Natural Beads
Dakota Stones offers beads in many other natural materials than just gemstone! Shell, wood, and bone are just a few varieties of natural beads that we carry, and all of them are just as beautiful as the next.
Muonionalusta Meteorites were first found in 1909 by Swedish kids playing in the village of Kitkiöjärvi, and this monumental discovery has been dated back to falling out of the sky a over million of years ago. Its unique exterior appearance and texture is formed due to the meteorite's extremely low cooling rate when it enters the Earth's atmosphere. These rocks are rare and very sought after by collectors.
Purple Shell is a gorgeous variety of Northern Quahog clam that has rich purple and white striations of color. Only a small percentage of this shell is made into beads. More commonly, it forms too thin and is kept in its natural state. It is found along the New England coast and it has been used for centuries, mostly in Native American culture.
Abalone Shell is a very sacred material in Native American culture. It is also associated with water. Abalone is thought to have divine energy, and when used to clear spaces with burning sage, it can harness the spirit of the ocean. Contrary to the fact that people often think Abalone is a shell itself, it is actually an animal! Abalone is a mollusk with small tenticles that inhabits its colorful shell!
Mother of Pearl, also known as Nacre, is a naturally occurring iridescent material that forms as a shell's inner layer. It is also made up of the same material that pearls are formed from! It is beautiful, colorful, and durable. It has been used for centuries, mostly in jewelry or as decor. Unlike some other natural materials, Mother of Pearl has some metaphysical properties, mostly associated with good luck, wealth, and prosperity.
Shiva Shell, most commonly known as Shiva Eye, is widely known with being associated with the Third Eye Chakra. It is named after the Hindu God, Shiva, and it is thought to protect the user or wearer from negative energy and harm. Shiva Shell is part of the operculum of a sea snail, and can be found in Australia.