NATURAL SHELL - WHITE MOP - GRADE A - FLAT SIDE

These natural White Mother of Pearl (MOP) shells are sustainably sourced and selected for their exceptional thickness and predominantly white pearlescent colouring. Available in their raw condition, ideal for artisans who prefer to carve, shape and finish their materials by hand. Each shell reveals the soft iridescence and pearly shimmer that mother of pearl is known for, adding a elegant, ocean-inspired touch to any project.

Available in:

Finish: Organic Natural
Characteristics: Smaller and thicker than Gold MOP, typically white lipped with some gold on the outside.
Shape: Flat (bottom side) or Curved (top side)
Sizes: Sold by weight per whole shell
Weights / Approx. Size Available:

200–300g (140–150mm, 5.5"–5.9")
300–400g (140–160mm, 5.5"–6.3")
400–500g (140–160mm, 5.5"–6.3")
500–600g (160–170mm, 6.3"–6.7")
600–700g (170–180mm, 6.7"–7.1")
Perfect for:

Hand carving unique pendants, rings, and earrings
Handcrafting into handles for decorative knives and guns
Handcrafting into inlay pieces for furniture
Handcrafting into inlay pieces for musical instruments
Creating decorative trinket or ring dishes
Whether you're designing keepsake jewellery or crafting elegant display pieces, these mother of pearl shells provide a natural, timeless base.

Shell Grading Note:

A Grade: Exceptional quality with vibrant colour, consistent thickness, and little to no visible flaws. Ideal for high-end jewellery, inlay, or display work where surface quality is paramount.
B Grade: More natural imperfections such as worm hole damage or inclusions are present. Best suited for artisans cutting into smaller pieces or those able to work around flaws through carving or shaping.
Origin: Australia, MSC Certified.

Sustainably harvested. Every shell is unique.

At Ocean Shell Studios, we offer a curated range of premium shell crafting supplies to enhance your creative projects. Our selection includes pāua shell, white and black mother of pearl, agoya, and more - chosen for their vibrant colour and natural beauty. Many of our shells are carefully finished in-house at our New Zealand studio, where they are shaped, polished, and prepared for use in jewellery, inlay, and other artisan crafts. With a focus on quality and consistency, our products are made to inspire - bringing the shimmer of the sea to your next creation.

These natural White Mother of Pearl (MOP) shells are sustainably sourced and selected for their exceptional thickness and predominantly white pearlescent colouring. Available in their raw condition, ideal for artisans who prefer to carve, shape and finish their materials by hand. Each shell reveals the soft iridescence and pearly shimmer that mother of pearl is known for, adding a elegant, ocean-inspired touch to any project.

Available in:

Finish: Organic Natural
Characteristics: Smaller and thicker than Gold MOP, typically white lipped with some gold on the outside.
Shape: Flat (bottom side) or Curved (top side)
Sizes: Sold by weight per whole shell
Weights / Approx. Size Available:

200–300g (140–150mm, 5.5"–5.9")
300–400g (140–160mm, 5.5"–6.3")
400–500g (140–160mm, 5.5"–6.3")
500–600g (160–170mm, 6.3"–6.7")
600–700g (170–180mm, 6.7"–7.1")
Perfect for:

Hand carving unique pendants, rings, and earrings
Handcrafting into handles for decorative knives and guns
Handcrafting into inlay pieces for furniture
Handcrafting into inlay pieces for musical instruments
Creating decorative trinket or ring dishes
Whether you're designing keepsake jewellery or crafting elegant display pieces, these mother of pearl shells provide a natural, timeless base.

Shell Grading Note:

A Grade: Exceptional quality with vibrant colour, consistent thickness, and little to no visible flaws. Ideal for high-end jewellery, inlay, or display work where surface quality is paramount.
B Grade: More natural imperfections such as worm hole damage or inclusions are present. Best suited for artisans cutting into smaller pieces or those able to work around flaws through carving or shaping.
Origin: Australia, MSC Certified.

Sustainably harvested. Every shell is unique.

At Ocean Shell Studios, we offer a curated range of premium shell crafting supplies to enhance your creative projects. Our selection includes pāua shell, white and black mother of pearl, agoya, and more - chosen for their vibrant colour and natural beauty. Many of our shells are carefully finished in-house at our New Zealand studio, where they are shaped, polished, and prepared for use in jewellery, inlay, and other artisan crafts. With a focus on quality and consistency, our products are made to inspire - bringing the shimmer of the sea to your next creation.