Beachcomber Basics – Vintage Shell Heishi with Sun-Washed Soul
from $4.97
🐚 These vintage carved shell heishi beads are pure coastal calm — the kind of beads that look like they’ve spent their life soaking up sun and salt air. Made in Hong Kong in the 1990s, they’re crafted from natural shell and left in their warm, sandy tan tones with no dyes involved.
🐚 The full strand measures approximately 30 inches long and includes around 600 beads, giving you plenty to play with. The thumbnail spiral photo shows ½ strand so you can get a closer look at the texture and variation.
🐚 Beads measure roughly 6–8mm in diameter (most hovering around that just-right 7mm size) and are about 1.5mm thick, stacking beautifully with that classic heishi rhythm.
🐚 Expect organic variation in color, shape, and thickness — that soft, beach-worn feel is exactly what makes these so good. No two sections are identical, and that’s the magic.
🐚 Perfect for boho necklaces, surf-style bracelets, anklets, minimalist strand work, jewelry repairs, or mixing with brighter beads when you want a little grounding, earthy balance.
♻️ Packed with care by a zero-waste, eco-conscious, women-owned small business
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🐚 These vintage carved shell heishi beads are pure coastal calm — the kind of beads that look like they’ve spent their life soaking up sun and salt air. Made in Hong Kong in the 1990s, they’re crafted from natural shell and left in their warm, sandy tan tones with no dyes involved.
🐚 The full strand measures approximately 30 inches long and includes around 600 beads, giving you plenty to play with. The thumbnail spiral photo shows ½ strand so you can get a closer look at the texture and variation.
🐚 Beads measure roughly 6–8mm in diameter (most hovering around that just-right 7mm size) and are about 1.5mm thick, stacking beautifully with that classic heishi rhythm.
🐚 Expect organic variation in color, shape, and thickness — that soft, beach-worn feel is exactly what makes these so good. No two sections are identical, and that’s the magic.
🐚 Perfect for boho necklaces, surf-style bracelets, anklets, minimalist strand work, jewelry repairs, or mixing with brighter beads when you want a little grounding, earthy balance.
♻️ Packed with care by a zero-waste, eco-conscious, women-owned small business
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