{"title":"Calliostomatidae Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite beauty of the Calliostomatidae family, featuring premium top snails renowned for their intricate spiral architecture and stunning iridescent mother-of-pearl finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese collectible shells showcase nature's geometric precision with delicate ridges, perfectly conical shapes, and mesmerizing patterns that make each specimen unique. Prized by serious shell collectors and coastal decor enthusiasts alike, Calliostomatidae shells bring sophisticated ocean elegance to any collection or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach shell in this family represents millions of years of natural evolution, creating timeless pieces that celebrate the artistry of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calliostoma-scalenum-22-1mm-0591cal-tsc","title":"Calliostoma scalenum 22.1mm #0591CAL-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful deep-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collected from Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida. This outstanding specimen displays rich bronze-brown coloration, sharply beaded spiral sculpture, and an exceptionally clean conical form with excellent symmetry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected in 240–300 feet using baited lobster traps aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR. The intricate texture and glossy finish give this species remarkable visual appeal, especially under lighting where the beaded sculpture stands out beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very attractive deep-water top shell and an excellent representative specimen from the Pulley Ridge fauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC Catalog #: #0591CAL-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Calliostomatidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap, 240–300 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 22.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition with strong structure, glossy surface, and beautiful natural coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome minor imperfections may be present, which are normal for authentic deep-water trap collected specimens. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell will be carefully packed and shipped securely to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the personal deep-water collecting efforts of Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48301501645044,"sku":"591","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/07A26E39-6A6E-4318-BE03-F0BE18F7AD2A.png?v=1779191887"},{"product_id":"calliostoma-scalenum-22-3mm-0596cal-tsc","title":"Calliostoma scalenum 22.3mm #0596CAL-TSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful deep-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collected from Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida. This exceptional specimen displays rich copper-brown coloration, sharply beaded spiral sculpture, and outstanding symmetry with a beautifully elevated conical profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected in 240–300 feet using baited lobster traps aboard the F\/V AVA PILAR. The glossy finish and intricate texture give this shell remarkable visual appeal, especially under lighting where the fine beading and contrasting white markings stand out beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding representative specimen from the Pulley Ridge deep-water fauna and a beautiful addition to any serious collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC Catalog #: #0596CAL-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalliostoma scalenum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Calliostomatidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Pulley Ridge, Dry Tortugas, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Baited lobster trap, 240–300 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Collected: February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector: Randy Rivera – F\/V AVA PILAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 22.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition with strong structure, glossy surface, and beautiful natural coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome minor imperfections may be present, which are normal for authentic deep-water trap collected specimens. 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