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NEW IN STOCK:
POLISHED GOLDEN TURBO LG How
do you like these new kids on the block? Amazingly bright golden shells with
lovely natural lustre, showing lively bronze/pink/green highlights. A new
natural shell product from Africa that is similar in size and shape to the
popular
Jade Turbo Shells. Approx. 10-12cm (4-5") with distinct tan bands
around the whorls and natural silvery white
inside. Absolutely stunning deco & display shells and lovely individual gifts. |
$ 12.00 ea |
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$ 10.00 ea |
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NEW IN STOCK:
POLISHED TURBO MARMORATUS
XL Famous "'Marbled Turbo Shells' now available lovingly
hand-polished to a stunning iridescent finish. The creamy deep lustre of these
naturally very heavy shells with its fabulous pink/green/gold highlights has
traditionally always been the most prized white MOP material around the
world. Choice shells in XL size of over 15cm (6") like these are very
desirable and hard to find. Each shell shows
a natural fine green spiral line
around the whorl and will make a unique and quite fabulous individual gift. |
$ 85.00 ea |
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NEW:
POLISHED TURBO MARMORATUS
LG Smaller sized "'Marbled Turbo Shells' are available in a
LG size of approx. 10-13cm (4-5"). Hand-polished to a stunning iridescent
finish, with the famous deep lustre of the species. Showing fabulous
pink/green/gold highlights, the smaller shells also
have a natural fine green spiral line around the whorl. Now hard to get in
any condition, the large Marbled Turbos are amazing individual gifts and
will be a much-loved addition to any shell display or private collection. |
$ 45.00 ea |
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POLISHED TURBO SHELL LG Very popular
Jade Turbo Shells are now available with fully polished, shiny iridescent
white MOP!
Generously large sized gorgeous shells, approx. 10-12cm (4-5") with a deep pearly
white lustre MOP surface. Showing a fine green spiral line
around the whorl and natural silvery white
inside - these shells are great for deco & display and make lovely individual gifts. |
$ 8.00 ea |
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$ 7.00 ea |
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POLISHED
STAR SHELL Highly ornamental and exotic shells from the Philippines, the cute little
star-shaped Guildfordia yoka are much in demand for their obvious
appeal. The
polished Stars show highly iridescent white and sometimes gold/rosy-hued
centre whorl and shiny fragile spines. These shells vary in size from
approx. 7 - 10cm (3-4"). Also available as natural pink (unpolished)
shells on our main DECOSHELLS page. |
$ 6.00 ea |
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BACK IN STOCK:
POLISHED TROCHUS MED Back in stock to popular demand! We can
offer the lovely Trochus pyramis shells now at a nice medium size of
approx. 6cm (2.5"). Beautifully
polished and with natural silvery white
interior. These hand-selected shells show the typical iridescent white MOP
and famous pyramid shape to great advantage. Traditional favourites for
gifts and all kinds of decorations. Available in large numbers. |
$ 3.00 |
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or more:
$ 2.50 ea |
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BACK IN STOCK:
POLISHED ANGARIA MED The iridescent white
pearlised Angaria delphinula shells are sized over 5cm (2")
and over and have a soft pearly
lustre, which frequently shows a cute rosy
or gold-coloured hue. These shells are wearing a crown of short raised spines,
producing a very pretty baroque spiral shape. Ornamental and fun to combine with flowers,
starfish or other shells for white / off-white table decorations or displays (i. e. wedding
table deco, place card holders, name tags, or cute little take-home gifts). |
$ 3.00 |
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$ 2.50 ea |
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PEARL SHELL
POLISHED LG Individual large Pearl
Oyster halves from the
Philippines, smoothly polished on both sides. These are cut from Pinctada maxima
shells
- with the distinct yellow "Goldlip" coloured rim typical for
oysters from tropical waters. Spectacular display shells and superb showpieces at approx. 15cm (6") or more in diameter.
