86 2270-1 African Abalone Shells CLEANED & EDGED AFRICAN ABALONE SHELLS 220-10-13B The cleaned and edged African Abalone Shells have been cleaned and polished on the inside. A diamond-tip grinder has been used to remove the rough edges. The outside is clean, but rough. We like these better than the Mexican abalone shells and believe that you will too. They are measured lengthwise. If you are interested in large quantities, please call for a quote. Orders for US$10,000 or more can be shipped directly from our associate s factory in South Africa. These shells are a by-product of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis midae, ranch). Great for use as Smudge Pots!! 220-10-1314 220-10-13B African Abalone Shell:Mini:1-3 Bleached $ 1.75 $ 1.50 220-10-1013 African Abalone Shell:Cleaned & Edged:4-5 $ 3.30 $ 2.75 220-10-1314 African Abalone Shell:Cleaned & Edged:5-5.5 $ 3.60 $ 3.00 220-10-1415 African Abalone Shell:Cleaned & Edged:5.5-6 $ 4.50 $ 3.75 220-10-1516 African Abalone Shell:Cleaned & Edged:6-6.5 $ 7.20 $ 6.00 220-10-19+ African Abalone Shell:Cleaned & Edged:7.5 + $12.60 $10.50 220-20-57B African Abalone Shell:Broken $ 1.85 $ 1.50 POLISHED AFRICAN ABALONE SHELLS The Polished African Abalone Shells have been highly polished to a beautiful sheen both inside and out. It takes about four hours for a worker to polish one shell. These are beautiful decorative pieces or they can be used for inlay on rifle stocks, knives, and other items. For item 220-20-XL-Gxx, please see our website for individual shells for sale. 220-20-x 220-20-NR-L 220-20-S African Abalone Shell:Polished:Natural:3.9-5.1 $ 7.20 $ 6.00 220-20-M African Abalone Shell:Polished:Natural:5.1-5.5 $ 7.50 $ 6.25 220-20-L African Abalone Shell:Polished:Natural:5.5-5.9 $ 9.60 $ 8.00 220-20-NR-S African Abalone Shell:Polished:Natural Red:3.9-5.1 $ 7.50 $ 6.25 220-20-NR-M African Abalone Shell:Polished:Natural Red:5.1-5.5 $ 9.60 $ 8.00 220-20-NR-L African Abalone Shell:Polished:Natural Red:5.5-5.9 $12.00 $10.00 220-20-CP-M African Abalone Shell:Polished:Dyed Copper:5.1-5.5 $ 9.60 $ 8.00 220-20-XL-Gxx African Abalone Shell:Polished:XL:6.5-7.5 :Gallery $55.00 n/a 220-20-CP-M These shells are a by-product of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis midae, ranch). 220-20-XL AFRICAN ABALONE SHELL LIPS / kg 220-30-S African Abalone Shell:Lip:Natural:1.9-3.9 $61.50 220-30-M African Abalone Shell:Lip:Natural:3.9-4.7 $61.50 220-30-L African Abalone Shell:Lip:Natural:4.7 + $61.50 220-30-WH-S African Abalone Shell:Lip:White:1.9-3.9 $72.50 220-30-WH-M African Abalone Shell:Lip:White:3.9-4.7 $72.50 220-30-WH-L African Abalone Shell:Lip:White:4.7 + $72.50 220-30-TQ-S African Abalone Shell:Lip:Turquoise:1.9-3.9 $72.50 220-30-TQ-M African Abalone Shell:Lip:Turquoise:3.9-4.7 $72.50 220-30-TQ-L African Abalone Shell:Lip:Turquoise:4.7 + $72.50 Abalone shell lips are the outer edge of the abalone shell. They have been tumbled a little bit to give them a nice finish. 220-30-WH-M 220-30-L 220-30-TQ-S
