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Sterling Silver Spondylous Oyster Shell Citrine Earrings
By Tika
Located in Arcata, CA
These one of a kind earrings feature spondylous oyster shells, a symbol of femininity and fertility
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Brown Wild Oyster Shell Beads Up cycled Statement Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Beads.Black Mother of Pearl is polished Nacreous Oyster shell, called Pinctada Margaritifera which creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Onyx, Copper

Early 20th Century Oyster Shell Hanging Lantern from Upton House Estate
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A superbly decorative and elegant custom made lantern that is constructed from large oyster shells
Category

1920s English Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Lead

Natural Pearl and Diamond Oyster Shell Design Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each shell-shaped earring set with a natural pearl measuring 10.8mm and 11.5mm respectively and
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Jean Claude Dresse Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell
By Jean Claude Dresse, Pierre Giraudon
Located in Brussels , BE
Vide-Poche of a shell with mother of pearl in epoxy resin. Designed by belgian artist Jeac Claude
Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell, Epoxy Resin

A.Jeschel Spiney Shell Oyster and Turquoise bracelet
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind This round shape Spiny Oyster shell bracelet has been tastefully designed with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Eight Iridescent Blush Ivory Porcelain Oyster Plates by Royal Worcester, 1887
By Royal Worcester
Located in Pasadena, CA
A very fine set of eight English porcelain oyster plates, each with seven embedded oyster shells on
Category

1880s English Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Five Vintage "Oyster Sticks" Mounted on Metal Stands
Located in Antwerp, BE
harbour. The white circles are left over calcium deposits from the oyster shells. We have mounted each
Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Oyster Shells

Late 19th Century Italian Silver Giltwood Grotto Arm Chair
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
the form of dolphins all raised on splayed legs carved as oyster shells.
Category

19th Century Italian Used Oyster Shells

20th Century French Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual, beautifully cast French silver serving spoon. The bowl is in the shape of an oyster
Category

Early 1900s French Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver

Set of Three French Art Deco Wall Lights
Located in Warlingham, GB
Set of three large oyster shell art deco wall lamps with gold mottled glass shades. They each
Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Chrome

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Conus Shell in Silver frame, Eco -Luxe , Pendant Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Unusual Conus Shell in Silver frame ,Pendant Necklace. Designing with small and medium shells is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Encrusted Terracota Octopus pot lamp
Located in Azaruja, PT
decades or more , meaning that they are encrusted with oyster shells and beautiful sea life. Our team
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique Terracota Octopus Pot . Portugal
Located in Azaruja, PT
under sea and used as a trap for individual octopus, a lovely pink. Oyster shells create beautiful pearl
Category

Early 1900s Portuguese Organic Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Terracota Octopus Pot . Portugal
Located in Azaruja, PT
under sea and used as a trap for individual octopus, a lovely pink. Oyster shells create beautiful pearl
Category

Early 1900s Portuguese Organic Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Terracotta

Iridescent Mother of Pearl Statement Necklace Sustainable Eco by Sylvia gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
French Deco golden Ribbon.White/Gold mother of pearl has been sourced from Oyster shell called Pinctada
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl

Natural Wild Pearl , with black Coral on Pendant Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
oyster shells image can be seen in photo gallery. Each S.Gottwald piece is one of a kind, handmade and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Natural Pearl, Coral, Gold Plate

Sylvia Gottwald, Extra , Golden Mother of Pearl Neck/Pendant , Gilded Chain Mail.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Pendant in a moon shape has the most exceptional golden iridescence from wild Oyster shell , harvested in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate

Samurai Dolls
Located in New York, NY
oyster shell paste) to create the milky white complexion so admired by the Japanese. This surface was
Category

19th Century Japanese Used Oyster Shells

Samurai Dolls
Samurai Dolls
$2,500 / set
Pair of Large Mid-18th Century George II Rococo Gilt Corner Brackets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large size. An oyster shell shaped cartouche surrounded by theatrical garlands flowers, acanthus, and C
Category

1760s English Baroque Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Giltwood

Gianmaria Buccelatti Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
impressive setting is further enhanced with oyster shell scalloping borders and linear Florentine finish
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Gofun Meiji Period Hina Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls Provenanc, circa 1868
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oyster shell faces and hands. Figures in elaborate many layered embroidered vivid textiles on a double
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Fabric

HOOH 10-1
By Keizaburo Okamura
Located in New York, NY
, oyster shell, crushed glass on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Glass, Pigment, Wood

Historical stone Venus from Astor Newport home
Located in New Haven, CT
hand carved French sandstone sculpture of Venus with a halo of an oyster shell, was commissioned by
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sandstone

Architectural, Gold Leaf Vermeil , Eco-luxe, Pendant Necklace by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Nacreous oysters shells create a pearl, which is the only gem produced by a living organism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil

Pink Biwa Pearls Amethist Beads 6 strand Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
. Black pearls are produced primarily in Polynesia by black oyster shells called Pinctada Margaritifera
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium

Street of Jaisalmer - Gold Leaf, Mineral and Ores Painting, Streetscape Realism
By Maria Mitsumori
Located in Tokyo, JP
An original painting, made with 24k gold leaves, crushed minerals (natural and synthetic), oyster
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Stone, Gold Leaf