The natural
white/golden colour is also very desirable for inlay,
carving and other craft work, etc. Let us know if you need these shells for
a particular purpose and
we will select for you accordingly. |
$ 22.00 ea |
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BACK IN STOCK:
POLISHED GREEN TURBO LG The very popular
Jade Turbo shells from Madagascar are now available again! We have
found a stunning batch of these - lovingly hand-polished just enough to show the
amazing natural colour & fab
patterns. Much better quality than usual, the colour of these shells ranges
from jade green to turquoise! Approx. 9cm (4")
and up in size and showing shiny green spiral surface with natural silvery white
interior. Each one is unique - great favourites for decoration and
look fantastic in displays! |
$ 7.00 ea |
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or more:
$ 6.00 ea |
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POLISHED AFRICAN TURBO MED Amazing colours and a lovely round
shape - beautifully polished Turbo sarmaticus from South
Africa are now available in an incredible variety of vivid patterns at 6cm (2.5")
diameter. The iridescent white MOP, polished brown patches
and fine black contrasting lines create a very vivid colouring, making
these Turbos real favourites.
Great as a small group showing the wide variety of patterns, great gifts,
etc. |
$ 6.00 ea |
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10
or more:
$ 5.00 ea |
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POLISHED AFRICAN TURBO LG At a substantial size of 8-9cm (3.5"),
polished Turbo sarmaticus from South Africa are indeed eye-catching! Vivid natural patterns of polished iridescent white MOP, burnished
brown and bright orange patches with contrasting black lines - these
shells look amazing in
shell displays, all kinds of colourful arrangements or as
a solitary display item on a desk or shelf. |
$ 8.00 ea |
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NEW:
POLISHED ASTRAEA MED The elaborately ribbed and sculptured
surface of these lovingly hand-polished white iridescent Turban (Astraea)
shells from the USA looks amazing. Hard to get in
this good condition, the lovely 8cm
(3") medium-sized shells are superb for shell arrangements or small groups of polished shells.
Bright and sparkling white, they are excellent for festive
table deco or individual gifts. Availability is limited. |
$ 9.00 ea |
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POLISHED TURBO SHELLS MED With beautifully curved polished
surfaces,
these
MED sized Polished Turbos measure approx. 4.5-5cm (2"),
show shiny white MOP inside and out and a pale red tip. A cute choice for table
deco, where their iridescent classic spiral shape adds a nice sparkle and reflects light from nearby candles. Frequently requested for wedding table decoration, place card holders (and subsequent
individual
take-home gifts) at large events. Available in large numbers. |
$ 2.50 ea |
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5
or more:
$ 2.10 ea |
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NEW:
POLISHED NAUTILUS MED Iridescent white and shiny MED sized "Pearly
Nautilus" show their beautiful pearlised MOP layer to great effect.
These famous "Chambered Nautilus" pearly shells measure approx. 10-13cm
(4-5"), beautifully suited for white / off-white shell arrangements or solitary decorative items &
individual gifts. Availability is limited. |
$ 35.00 ea |
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5
or more:
$ 30.00 ea |
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NEW:
POLISHED NAUTILUS LG Large sized iridescent white and shiny "Pearly
Nautilus", showing beautiful MOP pearly lustre all over. Very nice for solitary display and decoration, the LG shells are approx. 13-15cm
(5-6") in size. An amazing individual gift for any shell lover. Availability is limited. |
$ 45.00 ea |
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5
or more:
$ 38.00 ea |
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POLISHED NAUTILUS XL Fabulous extra large "Pearly
Nautilus" with white iridescent MOP will be spectacular additions to any
shell collection or display. Impressive solitary decorative items, these giant XL shells
are approx. 16-18cm (6-7") in size and look quite stunning anywhere you care to
place them. Availability is limited. |
$ 60.00 ea |
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5
or more:
$ 50.00 ea |
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POLISHED WHITE ABALONE XL
Brightly polished local Australian Haliotis laevigata with shiny
iridescent mother-of-pearl showing inside & out. Lovely big display shells
that are extremely versatile - ideally suited for many decoration applications.
Often seen in shop displays, these will
hold tea lights or present small items (i.e. wedding favours, jewels, small gifts, etc.).
Fabulous for white themed decorations or white/off-white shell displays. Elegantly curved natural dish-shape, sized approx. 16-18cm (6-7").
