{"product_id":"real-buffalo-horn-beads-solid-cross-section-cut-matte-polished-hand-carved-teardrop","title":"Real Buffalo HORN Beads - Solid Cross-Section Cut - Matte \u0026 Polished - Hand Carved Teardrop","description":"Q: What are these beads made from? \u003cbr\u003e A: These beads are hand carved from real natural buffalo horn. Each piece is cut from a solid cross-section of the actual horn, allowing the natural layered grain, color variation, and texture of the horn to remain visible. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: What makes these buffalo horn beads special? \u003cbr\u003e A: Each teardrop bead features a distinctive half matte and half polished finish. The polished black section has a smooth natural luster, while the matte section reveals the beautiful fibrous grain of the horn. The contrast gives each bead a bold, contemporary artisan look. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: What shape are the beads? \u003cbr\u003e A: They are open-center teardrop beads with a dimensional hand-carved profile. Because they are individually carved from natural horn, slight differences in shape, thickness, grain, and color are normal and make every bead unique. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: Are these painted or artificially patterned? \u003cbr\u003e A: No. The black, charcoal, gray, and naturally textured areas come from the characteristics of the buffalo horn itself. Natural color and grain will vary from bead to bead. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: Are they completely polished? \u003cbr\u003e A: No. These beads are intentionally made with a matte and polished contrast. One section is highly polished to bring out the dark horn luster, while the other section is left matte to emphasize the natural cross-sectional grain. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: Are these beads handmade? \u003cbr\u003e A: Yes. Each buffalo horn teardrop is individually cut, shaped, carved, drilled, and finished by hand. Small variations are part of the handmade character rather than defects. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: What can I make with them? \u003cbr\u003e A: These large statement beads are ideal for necklaces, pendants, earrings, tribal-inspired jewelry, bohemian jewelry, contemporary jewelry, men's jewelry, artisan designs, and other DIY jewelry-making projects. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: Will every strand look exactly like the photos? \u003cbr\u003e A: No two natural horn beads are identical. Expect variations in black, charcoal, gray, grain pattern, matte texture, and polished areas. Your strand will have the same overall style and finish shown in the listing photos. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Q: What should I know before ordering? \u003cbr\u003e A: Please review all listing photos and select your preferred option from the drop-down menu. Natural horn may contain small grain lines, texture variations, or minor surface characteristics that are inherent to the material.","brand":"Aloha Gems USA","offers":[{"title":"35X50mm (7 Pcs)","offer_id":50330964623498,"sku":"halfhorn-35x50","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45X60mm (6 Pcs)","offer_id":50330964590730,"sku":"half horn-45x60","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/3015\/8986\/files\/il_fullxfull.8653985505_sxt1.jpg?v=1790845366","url":"https:\/\/alohagemsusa.com\/products\/real-buffalo-horn-beads-solid-cross-section-cut-matte-polished-hand-carved-teardrop","provider":"Aloha Gems USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}