What is the star system?
The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
| 0 – 5 pieces | 6 stars |
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| 6 – 10 pieces | 5 stars |
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| 11 - 25 pieces | 4 stars | |
| 26 - 75 pieces | 3 stars | |
| 76 - 150 pieces | 2 stars | |
| > 150 pieces | 1 star | |
We want to point out that the star system is only very reliable for PHILIPPINE shells only, as we handle very few foreign shells in general. As time goes, the system will become more and more performant.
Collectables
OLIVIDAE
A semi-precious family with about 400 species, subspecies and forms. Olividae thank their success among collectors to the high brilliance of the shells and to the large degree of variability within one species. Their taxonomy is difficult and the nomenclature chaotic. Because members of the genus Oliva, apart from a few exceptions, all live in shallow water, usually in colonies. Very popular among collectors are large porphyria and rubrolabiata.
For a list of genera and species:
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=23082
