Abalone

Abalone (ab-ah-LOW-nee) is a large marine gastropod mollusk. The large sea snail is most often found in the cold waters of New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Japan, and the west coast of North America. It has extremely rich, flavorful, and highly prized meat that is considered a culinary delicacy. Among the world's most expensive seafood, abalone is often sold live in the shell, frozen, or canned. It is often cut into thick steaks and pan-fried though it can be eaten raw or added to other dishes.

Abalone has been harvested worldwide for centuries as a source of food and decorative items. Abalone shells and associated materials, like their claw-like pearls and nacre, have been used as jewelry and for buttons, buckles, and inlay. These shells have been found in archaeological sites around the world, ranging from 100,000-year-old deposits at Blombos Cave in South Africa to historic Chinese abalone middens on California's Northern Channel Islands.For at least 12,000 years, abalones were harvested to such an extent around the Channel Islands that shells in the area decreased in size four thousand years ago.

Abalone is a type of sea snail that is found in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. It has a beautiful, iridescent shell that has been used by Native Americans for centuries as a symbol of healing and protection.
The spiritual meaning of abalone revolves around its ability to promote emotional balance and harmony. When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, holding an abalone shell can help you to feel calmer and more grounded.

Abalone is also said to encourage communication and understanding, making it an ideal stone for relationships. If you are looking to connect with your spirituality, working with abalone can be a great way to open up your intuition and begin exploring your spiritual path.

In some traditions, the abalone is seen as a symbol of good luck and is often used in rituals to promote health and well-being.

For example, in Chinese medicine, abalone is used to treat a variety of ailments, including liver disease and urinary tract infections.

In Native American culture, the abalone is often used in purification ceremonies. The shell is believed to have powerful cleansing properties that can help to release negative energy and promote balance and harmony.

Today, abalone continues to be prized for its healing properties. Whether used in ceremonial rituals or simply enjoyed for its beauty, the abalone is a treasure of the sea that has long been treasured by many cultures.

All Abalone cabochons are ethically sourced, all cabochons are cut, shaped and polished at Silverwaters Studio.

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