Sea Shells and Shell Products

These are 1/4 lb bags of small highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-25mm or about half an inch to an inch with some variation in size as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry.  Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell...

These are 1 kilogram bags of small to medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-45mm or 0.5" to 1.75" with some variation as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of small to medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-45mm or 0.5" to 1.75" with some variation in size as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the...

These are 1 kilogram bags of highly polished Paua shell tusk pieces. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" with some variation as these are natural pieces. There are approximately 96 pieces in each kilogram bag, however, each bag will vary so there may be a few more or a few less per bag. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. These...

These are 1/4 lb bags of highly polished Paua shell tusks. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" with some variation in size as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone...

These whole Hirase's Olive shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.75"-1.25". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These scallop shells can be used as serving dishes for seafood or for craft use. They will have to be cleaned before they can be used to serve food. They come in assorted sizes. We measured a few shells and they were approximately 4.75" to 6.25" (12 to 16 cm) at the widest point and about 1 mm thick. A group of five shells weighed 261 grams. The common baking scallop is not endangered and is not subject to CITES controls. The shells are a by-product of the food industry and come from...

These whole large Indian shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 1"-3". Here are some of the binomial names of the shells that are included in this mix:Turritella terebra. Wild.Cerastoderma edule. Wild.Babylonia spirata. Wild.Fusinus marmoratus. Wild.Fusinus nicobaricus. Wild.Littorina scabra. Wild. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S. ...

These whole Light Rose Tellina shells are sold in one 1-gallon bags. The size of these shells are 1"-2". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These are packs of 50 lightly cleaned African abalone shells. The shells are approximately 1.5" to 2.5" long. You will not receive the exact shells from the photos but something similar.  Expect some variability as these are natural products. Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been lightly cleaned and disinfected. They have rough edges. They are not as nicely prepared as our cleaned...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada.  These abalone shells have been lightly cleaned and disinfected and have had the edges brushed with a diamond-edged grinding wheel to knock off the sharp edges. They are not as nicely prepared as our cleaned and edged African abalone shells, but are ideal for use in economy smudge pot kits. Expect a mix of sizes averaging around 4”. Some shells may be as small as 3” with others...

These whole Lightning Dove shells are sold in one 1-gallon bags. The size of these shells are 0.375"-0.75". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

The lion's paw scallop shells are sold by the half shell. They do not come in pairs. The natural shells are approximately 5" to 7" long and 5" to 6.5" wide. Each half shell weighs approximately 0.32 to 0.52 pounds each.

The lion's paw scallop shells are sold by the half shell. They do not come in pairs. The orange shells are approximately 5" to 7" long and 5" to 6.25" wide. Each half shell weighs approximately 0.24 to 0.56 pounds each.

This is a traditional Iroquois style wampum bead is made from fresh water clam shells. Each strand contains approximately 40 beads. The beads measure 3mm by 8mm and are very consistent in length and width. Weight: one box (100 pieces) = 2 lb.These clams are not an endangered species.

This is a traditional Iroquois style wampum bead is made from fresh water clam shells. Each strand contains approximately 40 beads. The beads measure 3mm by 8mm and are very consistent in length and width. Weight: one box (100 pieces) = 2 lb.These clams are not an endangered species.