Sea Shells and Shell Products

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned and polished on the inside; the outside is clean, but still rough. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When exported from the USA, Mexican abalone shells are subject to USFWS export processing fees at overseas rates, not at NAFTA rates...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned and polished on the inside; the outside is clean, but still rough. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When exported from the USA, Mexican abalone shells are subject to USFWS export processing fees at overseas rates, not at NAFTA rates...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned, bleached, and treated in muriatic acid and/or dipped in a light coating of resin. The outside of the shell is clean and polished. They are not recommended for use in food consumption. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When exported...

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The pieces vary in size and shape. The back of each card gives a detailed description of the paua shell. Order Code Size Average Size Range 271-50 50g bag (0.11 lbs.) 1/4" to 1" (6-25mm) 271-100 100g bag (0.22 lbs.) 3/4" to 1 1/4" (19-32mm) 271-150 150g bag (0.33 lbs.) Approx: 53 pieces per bag 1" to 1 3/4" (25-45mm)...

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The pieces vary in size and shape. The back of each card gives a detailed description of the paua shell. Order Code Size Average Size Range 271-50 50g bag (0.11 lbs.) 1/4" to 1" (6-25mm) 271-100 100g bag (0.22 lbs.) 3/4" to 1 1/4" (19-32mm) 271-150 150g bag (0.33 lbs.) Approx: 53 pieces per bag 1" to 1 3/4" (25-45mm)...

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The shells are approximately 4" to 5" long and 3" to 3.5" wide. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The shells are a natural by-product of the food industry.

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The pieces vary in size and shape. The back of each card gives a detailed description of the paua shell. Order Code Size Average Size Range 271-50 50g bag (0.11 lbs.) 1/4" to 1" (6-25mm) 271-100 100g bag (0.22 lbs.) 3/4" to 1 1/4" (19-32mm) 271-150 150g bag (0.33 lbs.) Approx: 53 pieces per bag 1" to 1 3/4" (25-45mm)...

These whole Pearly Top shells are polished and sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.25"-0.375". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The extra large shells are 4" to 5" long. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. Turbos are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The jumbo shells are 5" or longer. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. Turbos are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The large shells are 3" to 4" long. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. Turbos are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The medium shells are 2.5" to 3" long. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. Turbos are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The small shells are 2" to 2.5" long. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. Turbos are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

The turbo shell operculum comes from the Turbo imperialis sea snail. The operculum is a corneous or calcareous structure like a trapdoor which is used to close the aperture of the shell when the soft parts of the snail are retracted. Opercula may be ground up and used to make incense and perfumes or as an organic "gemstone" in rings, bracelets, amulets, and other decorative ornaments.The opercula measure 1.5" to 2" long and weigh between 21 to 36 grams (0.7 to 1.2 oz.).Product of Madagascar,...

These whole purple Coral shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.50"-0.75". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Purple Pecten shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 1.50"-2.75". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.