Abalone Paua Shell Beads for Coastal and iridescent Jewellery Making

Abalone Paua Shell features blue tones, with shimmering blue, green and violet nacre. Often associated with creativity, emotional balance and connection with the sea, it brings a coastal and iridescent character to handmade jewellery and beaded designs. With a Mohs hardness of 3–4, it offers useful guidance when choosing it for everyday, statement or more gently worn pieces.

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