Melo Shell 4-20mm Graduated Heishi - 15-16 Inch featured_12062024 The ancient Egyptians carved amulets

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

The pearl strands can vary slightly in length and the pearl beads can vary in shape

Blue Lace Agate is a naturally occuring soft blue agate

or Lapis Lazuli

and madero negro

Melo Shell 4-20mm Graduated Heishi - 15-16 Inch featured_12062024 The ancient Egyptians carved amuletsSea shells are one of our most ancient decorations. Our prehistoric ancestors used to string them into necklaces or hang them from cords as pendants. People still use them this way today. The Melo shell, also known as Melo Melo or Melon Shell because of its melon color, is a species of very large sea snail. The meat is commonly used for food and the shell is often used as decoration or as a tool used for scooping. It is also referred to as the Bailer