shell Oval Beads Strand Size 10x14 mm Hole 0.7 mm About 28 Beads /Strand 15 ~ 16"
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$7.00
Abalone Paua Shell Beads Strand Oval Size 8x10 mm Hole 0.8 mm About 40 Beads/Strand 15 ~ 16 "
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$17.50
Abalone Shell Bead Strand Oval Size 10x14mm Hole 0.8 mm About 28 Beads/Strand 15 ~ 16 ''
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$18.50
Abalone Paua Shell Bead Strand Oval Size 12x16mm Hole 0.8 mm About 25 Beads/Strand 15 ~ 16 "
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$18.90
Abalone Paua Shell Beads Strand Oval Size 13x18mm Hole 0.7mm About 22 Beads/Strand 15 ~ 16 ''
WIDE USE - abalone shell beads are great for jewelry making, jewelry design, DIY gifts, crafts, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings. These are great gift ideas for both men and women.
⭐Note:
-The size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.5mm
-Drill hole size are approximate and please allow a tolerance of +/- 0.2mm.
- All natural stones are unique and actual product might be slightly different from the photo,We do our best to make our photos represent the actual product
$19.70