Small scale oyster Photorealist painting with blue, red, and brown, "Chill"
Located in Binghamton, NY
oyster shell and the wet sheen of its fleshy meat. This small scale work is perfect for seafood lovers
Category

2010s Photorealist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Linen, Oil

Small scale Photorealist oyster painting with blue, red, and brown, "Pearls"
Located in Binghamton, NY
depicts an oyster against a light blue background. The oyster is accompanied by numerous pearls and metal
Category

2010s Photorealist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Linen, Oil, Board

Small scale Photorealist oyster painting with red, brown, blue "Wellfleet Pearl"
Located in Binghamton, NY
luminous quality of the oyster shell and the wet sheen of its fleshy meat. This small scale work is perfect
Category

2010s Photorealist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Linen, Oil, Board

18K Gold Rectangle Drop Earrings with White Mother of Pearl, Quartz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. The neutral tone of the gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring Mother of Pearl Quartz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pearl, and Diamond Halo, in 18K yellow gold. White mother of pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Marble Sculpture of Cupid with a Dolphin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, or maybe it relates to Venus, Cupid’s mother, who was washed ashore on an oyster shell followed by
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Marble

Hi June Parker 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Mabe Pearl Stud Earrings
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
attached to the inside shell of a Mollusk (oyster shell). Because of this, they develop a flat base and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden City - 24k Gold and Mineral, Cityscape, Luxurious, Big Painting, Gemstone
By Maria Mitsumori
Located in Tokyo, JP
24k gold, crushed minerals (natural and synthetic), oyster shells and gold-coated mica on Japanese
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Stone, Gold

18 Karat Gold Trillion Doublet Necklace with Mother of Pearl Quartz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. The neutral tone of the gemstone compliments any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Hexagon Dangle Earrings w/White Mother of Pearl, Quartz Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
make these earrings shine in any season. White mother of pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Marquise Fashion Necklace w/ Mother of Pearl, Quartz Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
-inch. White mother of pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Hexagon Fashion Necklace with White Mother of Pearl Quartz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
any season. White mother of pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

In the studio: a break for Pepsi
By George Weissbort
Located in London, GB
beauty; and here Weissbort replaces the mussel, shrimp and oyster shells found in a Hubert de Bellis (q.v
Category

20th Century British Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Board

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Dangle Earrings with Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - Black Onyx is a chalcedony quartz mined in Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Time s Arrow - Identities in Between, Mineral and Semi-Precious Stone Painting
By Maria Mitsumori
Located in Tokyo, JP
stones) and crushed oyster shells on Japanese paper, mounted on a wood panel. Because these substances
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Stone

14 Karat Rose Gold Ring w/Cushion Amethyst, Mother of Pearl Diamonds 2/3 Carat
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - Amethyst was St
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Dangle Earrings w/Amethyst, Mother of Pearl Champagne Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
from the inner lining of oyster shells, andn is believed to promote prosperity. Doves master artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring w/ Amethyst, Pink Mother of Pearl Doublet Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
of eternal love." Mother of pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, andn is believed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold Art Deco Style Ring Rock Crystal Quartz, Onyx and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - Onyx is a chalcedony quartz mined in Brazil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold...

18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring w/Rock Crystal Quartz, Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - Rock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k ...

18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring w/Rock Crystal Quartz, Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stones ♦ - Mother of Pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Black Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crysta...

18 Karat Gold Pear Shape Ring with Hematite, Mother of Pearl, Topaz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - White topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Hematite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Cushion Cocktail Ring with Lapis Lazuli, White Topaz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
was buried with the stone. - Mother of Pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring w/Lapis Lazuli, Mother of Pearl, Amethyst Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - Amethyst was St. Valentine's stone of choice, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k...

Green Marble Blown Glass Ninfea Pendant Toni Zuccheri 70s Venini Murano
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in PARIS, FR
hypnotic transparency. The organic undulating shape is reminiscent of an oyster shell, mushroom or
Category

1970s Italian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Metal

18K Gold Pear Shape Cocktail Ring with Lapis Lazuli, White Topaz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster shells, and is believed to promote prosperity. - White Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

In the Studio: A Break for Pepsi
By George Weissbort
Located in London, GB
beauty; and here Weissbort replaces the mussel, shrimp and oyster shells found in a Hubert de Bellis (q.v
Category

20th Century Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Board, Oil

Red Oyster High Chair by Michael Sodeau for Offecct, 2008
By Michael Sodeau, Offecct
Located in s Heer Arendskerke, NL
whole. The shape is inspired by the seductive shell of an oyster, and the curved armrests offer users a
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Modern Scandinavian Swivel Chair
By Michael Sodeau
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Oyster High Swivel Chair is an example of modern Scandinavian design. Created by Michael
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Metal

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, White Mother of Pearl , organic form , Silver backed Pendant, .
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
oysters create a pearl, which is the only gem produced by a living organism. M.O.P/nacre the shell of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Silver

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Used Oyster Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used oyster shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used oyster shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and earthenware. Used oyster shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used oyster shells made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used oyster shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Longchamp, Oscar Gutherz and Sarreguemines produced popular used oyster shells that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Oyster Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.