{"product_id":"abalone-shell-medium-size","title":"Abalone Shell - Medium Size","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSea-Born Colour. Naturally Iridescent.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium Abalone Shell, also known as an ormer, brings a beautiful flash of ocean colour to a home, coastal display, crystal collection, or natural-history cabinet. Its layered blue, green, silver, and pearly tones shift gently in the light, making every shell a quietly captivating piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbalone shells are prized for their natural nacre, the smooth inner lining responsible for their characteristic iridescence. The shell's organic shape and changing colours give it the look of a small piece of the sea, while its medium size makes it easy to display on a shelf, altar, bedside table, or styled surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNatural History\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbalone are marine gastropod molluscs with strong outer shells and a shimmering inner layer of nacre. Nacre is built from fine mineral layers, mainly aragonite, arranged with natural proteins to create its distinctive reflective colour. The name ormer is traditionally associated with abalone found around the Channel Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural abalone shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural blue-green, silver, and pearly iridescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal décor, natural-history display, crystal and shell collections, or a thoughtful seaside-inspired gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour, pattern, shape, surface markings, and exact size will vary from shell to shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people incorporate abalone shells into personal rituals as a natural vessel for dried herbs, flowers, or other small items, or place the shell on an altar as a reminder of the sea and the natural world. If you use it with smoke cleansing, place it on a stable, heat-resistant surface, keep the area well ventilated, and never leave burning materials unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle with care and keep away from harsh chemicals, prolonged soaking, and abrasive surfaces. A gentle dry or lightly damp wipe is usually enough to keep the shell looking beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54758575472973,"sku":"EMQJL","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0120\/7117\/files\/Aballone_Shell_1_EMQJL.jpg?v=1789586791","url":"https:\/\/www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk\/products\/abalone-shell-medium-size","provider":"The Rock \u0026 Fossil Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}