{"product_id":"obba-land-snail-shell-spiral-pendant","title":"Obba Begonia Land Snail Shell – 1–1.25 Inch Lightweight Spiral Shell, Natural or Drilled, 1 shell","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTiny, delicate, and almost impossibly lightweight, these natural \u003cstrong\u003eObba Begonia land snail shells (\u003cem\u003eObba begonia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e are unlike almost any shell we have handled. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1¼ inches (25–32mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, they feel nearly weightless in your hand and have exceptionally thin, delicate shell walls.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shell features a beautiful creamy \u003cstrong\u003evanilla-to-ivory surface with delicate caramel-brown spiral banding\u003c\/strong\u003e — almost like vanilla ice cream with caramel swirls. Some shells show stronger caramel spirals, while others are predominantly creamy white with only subtle brown markings. Soft beige and gray undertones may also appear naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir rounded spiral shape has a somewhat flattened profile, making these petite shells especially beautiful for lightweight jewelry, pendants, nature-inspired designs, mixed-media projects, and natural specimen collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your shell \u003cstrong\u003enatural and undrilled or carefully top-drilled by us for pendant use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because these shells are exceptionally thin and fragile, we offer \u003cstrong\u003eone top-drilled hole only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Quantity: 1 shell\u003cbr\u003e• Species: \u003cem\u003eObba begonia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Common \/ Trade Name: Obba Begonia Snail Shell\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Natural land snail shell\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural shell\u003cbr\u003e• Size: Approx. 1–1¼ inches (25–32mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Shape: Rounded spiral with a somewhat flattened profile\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Vanilla white, creamy ivory, caramel brown, beige, and occasional soft gray tones\u003cbr\u003e• Pattern: Natural caramel-brown spiral banding\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: Exceptionally lightweight\u003cbr\u003e• Shell Structure: Very thin and delicate\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Natural matte-to-satin appearance\u003cbr\u003e• Drilling: Choose undrilled or top-drilled from the menu\u003cbr\u003e• Drilling Placement: One hole at the top only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY MAKERS LOVE OBBA BEGONIA SHELLS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — these little shells feel almost weightless in your hand\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful vanilla and caramel spiral pattern unlike many thicker natural shells\u003cbr\u003e• Every shell has its own individual coloring and swirl pattern\u003cbr\u003e• Petite 25–32mm size makes a beautiful natural jewelry component\u003cbr\u003e• Somewhat flattened profile creates an unusual sculptural shape\u003cbr\u003e• Available carefully top-drilled for use as a pendant\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight enough for earrings, necklaces, and delicate jewelry designs\u003cbr\u003e• Wonderful natural specimen for land snail and natural-history collections\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful for organic, cottagecore, earthy, bohemian, and nature-inspired designs\u003cbr\u003e• Pairs beautifully with seeds, wood, leather, gemstones, glass beads, bone, and other natural materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• You will receive 1 natural \u003cem\u003eObba begonia\u003c\/em\u003e land snail shell\u003cbr\u003e• These shells are \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally thin, lightweight, and fragile\u003c\/strong\u003e — considerably more delicate than most of the shells we carry\u003cbr\u003e• Choose undrilled or top-drilled from the available options\u003cbr\u003e• Due to their delicate shell structure, \u003cstrong\u003ewe only offer one hole drilled at the top for pendant use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Even with careful handling, these extremely thin shells can fracture during drilling; the additional cost of the drilled option reflects the specialized handling and breakage involved\u003cbr\u003e• Please handle gently and avoid squeezing, dropping, bending, or applying pressure to the shell\u003cbr\u003e• Each shell varies naturally in size, shape, coloration, spiral markings, and surface character\u003cbr\u003e• Some shells are predominantly creamy vanilla or ivory, while others display stronger caramel-brown spiral markings\u003cbr\u003e• Natural growth marks, surface variations, small blemishes, and other organic characteristics may occur\u003cbr\u003e• Measurements are approximate\u003cbr\u003e• Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings\u003cbr\u003e• Props and styling accessories shown in photos are not included\u003cbr\u003e• Not intended for children\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Beads","offers":[{"title":"NO HOLES","offer_id":53002823172277,"sku":"SHELL-OBBA-0","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TOP DRILLED PENDANT","offer_id":53002823205045,"sku":"SHELL-OBBA-1","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9175\/4165\/files\/ObbaBegoniaLandSnailShell_10.jpg?v=1787267642","url":"https:\/\/www.naturebeads.com\/products\/obba-land-snail-shell-spiral-pendant","provider":"Nature Beads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}