About

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Born and raised by the ocean in New England, and later spending most of my life in California and Florida, I've always felt deeply connected to the sea. I can never get enough of it—and that passion finds its way into every shell I engrave.

While living in Florida, I began participating in arts and crafts events where I created hand-engraved, personalized seashells for visitors from around the world. Today, those shells continue to bring smiles to people across the globe—and that brings me so much joy.

This is a rare and time-honored craft—so rare, in fact, that only about three people in the U.S. currently practice it. It's delicate, time-consuming work that requires intense focus and patience. But the result is something truly special and one-of-a-kind.

Our Craft & Process

At Say It On A Shell, I custom engrave names, sayings, and images onto beautiful Tiger Cowrie shells and a variety of other unique shells. Every piece is hand-engraved by me right here in the USA.

The engraving process includes four careful steps:

1. Designing the stencil (each stencil is used only once)
    
2. Applying the stencil to the shell
    
3. Etching the design into the shell
    
4. Removing the stencil to reveal the final design
    

Because most shells have a different color beneath the surface, I carefully choose patterned shells like Noble Volutes, Imperial Volutes, and certain Cone shells to make the engraving really stand out. I also engrave on Pink Conchs, Whelks, Helmet Shells (like the Cameo Helmet and Yellow Helmet), and others—as long as the shell has a flat, smooth surface, I can engrave it.

Our "full-grown adult" Tiger Cowrie shells typically measure between 3" and 4", depending on availability. Each shell is unique—no two are ever exactly the same.

And rest assured: We NEVER harvest live or living creatures. All shells are ethically sourced.

Perfect for Gifts, Weddings & Events

Custom-engraved shells make stunning keepsakes and event decor. Wedding and party planners love using them as name placements for receptions—and we offer discounts on large orders.

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Order Today

Each shell is hand-engraved with care, love, and ocean-born inspiration. Click below to order your own custom name or message on a beautiful shell.

Thank you for supporting Say It on A Shell—where memories are etched in stone (well, shell).