2270-2 Abalone & Paua Shells 87 MEXICAN GREEN ABALONE SHELLS POLISHED MEXICAN GREEN ABALONE SHELLS Great for use as Smudge Pots!! The Green Mexican Abalone Shells are cleaned on the inside and left rough on the outside. The shells are measured lengthwise. Call for quotes on larger quantities. We can supply many thousands of these shells. These shells are a by-product of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis fulgens, 221-67G 221-56GP The polished Green Mexican Abalone Shells have been polished thoroughly on the outside and have a beautiful iridescent sheen. We can polish about 1,000 shells per month. Please call for quotes on large quantities. The best price is for case packs of 60 shells each. The shells are measured lengthwise. These shells are a by-product of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis fulgens, ranch). 221-56GP Mexican Abalone:Green:5-6 $8.50 Code Description 1-11 12+ 221-34G Mexican Abalone:Green:3-4 $3.75 $3.25 221-45G Mexican Abalone:Green:4-5 $3.95 $3.50 221-56G Mexican Abalone:Green:5-6 $5.25 $4.75 221-67G Mexican Abalone:Green:6-7 $7.85 $7.35 221-78G Mexican Abalone:Green:7-8 $9.50 $8.95 MEXICAN RED ABALONE SHELLS 221-xxR The Red Mexican Abalone Shells are very clean. They are cultivated shells from aquaculture operations raising abalone for food. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington. These shells are a by-product of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis rufescens, ranch). 221-23R Mexican Abalone:Red:2-3 $2.50 221-34R Mexican Abalone:Red:3-4 $3.75 221-45R Mexican Abalone:Red:4-5 $5.95 221-56R Mexican Abalone:Red:5-6 $7.50 HALIOTIS OVINA ABALONE SHELLS 1118-23 These oval abalone shells are 2 to 3 long and approximately 0.202 pounds. (Haliotis ovina, Product of Vietnam POLISHED MEXICAN RED ABALONE SHELLS These small Red Mexican Abalone Shells have been polished inside and out. These shells are a byproduct of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis rufescens, ranch). 221-23RP Abalone:Red:2-3 Polished $3.50 The paua shells have a beautiful iridescent blue-green sheen. We only offer polished paua shells. These shells are a byproduct of the food industry. The abalone were not killed just for their shells. (Haliotis iris, POLISHED NEW ZEALAND PAUA SHELLS Product of New Zealand 221-23RP 565-SH-P 1118-23 Haliotis Ovina Shell $1.00 565-SH-P Paua Shell:Polished:4-5 $15.75 $14.50
88 2270-3 Clam, Scallop, & Oyster Shells QUAHOG SHELLS CHERRY STONE CLAM SHELLS 1080-AS These wild Quahog Shells are approximately 4 long and 3 to 3½ wide. The shells have been shucked and cleaned in cold water. (Mercenaria mercenaria, 1081-AS The Cherry Stone Clam Shells are smaller quahogs. They are approximately 3 long and 2 wide. The shells have been shucked and cleaned in cold water. (Mercenaria mercenaria, 1080-AS Quahog Shell $2.50 $2.00 ATLANTIC SURF CLAM SHELLS 1081-AS Cherry Stone Clam Shell $2.50 ATLANTIC SEA SCALLOP SHELLS 1082-AS 1082-AS Atlantic Surf Clam Shell $2.50 LION S PAW SCALLOP SHELLS The Lion s Paw Scallop Shells are sold by the pound. The natural shells are approximately 6" to 7" long and 6" to 6½" wide. The orange shells are approximately 6" long and 6" to 6¼" wide. There are approximately 2 to 3 half shells in 1 pound. (Nodipecten subnodosus, The Atlantic Surf Clam Shells are approximately 6¾ to 7 long and 4½ to 4¾ wide. The shells have been shucked and cleaned in cold water. (Spisula solidissima, 1084-10 1084-20 1083-LG 1083-LG Scallop Shell:Large $2.50 The Atlantic Sea Scallop Shells are approximately 4¾ to 5¼ long and 5 to 5¼ wide. The shells have been shucked and cleaned in cold water. (Placopecten magellanicus, SPINY OYSTER SHELLS 1086-11 1086-12 1084-10 Lion Paw Scallop Shell:Natural $5.00 / lb. 1084-20 Lion Paw Scallop Shell:Orange $7.50 / lb. 124-x OYSTER SHELLS These cleaned and bleached Eastern American oyster shells have a milky white coloring with an intense purplish spot found only