A true work of art by nature, spondylus shells are very unique. Featuring prominent spikes, each shell is truly one of a kind. Spondylus are commonly known as spiny or thorny oysters- even though they are not truly oysters- and have been used throughout history for jewelry, ceremonies/rituals, and architectural decoration. This one is glued together.
This shell has a white colored body with white spines and it measures approximately 3.5x3.5 in size.
All of our shells are real & unique. The majority of the shells we sell are intended for crafting purposes & are not specimens (unless otherwise specified); meaning that most will show evidence of their lives in the ocean. There may be natural variations such as but not limited to: growth marks, pinpoint holes, chipped points or edges, calcium build up, etc. WE DO NOT SELL PERFECT SHELLS- our shells are natural, beautiful, & imperfect.