Abalone Long Tears

These abalone tear earrings are bold and beautiful. They shout for attention and will not be ignored. They look so attractive accenting the angle of your neckline and peaking through your hair. The colors and texture are mesmerizing, like the deep, unfathomable end of the ocean.

These natural shells are from small to very large marine gastropod molluscs that live in coastal saltwater. They are mostly found in the cold waters of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Japan and the west coast of North America. The meat is highly prized and considered a culinary delight. And then there are the shells. They are loved for their flowing, colorful, enthralling beauty - every shell is unique and different, as is their colortone and texture. No two shells are alike. Please see below for a size reference.