in coldwater shells. (Crassostrea virginica, Product of Canada 1086-22 The Spiny Oyster Shells are sold by the pound. The #1 shells have nicer color on the tops of the shells and are on average bigger than the #2 shells. The red orange #1 shells are approximately 4" to 5" long and 4¼" to 6" wide. The red orange #2 shells are approximately 4 to 4½" long and 4" to 6" wide. The purple #2 shells are approximately 7" long and 5¼" to 6" wide. (Spondylus princeps, 124-S Oyster Shell:Small:<3 $1.25 124-M Oyster Shell:Medium:3-4 $1.50 124-L Oyster Shell:Large:4 + $2.00 per lb 1086-11 Spiny Oyster Shell:Red Orange #1 $50.00 1086-12 Spiny Oyster Shell:Red Orange #2 $30.00 1086-22 Spiny Oyster Shell:Purple #2 $25.00
2270-4 Turbo & Cameo Shells 89 POLISHED TURBO SARMATICUS SHELLS 672-P-x 672-P-CP-x Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, or maggi pie, these decorative shells are highly polished. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. (Turbo sarmaticus, 672-P-S Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Natural:2-2.5 $4.50 672-P-M Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Natural:2.5-3 $5.75 672-P-L Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Natural:3-4 $7.25 672-P-XL Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Natural:4 + $7.75 672-P-CP-S Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Dyed Copper:2-2.5 $6.50 672-P-CP-M Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Dyed Copper:2.5-3 $7.25 672-P-CP-L Turbo Sarmaticus:Polished:Dyed Copper:3-4 $7.75 RAW TURBO SARMATICUS SHELLS 672-R-x 672-R-M Turbo Sarmaticus:Raw:Camouflage:3.5-4.5 $6.75 672-R-L Turbo Sarmaticus:Raw:Camouflage:4.5-5 $7.50 672-R-XL Turbo Sarmaticus:Raw:Camouflage:5 + $7.75 These raw (unpolished) Turbo sarmaticus shells have been acid-washed. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. (Turbo sarmaticus, POLISHED TURBO IMPERIALIS SHELLS 1143-P-PL-x These beautiful Turbo imperialis shells are polished to a shiny finish. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. (Turbo imperialis, Product of Madagascar 1143-P-GN-x 1143-P-CP-x 1143-P-PL-S Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Pearl:2.5-3.5 $ 6.75 1143-P-PL-M Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Pearl:3.5-4.5 $ 7.75 1143-P-PL-L Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Pearl:4.5-5 $ 9.00 1143-P-PL-XL Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Pearl:5 + $10.25 1143-P-GN-S Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Green:2.5-3.5 $ 6.50 1143-P-GN-M Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Green:3.5-4.5 $ 7.25 1143-P-GN-L Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Green:4.5-5 $ 9.00 1143-P-GN-XL Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Natural Green:5 + $10.00 1143-P-CP-S Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Dyed Copper:2.5-3.5 $ 7.25 1143-P-CP-M Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Dyed Copper:3.5-4.5 $ 9.50 1143-P-CP-L Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Dyed Copper:4.5-5 $10.50 1143-P-CP-XL Turbo Imperialis:Polished:Dyed Copper:5 + $11.75 CAMEO SHELLS 1087-x 1087-S Cameo Shell:Small:4-5 $6.50 1087-M Cameo Shell:Medium:5-6 $7.80 1087-L Cameo Shell:Large:6-7 $9.10 The Cameo Shells are approximately 6½ long, 5 wide, and 4 high. (Cypraecassis rufa, Product of Madagascar Cleaned in South Africa
