Abalone Shell Buttons and Shapes

These abalone shell buttons are made from Midas Abalone (Haliotis midae) in South Africa. The shells are a by-product of the food industry. This shell is also referred to as Midas Ear abalone or Perlemoen abalone.The abalone shell buttons are about 1/16" in thickness. One of the advantages of the midas abalone is that the shells are thicker and result in less breakage than some other shell buttons, such as paua.This particular species of abalone was recently placed under CITES III trade...

These abalone shell buttons are made from Midas Abalone (Haliotis midae) in South Africa. The shells are a by-product of the food industry. This shell is also referred to as Midas Ear abalone or Perlemoen abalone.The abalone shell buttons are about 1/16" in thickness. One of the advantages of the midas abalone is that the shells are thicker and result in less breakage than some other shell buttons, such as paua.This particular species of abalone was recently placed under CITES III trade...

These abalone shell buttons are made from Midas Abalone (Haliotis midae) in South Africa. The shells are a by-product of the food industry. This shell is also referred to as Midas Ear abalone or Perlemoen abalone.The abalone shell buttons are about 1/16" in thickness. One of the advantages of the midas abalone is that the shells are thicker and result in less breakage than some other shell buttons, such as paua.This particular species of abalone was recently placed under CITES III trade...

This abalone shell button was made from one single Mexican green abalone shell. This button has two holes. The buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside of the United States. Made in the USA using shells from Mexico.

These 1" abalone shell buttons are made from Mexican green abalone shells. Please expect some variation in colors and patterns from button to button as these are natural products. The buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. When exported from the USA, Mexican abalone shells are subject to USFWS export processing fees at overseas rates, not at NAFTA rates as one would think. Made in China from Mexican shells.

This abalone shell button was made from one single Mexican green abalone shell. This button has no holes. The buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside of the United States. Made in the USA using shells from Mexico.