A beautiful pair of grape agate crystal cluster and abalone shell on custom stands. Grape Agate refers to a unique and beautiful variety of chalcedony, a type of microcrystalline quartz. It is known for its distinctive spherical formations that resemble clusters of grapes, giving it the name "grape agate." The individual grape-like structures are botryoidal, meaning they have a smooth, rounded appearance. It is characterized by its round, bead-like formations that often cluster together. The color can vary and may include shades of purple, green, white, or even blue. The distinctive grape-like structures form as a result of the chalcedony depositing in concentric layers around a central nucleus, much like the layers of an onion. Beautiful, in perfect condition extraordinary shell / snail, whose mother-of-pearl layer shimmers differently in the light, from blue to green and violet. Abalone is a gastropod mollusk that lives in coastal saltwater. A member of the Haliotidae family, it ranges in size from 4 to 10 inches. Like other univalve snails, it has a single shell on top and uses a large foot to cling to rocks and eat algae. The abalone shell is flat and spiral-shaped with several small holes around the edges. Its other names include ear shells and sea ears because of its shell shape. The interior of the shell is an iridescent mother of pearl (nacre) pattern that is as prized as the meat it protects. Approximate Dimension including stand # Grape Agate : Height: 27 cm, Width: 10 cm # Abalone : Height: 26 cm, Width: 9 cm NOTE: - Please check with your local regulations and authorities if it is allowed to bring this item into your country, prior to bidding. - It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures. - THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL. THE SHIPMENT - The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. - Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home - WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! - If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.