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Spiny Oyster Shell

Spiny Oyster shell and Lions Paw Shell comes from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and has always been a favorite of the Native American Indian jewelry artists and can be found in various shades of orange, red and purple. We recently discovered a source for Lions Paw shell beads which is very similar to Spiny Oyster, except that the interior of the shell has less white and these shells can be orange on one side with purple on the inside thus making are really gorgeous two-color bead! The Lions Paw is found from the Carolina's to the Gulf of Mexico and down the Atlantic side of South America. There are limited suppliers for the Spiny Oyster beads and cabochons and we always try to hand pick these strands to eliminate as much white on the beads as possible. The Lions Paw beads are just coming onto the market and are fairly hard to find . . . they sell out fast!
RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10x14mm Teardrop Tab Beads, (package of 14 beads)

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10x14mm Teardrop Tab Beads, (package of 15 beads)

Item #: BP2984

10 in Stock

On Sale $17.75 $19.65

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 12x16mm Tabs, side drilled. (pkg of 9 beads)

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 12x16mm Tabs, side drilled. (pkg of 8 beads)

Item #: BP2924

8 in Stock

On Sale $16.85 $18.75

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster HUGE 18-22mm Focal Rondell Bead SET of 7

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster HUGE 18-22mm Focal Rondell Bead SET of 7

Item #: BP2936

5 in Stock

On Sale $21.45 $23.75

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10mm Puffed Square Beads, (package of 5 beads)

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10mm Puffed Square Beads, (package of 5 beads)

Item #: BP2955B

7 in Stock

On Sale $14.85 $16.45

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10x14mm Oval Cabochons (pkg of 3 stones)

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10x14mm Oval Cabochons (pkg of 3 stones)

Item #: Cab630A

2 in Stock

On Sale $19.55 $21.45

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 29x49mm Cross Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 29x49mm Cross Focal Pendant Bead

Item #: BP2954C

Only 1 Left!

On Sale $28.85 $31.95

HUGE Purple Spiny Oyster 10-18mm Graduating Designer Rondell Disc Beads, 24 inch strand

HUGE Purple Spiny Oyster 10-18mm Graduating Designer Rondell Disc Beads, 24 inch strand

Item #: BSO6180C

2 in Stock

On Sale $165.55 $172.95

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10x15mm Puffed Oval Beads, (pkg of 4 beads)

RARE Purple Spiny Oyster 10x15mm Puffed Oval Beads, (pkg of 4 beads)

Item #: BP2930D

16 in Stock

On Sale $17.35 $18.95

RARE Spiny Oyster 21x29mm Carved Cameo Focal Pendant Bead

RARE Spiny Oyster 21x29mm Carved Cameo Focal Pendant Bead

Item #: BP3006C

3 in Stock

On Sale $19.95 $21.65