Harness the power and majesty of the ocean in your jewelry with our abalone and shell (aka mother of pearl) beads. Abalone and mother of pearl beads come from the shell of a mollusk called an abalone. With a striking natural shine, these abalone and mother of pearl beads can make any piece of jewelry stand out. Each abalone and shell bead are completely unique, so your creations will be too! Using abalone and mother of pearl beads is one of the oldest types of beads used in jewelry making. At Crown Beads, you will find an assortment both abalone and mother of pearl beads in unique shapes and sizes for all of your jewelry design project needs. Tap into this rich history when you use our abalone and shell beads.