Sea Shells and Shell Products

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...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They 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. This particular species of abalone was placed under CITES III trade controls by South Africa in May 2007. In June 2010, the South African...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They 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. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.15 pound or 0.07 kilogram. This...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They 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. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.26 pound or 0.12 kilogram. This...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They 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. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.40 pound or 0.18 kilogram. This...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They 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. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.46 pound or 0.21 kilogram. This...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They 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. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.73 pound or 0.33 kilogram. This...

The Atlantic surf clams are native to the northeast coast of the United States. The shells have been shucked and cleaned in cold water. These measure about 4" to 7" long by 3" to 5" wide. Each shell weighs approximately 100 grams.This species is not endangered. The shells are a by-product of the food industry and come from sustainable fisheries.A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all exports outside of the U.S.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. Made in South Korea from Australian Shells.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. Made in South Korea from Australian Shells.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. Made in South Korea from Australian Shells.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. Made in South Korea from Australian Shells.

These abalone shell buttons are made from Brown Lip Australian abalone shells. They have an old-fashioned ridged look on the back of the button and are smooth on the front. They are about 1/16" in thickness. When exported from the USA, abalone shells are subject to USFWS and require an export permit. These buttons are made from shells that are a by-product of the food industry. Made in South Korea from Australian Shells.