Abalone Shell Properties

Abalone shells are tough and hard, with a flat oval shape and a shimmering interior. The thick layer of shell and the added nacre are made from calcium carbonate stacks of protein which makes for an extremely durable material although it seems light and soft to the touch. The abalone shell is said to withstand the weight of a truck and last a hundred years.

Abalone Shell Metaphysical Properties

Abalone is a mysterious compound, produced gradually deep below, in spite of the rough tides of the sea. The vibrational frequency as a result is reported to be calming and harmonizing. It promotes one’s intuition, clarity in one’s perspective, sensitivity to oneself and others, which is extremely powerful for self-awareness. Abalone will cleanse the negative energy in any space after emotional or traumatic events, it relieves anxiety and aids in emotional balance. This is particularly helpful for those who may struggle with motivation.

In Native American cultures, the abalone shell is used as a smudge bowl to burn sage in. They believed that the abalone and sage together would carry their messages up to heaven. In the Apache culture, abalone is used in The Sunrise Ceremony, a ritual that marks a girl’s passage into womanhood. 

Abalone Shell Healing Properties

Abalone is often used in cleansing rituals because of its proclivity to pure oneness and connection, or rather, divine connection. The crown chakra, third eye and heart chakra are particularly benefited by abalone. Using sage alongside abalone is reported to harness the vibrational frequencies of the ocean and channel your highest chakras in tune with divinity in order to achieve the following; anti-inflammatory properties which aids in skeletal issues, relief from muscle tension, arthritis, strengthening of the heart muscles, boosting of eyesight, helps to ward off allergies and other skin complications. 

Benefits of Wearing Abalone

Wearing abalone in the form of jewelry is reported to reduce mental clutter, promote a general boost in natural immunity and aids in proper digestion. The wearing thereof is also said to assist in the uptake of vitamin A and vitamin D. 

Wearing abalone in conjunction with certain stones may have additional benefits. For example, wearing abalone with lapis lazuli can help one become more comfortable with one’s environment so as to promote a feeling of control; however, really all it does is calm and stabilize the frequencies. Other stones such as moonstone, calcite, aragonite, hiddenite and blue chalcedony have a similar effect when worn alongside abalone.