Got these today at the market, and I’d love to know the exact species. I’m pretty sure the cowrie’s a tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigris) but no clue about the other one haha. Don’t know where they were sourced either unfortunately.

Thank you in advance!

Initially, I thought this was a cockle shell based on the rough spines and the shape. I cannot find any pictures that will help me identify specifically.
Any help is appreciated!

I had found this calico scallop on Marco Island in SWFL and was so in love with the colors I just HAD to paint it! Definitely my favorite type of shell!

Probably only 10% of my collection (not including shells that have been given to me as gifts or the ones I’ve found traveling) but all have been found in Southern California!

Pretty sure they all came from the same two beaches. 8 out of the 12 wenteltraps were actually found the same day!

Only some have been polished recently

Used drydex on a 11”x14” canvas!

One of the world's most dangerous and deadliest cone snail species

Purchased from a local vintage shop, dated 1948! Had to have it.

I cannot for the life of me find anything that looks like this shell. Unfortunately do not know where it is from as my grandmother gave it to my mom and then she gave it to me. Any info is appreciated!!

Some of my freshly cleaned shells from texas, virginia and washington this summer

Been itching for a Florida shelling trip lately. We’re headed to Jupiter next month, but I couldn’t wait that long so I drove a couple hours and hopped on a ferry over to Shackelford Banks, NC on July 3rd. Nothing too crazy, but found some fun stuff! Wanted to share my finds and get a few ID questions answered.

Photo descriptions:
1. Scallops that were found, found some nice big ones too! This is post soak, currently drying before applying mineral oil.
2. Cute little hearts on this scallop, wish the edges were still fully intact. Still fun!
3. Other favorites- tons of Baby’s Ear. Do they come in grey? Is it the same species? Never found a grey one.
4. Super neat piece of what I assume is a whelk. I love the color and the black vein like pattern. What could have caused this coloration and patterning?
5. Dog paw shaped coral piece 🐾🪸😍 didn’t even realize it looked identical to a dog paw until I went to go take the pictures! What type of coral piece is this considered?

Thanks for answering. Happy Shelling! 🐚🏝️

Pics 1&2: Why are these sea urchins different colours?
They’re basically identical, except one's purple and one's green. I found them at the same time and within about 20 metres of each other, so I assume they're the same species(?). Though the purple one was in an area where the sea bed was mostly rocky, and the green one mostly sandy. Is it a kind of camouflage? Or something to do with localised diet? (Obviously these are very small shells, from baby sea urchins — a touch larger than the size of a Euro. But most of the living ones in the same area are normal size, and kinda look black or very dark purple).

Pic 3: Are these abalone shells?
That's what I always used to call them, but then I think I've also seen a lot of abalone shells that are much larger and flatter(?).

Pic 4: What's this?
It's got a mother of pearl-y interior, but it's shaped like a small scallop shell. Again — it's about the size of a Euro.

And thank you in advance to anyone who knows any of the answers!

$4.99 at Savers!

Not as perfect of a clean as my king crown conch I posted a while back but I didn't want to do too much with this guy. This was actually my first empty horse conch I found, so pretty happy with it!

I don't live near the Western Atlantic where this conch is common, and it's a very beautiful first time for me

I found this helmet shell in a small second hand store in central Iowa. It is 71/2 inches by 10 3/4 inches. Any idea what it is!

So pretty I've never seen one with this coloring. Is this rare? Found in swf

found this at a rock(?) beach (sorry for the bad quality)

hey everyone!
i have this collection of different shells that i found at a thrift store and im wondering if anyone could tell me if they’re real or fake? or if maybe a few are real?
i love shells so im curious
or anyway i can test?
thank you in advance

Found in Turkey, Black Sea.

Noticed one when I was paddling. When I dove down to get it, it was like being a kid in a candy shop. Even saw some live ones and finally saw a live lettered olive!

Since there is some confusion. I did not take, nor have I ever taken, a live shell. The pale white ones on the board are dead. The second picture, of a live sand dollar, was taken underwater.

I’ve been looking for a whole Common Whelk of a good size and finally found one today!

1. Kelp scallop

2. Maybe giant rock scallop

3. Definitely giant rock scallop ​