These Heishi rondelles are made of white-colored shell.
With these flat shell beads, we return to the very origin of the Heishi bead, which means shell. One of the oldest jewelry components in New Mexico!
The Heishi rondelle bead made its grand entrance last year, and it looks like it's going to be the star again this summer. On your wrists, around your neck, on your ankle, at the tips of your ears and even in your hair, opt for this flat bead!
Heishi rondelles are flat beads like discs, available in wood, gemstone, synthetic, shell and many other materials.
Here you'll find mother-of-pearl rondelles that you can use to create costume jewelry and give your jewelry a vacation feel.
What is mother-of-pearl?
Mother-of-pearl is the inner coating of certain shells. This iridescent layer is particularly appreciated for decoration, jewelry and buttons.
Heishi beads can be used for a wide range of DIY creations, from costume jewelry to the customization of clothing and other textiles (clutches, jackets, cushions...).
How to make Heishi jewelry?
- Don't miss the latest trend: message bracelets made with alphabet beads and heishi rondelles.
- Make even more refined creoles with this tutorial on mini creoles with rondelles.
- We're crazy about this Heishi necklace, which alternates colors and materials - yes! Heishi rondelles are also available in metal.
- Are you tempted by a multi-row Heishi lucky charm necklace?
- In this 3 anklets for summer tutorial, you'll be inspired by the Heishi anklet.
- Make a simple and original elastic bracelet with Heishi, sequins and pompoms.
Get inspired by our bohemian-style Heishi jewelry tutorials in white or natural colors.
Not sure which Heishi to choose?
We've put together a short explanation of the different types of Heishi discs available.
Please note: each bead is unique and may present irregularities and variations in size, color and thickness.
Details:
Diameter: 6 mm
Hole diameter: 0.9 mm
Thickness: between 1.5 and 2.5 mm
Sold in 57 cm strands, i.e. approx. 300 to 310 washers.
