Vassum Turbinelius is a very attractive, heavy shell found on rocky shores throughout the Indo-Pacific. It has a low spire, small and large blunt spines (often eroded) on shoulders of whorls. Colour varies from white with brown to black blotches, a yellowish-white aperture and an outer lip blotched with black.
Sold per 100 gram (approximately) and are randomly scooped and packed per 100 gram. Shell sizes vary from 4 to 8cm long. 100 grams usually contains anything between 3 to 7 shells depending on shell size..... As we have already said they are scooped randomly.
Please note we try to remove any shells that are severely damaged or fragments of shell when packing but you may find the odd one.
It is a natural product so may have nicks, chips and scratches.
Environmental Note:
With our increasingly sophisticated lifestyles aided by modern technology we are forging an ever growing demand on our fragile world's natural resources. Alongside our desire to learn about and collect natural objects, it is essential not to lose sight of our mandate to manage and care for all our natural wonders - seashells are by no means the least of them.
The biggest threat to seashells is the destruction of habitat, with pollution being the number one killer. We dump vast quantities of sewage, rubbish and industrial waste into our oceans. Tough controls are required if we are to sustain our natural marine resources for future generations.
In recent years a convention on international endangered species (CITES) was formed. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants (Including marine life) does not threaten their survival.
Our suppliers take pride in recycling over 99% of their shell products from audited, sustainable fishing activities. It is their mandate to only work with responsible sources and through understanding and knowledge bring shells to today's generation without endangering species for generations to come.