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$ 12.00 ea |
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NEW:
POLISHED WHITE ABALONE XL - 2NDS! Brightly polished
local Australian Haliotis laevigata with shiny
iridescent mother-of-pearl showing inside & out. Just a few second grade
shells available now. This is a great inexpensive source of material for
carving, inlay, etc. for jewellers and mosaicists. Although 2nd Grade shells are complete,
they are not intended for display. May have several
imperfections such as cracks, holes and discolorations. Only while stocks
last! |
$ 5.00 ea |
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or more:
$ 4.00 ea |
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NEW STOCK:
POLISHED GREEN ABALONE XL
Rare this size and condition: Fabulous giant Haliotis fulgens from the USA, carefully polished
to show the iridescent, vividly green/blue/rosy hued MOP lustre (all natural colours!) inside
and out. Resembling the famous NZ Paua Abalone, but these USA shells
have much brighter coloured MOP and the shells are generally larger and
more robust at a whopping 18cm (7") and up in
size! Highly versatile, very large and naturally dish-shaped display shells with instant eye-catching
appeal - absolutely stunning gifts for shell lovers. |
$ 25.00 |
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GREEN AB MOP ROUND 35 Small sized Green Abalone (Haliotis
fulgens) polished discs
are available in natural
iridescent blue/green/rosy MOP with contrasting black lines. Discs are
35mm (1.5") in diameter and approx. 0.8-1.5mm thick, very slightly dished,
following the curve of the original shell.
The convex upper side
is highly polished, with the natural (brightly coloured) original inner
surface on the reverse side.
Great
material for inlay, craft work, jewellery, mosaics, etc - can be cut,
shaped and polished with standard jeweler's tools. |
$ 2.00 ea |
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GREEN
AB MOP ROUND 45 Medium sized
Green Abalone (Haliotis fulgens) polished discs in
natural
iridescent blue/green/rosy MOP with contrasting black lines. Discs are
45mm (2") in diameter and approx. 0.8-1.5mm thick,
very slightly dished, following the curve of the original shell. They are
highly polished on the convex upper side and show the natural
bright original inner surface on the reverse.
Great
material for intricate inlay, jewellery, mosaics, etc. |
currently out of stock |
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GREEN AB MOP OVAL 80x100 Cut
from beautiful many-hued iridescent natural blue/green/pink Green Abalone MOP
(USA)
with fabulous black lined pattern, these discs are 8 x 10cm (3.2x4") in size
and 0.8-1.5mm thick, slightly dished to follow the natural curve of the
original shell.
Excellent naturally vivid MOP
material for intricate inlay and 1st choice for
instrument makers, mosaicists, crafters, etc. The discs are highly
polished on the convex upper side, showing the natural MOP on the reverse. Availability is limited. |
$ 6.00 ea |
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5
or more:
$ 5.00 ea
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NEW STOCK:
PAUA
AB MOP ROUND 30 New Zealand Paua Abalone (Haliotis
iris) polished discs
are available in bright
iridescent blue/green/rosy Abalone MOP with contrasting black lines. The
30mm (1") discs are approx. 0.8-1.5mm thick,
very slightly dished, following the curve of the original shell. They are
highly polished on the convex upper side and show the natural (brightly
coloured) original inner surface on the reverse.
Great
material for intricate inlay craft work, jewellery, mosaics, etc. & can be
cut, shaped and polished with standard jeweler's tools. |
$ 4.00 ea |
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NEW STOCK: PAUA AB MOP ROUND 40 New Zealand Paua Abalone
(Haliotis iris) polished discs
are available in bright
iridescent blue/green/rosy Abalone MOP showing beautiful and variable black lined
patterns. The
40mm (1.5") discs are approx. 0.8-1.5mm thick,
very slightly dished, following the curve of the original shell. Highly polished on the convex upper side,
they show the natural
bright original inner surface on the reverse.
These pre-cut larger discs are ideal
for intricate inlay craft work, jewellery, mosaics, etc. |
$ 5.00 ea |
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OYSTER WING MOP LG from the Philippines
have beautiful rose/bronze-coloured
iridescent MOP. Offering lovely and unusual natural MOP material to work
with for jewellers, instrument makers, mosaicists, carvers, etc. Oyster wings are
approx. 10x5cm (4 x 2") in size and 0.5 - 1mm thick, following the
flowing shape of the natural shell. Can be cut, shaped and polished with
standard jeweler's tools or just used for display as they are. |
$ 4.00 ea |
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OYSTER WING MOP MED
have beautiful rose/bronze-coloured
iridescent MOP surfaces. The polished oyster wings will
provide a great choice of naturally rose-coloured shiny mother-of-pearl to
work with. The wings are
approx. 8x4cm (3 x 1.5") in size and 0.5 - 1mm thick, following the
flowing shape of the natural shell. |
$ 2.50 ea |
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GOLD
PEARL MOP 50 For jewellers, mosaicists and anyone
requiring natural shiny mother-of-pearl material for craft work. These
round discs from the Philippines - Goldlip Pearl Oysters (Pinctada
maxima) are pre-cut and pre-polished, natural colour white/gold/iridescent, approx. 5cm (2")
in diameter, 0.5-1mm thick and only slightly dished, depending on the natural curve
of the original shell.
