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Chemical Composition and Formation Process

Seashell is a composition primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) in the form of aragonite or calcite. It formes through the biomineralization of marine organisms such as mollusks, where they extract calcium and carbonate ions from seawater to build their shells.

Name

Seashell is often referred to by the type of mollusk that produced them, such as “conch shell,” “clam shell,” “paua shell” or “abalone shell.” When used in beads, they are simply called “seashell beads.”

Mythology and Legends

Seashells have been enjoying use in various cultures for their beauty and symbolism. They might be the Lindy-est of the materials in the shop! They often associate with the ocean, femininity, and fertility. In some cultures, seashells enjoy use as talismans for protection and good luck.

Mining, Production and Use

Seashells are collected from beaches and shallow waters worldwide. They are cleaned, cut, and polished into beads, used in jewelry and decorative items for their natural beauty and metaphysical properties.