Strawberry Top Shell - Banded Pink and White Whole Sea Shell, 2 to 2.5 In

The strawberry top is a whole sea shell banded in pearly white and pink, winding from its point down to the opening.

Sized to sit in an open palm, it brings a bit of the beach to a bathroom shelf, a coastal bookcase or a glass jar of sand and souvenirs. Crafters use shells for wreaths, shadow boxes and table settings, and a single shell tucked into a card or gift bag makes a small, easy keepsake for someone who loves the ocean. Because these are natural shells, the banding and exact size differ a little from one to the next.

About Sea Shells

A sea shell is the hard outer layer made by a sea animal, most often a mollusk such as a snail, clam or oyster, which builds it through a tissue called the mantle. Marine mollusk shells are mostly calcium carbonate. Shells have been strung as beads since the Stone Age and used in pendants, buttons, mosaics, inlays and keepsakes.

Additional Details

• Stock photo; yours will be similar.
• One whole shell, on average about 2-2.5" long; sizes vary.
• Natural shell; dust with a soft dry brush.