90 2270-5 Assorted Shells BLUE WING MUSSEL SHELLS BLUE MUSSEL SHELLS 1011-20 These colorful polished shells measure 1 to 1¼ long and are about ½ wide. (Septifer bilocularis, Product of Thailand 1011-10 These shells from Prince Edward Island measure 2½ to 3 long and 2¼ to 2½ wide. They have not been polished. (Mytilus edilus, ranch). Product of Canada 1011-20 Blue Wing Mussel Shell $1.25 MUREX RAMOSA SHELLS The large shells measure 6 to 8 long and 5 high. The small shells are 4½ to 5 long and 3½ high. (Murex ramose, Product of Mozambique 868-x 868-S Murex Ramosa Shell:Small $3.75 868-L Murex Ramosa Shell:Large $4.75 DENTALIUM VERDI 1011-10 Blue Mussel Shell $1.50 POLISHED MOTHER OF PEARL GOLD LIP SHELLS 1085-4, 5, 6, 7 1085-4 Polished MOP Gold Lip: 4 $10.00 1085-5 Polished MOP Gold Lip: 5 $16.75 1085-6 Polished MOP Gold Lip: 6 $25.00 1085-7 Polished MOP Gold Lip: 7 $30.00 DENTALIUM APRINUM All four sizes of polished mother of pearl shells are sold by the shell. (Pinctada maxima, Product of the Philippines This smooth, white shell is approximately ¾ to 1¼ long and is sold by the kilogram (2.2 pounds). (Dentalium vernedei, Product of India 208-KG This green shell is nicely ridged and delicately curved. It measures roughly 2¼ to 2¾ long and is sold by the piece. (Dentalium aprinum, Product of The Philippines 186-PC 208-KG Dentalium verdi $15.75 / KG 186-PC Dentalium Aprinum $1.25 DENTALIUM OCTAGULATUM 267-PC This ridged, white shell is approximately 2 to 2.5 long and is sold by the piece. (Dentalium octagulatum, Product of Thailand 1040-30 CORAL SAND This is medium-size coral sand. Not for export due to CITES controls. Product of The Philippines Code Description 1-99 100+ 267-PC Dentalium Octagulatum $0.50 $0.25 per bag 1040-30 Coral Sand:1-lb. bag $2.50 1040-30B Coral Sand:50-lb bag $68.25
2270-6 Assorted Shells 91 COWRIE SHELLS SEA URCHIN STICKS 269-274-PC The Ringtop Cowries are ½ to ¾ long. There are about 200 shells per 1-gallon bag. (Cypraea annulus, When Ringtop Cowries are treated with acid, the purple underneath is revealed. The Purple Cowries are ⅝ to ¾ long. These are sold by the piece and by the kilogram. There are about 773 shells per kilogram. (Cypraea annulus, Product of The Philippines 269-275-KG The Yellow Money Cowries are ½ to ¾ long. There are approximately 528 pieces per kilogram (1 kg = 2.2 lbs.). (Cypraea moneta, The sea urchin sticks are strung on nylon cord and measure approximately 15½ long. Each individual piece ranges from 0.4 to 1.2. They are often strung to make necklaces. (Hetocyntrotus monlatus, Product of The Philippines 257 Sea Urchin Stick $4.75 257 269-276-KG Code Description Unit Price 269-274-PC Ringtop Cowrie Shell Each $1.25 269-275-PC Purple Cowrie Shell Each $1.25 269-276-PC Yellow Cowrie Shell Each $1.25 Code Description Unit Price 269-274-GA Ringtop Cowrie Shells Gallon $22.00 269-275-KG Purple Cowrie Shells Kilogram $25.00 269-276-KG Yellow Cowrie Shells Kilogram $19.00 SAND DOLLARS 294-3 The sand dollars measure 3½ in diameter. (Mellita quinquiesperforata, 294-3 Sand Dollar:3½ $1.50 GREEN LIMPET SHELLS 1171-5075 1-lb. bag Green limpets, also referred to as half -white limpets, are found on rocks in intertidal waters in areas of West Mexico to Ecuador. These pretty green limpet shells are teal green in color and have a polished interior. They are 0.5" and 0.75" long. There are approximately 870 shells per pound. (Scurria mesoleuca, 1171-5075 1171-5075 Green Limpet Shells:1 lb $55.00 / lb. We do large shipments of shell. Just let us know what you want. We ll pack it, fumigate it, and ship it.
