Stromb shells are found in warm waters like Hawaiʻi. Their unique shapes make them a perfect addition to shell charm jewelry.
Smaller sizes are common, while larger ones can be rare finds. Find the one you love and name it in your custom order, or explore Hawaiian shell jewelry.
Explore stromb shell types
Spotted
Rare finds
Hawaiian
How to identify a stromb shell
Strombs have a sturdy, spiraled shell that ends in a point, with an outer lip that flares out as the shell matures. Look for the small notch near the base of that lip, a detail found on strombs and their larger relatives, the conchs. Hawaiian strombs are often cream to golden brown, while spotted strombs are marked with fine flecks of color.
Where are stromb shells found?
Strombs live on sandy bottoms and reef flats in shallow water. They are found while freediving and beachcombing along Oʻahu’s shores.
Stromb shell jewelry
Smaller strombs are lovely in shell charm necklaces and anklets, alongside cone, cowrie and puka shells. Each piece is finished in 14k gold-filled, with select pieces and custom orders in sterling silver.
Collected with care: Only empty shells are kept. Full shells go carefully back to their habitat, and any shells or beach treasures not used are returned too. Every stromb is handpicked on Oʻahu. Read more about ethical shelling in the Shell Guide.
Stromb shell questions
Is a stromb a conch?
Yes. Strombs belong to the true conch family, and they share the flared lip and notch of their larger relatives. In Hawaiʻi they are much smaller than the conchs many people picture.
Are stromb shells rare?
Small strombs are common along Oʻahu’s shores, but larger ones like those pictured at the top of this page are a rare find, and a treasured one.
Can I choose a specific stromb shell for a custom piece?
Any custom piece can begin with the stromb of your choosing, whether a Hawaiian or spotted stromb. Simply name it in your custom order, or email me for help choosing.
