Abalone Shell 12-14 cm A decorative and productive addition to your home. The beautiful colors of the abalone shell immediately attract attention, but it also has interesting effects on the mind and body. Abalone shell The abalone is also known as ear shells. Abalones are a snail species. They are often caught for their meat and their shell. The meat is used for consumption in fancy restaurants. The shell is already a beautiful decoration but its also very productive. Sage or palo santo is often burned here. It also has a cleansing and charging effect on gemstones and crystals when they are left in the shell.