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Helmet shell
by: Bronwen

"Cameo shell", "sardonyx shell" & "carnelian shell" are terms used in the cameo world, but since you need to buy a whole shell the terms you need to search shell dealers' listings are "helmet shell" & "cassis" (the Latin for helmet).

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ebay
by: Anonymous

I have seen these shells for sale on ebay sometimes. Have fun.

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carnelian shell
by: Anonymous

Carnelian shell usually come from West Africa, I have read. Can't go there, so I would like to buy one.

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