92 2270-7 Tumbled Shell Pieces TUMBLED AFRICAN ABALONE SHELL PIECES The tumbled abalone shell pieces come in assorted sizes as well as sorted sizes. The pieces are great for use in aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and jewelry. Please note that over time the dyes will fade if the shell is left in the sun. We get shipments only once a year, so please plan accordingly. (Haliotis midae, ranch). 220-TP-GR per kg 220-TP-NA African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Natural $5.85 220-TP-BW African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Bleached White $6.65 220-TP-BL African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Blue $9.25 220-TP-CP African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Copper $9.25 220-TP-GR African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Green $9.25 220-TP-RD African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Red $9.25 220-TP-TQ African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Turquoise $9.25 220-TP-YL African Abalone Pieces:Assorted Sizes:Yellow $9.25 220-TP-NA 220-TP-03-NA per kg 220-TP-03-NA African Abalone Pieces:3mm:Natural $9.10 220-TP-05-TQ per kg 220-TP-05-NA African Abalone Pieces:5mm:Natural $ 8.45 220-TP-05-BW African Abalone Pieces:5mm:Bleached White $ 9.25 220-TP-05-TQ African Abalone Pieces:5mm:Turquoise $13.25 220-TP-10-BW per kg 220-TP-10-NA African Abalone Pieces:10mm:Natural $12.50 220-TP-10-BW African Abalone Pieces:10mm:Bleached White $ 9.55 220-TP-10-CR African Abalone Pieces:10mm:Creamy White $ 8.20 220-TP-10-BL African Abalone Pieces:10mm:Blue $ 7.80 220-TP-10-TQ African Abalone Pieces:10mm:Turquoise $12.50 220-TP-25-BL If you plan to drill the abalone shell pieces, we have been told to drill the pieces in water with a drill press to avoid creating dust. It is not safe to breathe the fine dust created by drilling or sanding abalone. Be careful not to electrocute yourself! per kg 220-TP-25-NA African Abalone Pieces:25mm:Natural $14.75 220-TP-25-BW African Abalone Pieces:25mm:Bleached White $ 8.85 220-TP-25-CR African Abalone Pieces:25mm:Creamy White $ 8.40 220-TP-25-BL African Abalone Pieces:25mm:Blue $ 7.15 220-TP-25-TQ African Abalone Pieces:25mm:Turquoise $14.75 per kg 220-TP-50-NA African Abalone Pieces:50mm:Natural $7.25 220-TP-50-BW African Abalone Pieces:50mm:Bleached White $8.10 220-TP-50-CR African Abalone Pieces:50mm:Creamy White $7.70 220-TP-50-TQ African Abalone Pieces:50mm:Turquoise $7.25 1 KG = 2.2 pounds 1 pound = 0.45 KG 220-TP-50-CR BLUE MUSSEL SHELL PIECES 1011-TP-02-NA We have one size of tumbled and polished blue mussel shell pieces. They are sold by the kilogram. (Mytilus galloprovincialis, 1011-TP-02-NA Code Description 1-23 kg 24+ kg 1011-TP-02-NA Blue Mussel Shell Pieces: $5.50 $4.25 2mm:Natural