Purple "Pimpleback" Shell 8mm Faceted Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 20x22-28x34mm creating iridescent flashes of blue

creating iridescent flashes of blue

whose name is derived from the Greek word for Rose

unique iridescent patinas (caused by centuries of burial)

with mirrored or coordinating patterns that bring strong color

Tourmaline occurs in nearly every color in the rainbow and its name derives from “turmali

Purple "Pimpleback" Shell 8mm Faceted Coin Bead - 15-16 Inch 20x22-28x34mm creating iridescent flashes of blueA "pimpleback" is a freshwater mussel (Cyclonaias pustulosa) common in North American rivers, characterized by a thick, yellow brown to brown shell covered in bumps (pustules). While not typically purple, the inner lining (nacre) can be iridescent, and related species in the pimpleback complex are sometimes found in Texas waters.