~ Abalone Pieces ~ South African ~ Medium ~ (New Sizes) ~ Sailor's Valentines ~

Description

Offered for immediate purchase . . .
. . . is a packet containing ten (10)
MEDIUM
pieces of
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Natural Iridescent South Africa Abalone Pieces
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measuring from approximately three-quarters of an inch (3/4") to approximately an inch and a quarter (1.25").  Other sizes are available in separate listings in my eBay store, as follows:
Small:
Approximately 1/2" to approximately 3/4"
Large:
Approximately 1.25" to approximately 1.75"
Extra-Large:
Approximately 1.75" to approximately 2"
The contents of three sample packets are shown in the photos, which show each of the pieces of these Abalone shells are different shapes and sizes ~ no two of the Abalone shell pieces are alike.  Three photos show a mix of the interior versus the exterior of the shell pieces, and three photos show only the glossy interior of the pieces in each of those sample packets.  The surface of the exterior of the pieces have a matte rippled/crinkle effect, and the interior of the Abalone shell pieces have the characteristic glossy iridescent surface.  Either side can be used for your artwork!  These are ideal for creating striking mosaic backgrounds for shell pictures, frames, and wreaths; or, with the right equipment, you can slice the pieces to whatever shapes and sizes you require for creating jewelry, for use as petals for seashell blossoms, and for creating special accents in Sailor's Valentines!  As these are pieces of natural seashells, they retain the natural gentle curve of the shells from which they were harvested ~ rarely do any pieces lay completely flat.  These Abalone shell pieces are perfect for creating Mother-of-Pearl jewelry, whether the pieces are used as-is or whether you cut them into smaller pieces for your artwork.  You can let your imagination go wild with crafting ideas for these beautiful pieces of natural South African Abalone sea shells in all your shell art projects and designs!
~~~~~ From a smoke-free and pet-free home ~~~~~
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PLEASE REVIEW WRITTEN MEASUREMENTS CAREFULLY
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To avoid any surprises, a rule (in INCHES) is included at the bottom of the photos.  Also, for verification, written measurements are included in the first sentence of this Description.
The buyer pays the shipping/handling charge, and international buyers are responsible for paying any customs fees their government will charge them on the goods the buyer imports from the USA.
Combined shipping is available for purchases from multiple listings (provided only
one
payment is received for all purchases); so, please check my other listings and auctions for any you might decide to purchase.
Whenever you purchase or win multiple items and are ready to check out,
to ensure your shipping/handling fees are as low as possible
, all you need to do is send me a short message to say you’ve completed your purchases, and I will be able to weigh your purchases and send you a combined invoice to ensure the fees charged you are the lowest possible.
Please Note – First Class packages will be insured only if you specifically request insurance and pay the separate insurance fee that will be added to your invoice upon your request.
Items will be shipped promptly (within one business day) upon receipt of your payment.
For any items returned, the buyer is to pay the return postage, and a refund of the item price (not including the original shipping/handling fee paid) will be sent provided the item is received by me in its original condition, appropriate for re-sale.
Please email me if you have any questions or wish additional photos.
Thanks for visiting my eBay store listings!
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ONLY TO CANADA
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Due to the US post office inability to track shipments beyond the US border (Canada is the only exception currently), and especially due to the fact eBay holds its Sellers financially responsible for international shipments proven to have left the US but not delivered by international customs or post offices, I offer my sincere apologies for no longer being able to sell to international locations (other than Canada).
The financial risk to me has proven to be too great.
Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions.