Turbo Shells

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.).

These are highly polished turbo imperialis shells to show the beautiful natural pearl layer. They have been dyed to show a very beautiful golden brown color. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. They weigh between 0.16 to 0.36 pounds each. Order Code Size Length measured from the opening across the shell length-wise 1143-P-CP-S Small 2.5-3.5" 1143-P-CP-M Medium 3.5-4.5" 1143-P-CP-L Large 4.5-5" 1143-P-CP-XL Extra Large 5"+ ...

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. A small shell weighs 0.06 lbs., a medium shell weighs 0.14 lbs., and a large shell weighs 0.18 lbs.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 are highly polished turbo imperialis shells to show the beautiful natural pearl layer. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. They weigh between 0.16 to 0.36 pounds each. Order Code Size Length measured from the opening across the shell length-wise 1143-P-PL-S Small 2.5-3.5" 1143-P-PL-M Medium 3.5-4.5" 1143-P-PL-L Large4.5-5" 1143-P-PL-XL Extra Large 5"+ ...

These are polished turbo imperialis shells in the natural green or Natural Jade color. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. They weigh between 0.16 to 0.36 pounds each. Order Code Size Length measured from the opening across the shell length-wise 1143-P-GN-S Small 2.5-3.5" 1143-P-GN-M Medium 3.5-4.5" 1143-P-GN-L Large 4.5-5" 1143-P-GN-XL Extra Large 5"+ ...

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. A small shell weighs 0.06 lbs., a medium shell weighs 0.14 lbs., and a large shell weighs 0.18 lbs.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 are acid-washed raw camouflage turbo shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. A medium shell weighs 0.22 lbs., a large shell weighs 0.3 lbs., and an extra large shell weighs 0.38 lbs. 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 whole Turbo Bruneus shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). 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.