Abalone Two Ovals

Abalone is loved for its wonderful play of color and patterns. Every angle you look at it, it changes dynamics and every single piece of this popular shell is different. The best part is it's an actual marine snail. Found in coastal regions of western North America, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Japan, it is considered a desirable food and its shells make wonderfully decorative mother of pearl. Set in sterling silver, with sterling links and earwires.

In some Native American cultures, the shell of the abalone is used to burn sage. They believe the combined spiritual power of abalone and sage would take their messages to their Gods. The smoke of the sage is used to cleanse evil spirits. Abalone shells have been used in varying ways by many ancient cultures for centuries.