All MOP discs can be cut, shaped and polished with standard jeweler's
tools. |
$ 2.00 |
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$ 1.50 ea |
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GOLD PEARL MOP 60 Pre-polished discs, pre-cut from the
Philippine Goldlip Pearl Oysters (Pinctada maxima),
natural colour
white/gold/iridescent, approx. 6cm (2.4") in diameter, and approx. 1mm
thick. The discs are slightly dished depending on the natural curve of the original shell.
All MOP discs can be cut, shaped and polished with standard jeweler's
tools. |
$ 3.00 |
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or more:
$ 2.50 ea |
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GOLD PEARL MOP 70 Larger and more solid round
discs from the Philippine Goldlip Pearl Oysters (Pinctada maxima), pre-cut and pre-polished
with natural colour
white/gold/iridescent, approx. 7cm (2.75") in diameter and 1-1.5mm thick,
depending on the natural curve of the original shell. |
$ 4.00 ea |
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GOLD PEARL MOP 80 Good-sized and solid beautiful round mother-of-pearl discs
from the Philippine Goldlip Pearl Oysters (Pinctada maxima), pre-cut and pre-polished, natural colour white/gold/iridescent, approx. 8cm (just over
3") in diameter and 1-3mm thick, depending on the natural curve of the
original shell. Excellent for carving, jewellery and inlay - ideal for most purposes
that require reasonably thick MOP material.
All MOP discs can be cut, shaped and polished with standard jeweler's
tools. |
$ 6.00 ea |
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or more:
$ 5.00 ea |
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GOLD PEARL MOP 100 Hard to find in this quality and size: Very solid
beautifully polished XL-sized round mother-of-pearl discs pre-cut from Philippine Goldlip Pearl Oysters (Pinctada
maxima). With
natural colour white/gold/iridescent, XL shells are 10cm (4") in diameter and
approx. 2-6mm thick, depending on the natural curve of the
original shell. Lovely display pieces, as well as great for carving, jewellery, inlay
- best quality MOP. NOTE: Just a few real stunning XXL-sized discs (13cm
diameter) currently in stock at $ 18.00 ea. |
$ 10.00 ea |
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NEW:
BLACK PEARL MOP 50
Cut from dark & beautiful Blacklip South Sea Pearl Oysters (Pinctada
margaritifera, etc.). Round discs, pre-cut and pre-polished
in various natural colours, mostly grey/gold/iridescent, some may have
a green/blue/bronze hue. Sized 5cm (2")
in diameter and 0.5-1mm thick, slightly dished depending on the natural curve
of the original shell.
All Black Pearl MOP discs can be cut, shaped and polished with standard jeweler's
tools and are suitable for decoration & craft projects, inlay or mosaic
that requires
dark mother-of-pearl material. |
$ 2.00 ea |
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$ 1.50 ea |
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BLACK PEARL MOP 60
Pre-cut and pre-polished from dark & beautiful Blacklip South Sea Pearl Oysters (Pinctada
margaritifera, etc.). Great for jewellers, mosaicists and
anyone requiring dark mother-of-pearl material for craft work. Round discs
in various natural colours, mostly dark grey/gold/green, some of them have
a blue or rosy hue. They are sized 6cm (2.3")
in diameter, are 1-1.5mm thick and slightly dished, depending on the natural curve
of the original shell. |
$ 3.00 ea |
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$ 2.50 ea |
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BLACK PEARL MOP 80
Cut from dark & beautiful Blacklip South Sea Pearl Oysters (Pinctada
margaritifera, etc.). For jewellers, mosaicists and
anyone requiring dark mother-of-pearl material for craft work. Round discs, pre-cut and pre-polished
in various natural colours, mostly dark grey/gold/bronze, some of them have
a more green or rosy hue. Large sized at 8cm (3")
in diameter, approx. 0.8-3mm thick and slightly dished, depending on the natural curve
of the original shell. Great material for carving, jewellery and inlay work. |
$ 6.00 ea |
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$ 5.00 ea |
