We import double-wick abalone shell candles from South Africa that are wonderful party candles.  These have been selling well in Europe and are just now coming to the United States.  The natural holes along the edge of the shells have been plugged and the shells have been filled to the brim with wax that comes in a variety of scents.  The candles come in a poly bag that is tied at the top with raffia and has a piece of dyed abalone shell for decoration.   The shells are between 5" and 7" wide and 1.5" to 2" deep.

The Abalone Shell Candles come in a variety of scents, including sea breeze, lemon grass, citronella, lavender, cherry, vanilla, and jasmine.  The candles will burn for about 11 hours.

The African green abalone shells we use have been edged and cleaned.  They have been cleaned and polished on the inside; the outside is clean, but still rough.  The shells can be cleaned and used for decoration once the wax is gone, re-filled with more wax, or used as a garden decoration or cactus planter. 

Genus and species: Haliotis midae.

This particular species of abalone was recently placed under CITES III trade controls by South Africa in May 2007.  Because of the cost of obtaining a CITES export permit from the U.S., we cannot export this item out of the U.S.

These shells are a by-product of the food industry.

Made in South Africa

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