Fake Shells
Fake shells exist since shell collecting exists. However, for several centuries, they were rare. They reappeared in quantity in the shell world recently. This is typical in the world of collectors in periods where demand is high and supply short. You must be prepared when you buy such shells. In some cases, and especially for newcomers, they are occasionally very hard to dismantle. Currently, there are 186 fake shells shown here.
As a specialized collectors company, we do not approve fakes, but we now have to live with the phenomenon. In the meantime we have formed two specialised experts in our company, who can advise you in case of doubts. When consulting them, do not shoot the messenger. Thanks. Contact [email protected] in case you have problems with one or another shell on this level.
Pionoconus circumcisus
From acids and polished.
Pionoconus consors
A fake ALBINO shell. First heated to get dirty cream white and then put "on the roof" as they say on Mactan to get perfectly white through intensive sun light.
Pionoconus magus
Outer layer removed with acid. This is the result.
Pionoconus magus
Outer layer removed with acid. This is the result.
Pionoconus magus
Acid treated to obtain this colour.
Pionoconus magus
From acids and then polished.
Pionoconus magus
From acids and then polished.
Pionoconus magus f. borneensis
A fake albino.
Pionoconus magus magus
From acids and then polished.
Pleuroploca trapezium
Polished: so the spiral lines become very attractive.
Pterynotus miyokoae
A fake ALBINO shell. First heated to get dirty cream white and then put "on the roof" as they say on Mactan to get perfectly white through intensive sun light. Not to confuse with a similarly shaped rare species from the Solomon\'s !!
Pterynotus pinnatus
Particularly nice fake, reaches the level of work of art.
Puncticulis pulicarius
The spots have been removed by heating. The colour looks plausible, but it's not natural.
Puncticulis pulicarius pulicarius
Fake pattern made by polishing.
Rhizoconus capitaneus
Polished to obtain this exceptional color.
Rhizoconus capitaneus
Polished to obtain this exceptional color.
Rhizoconus capitaneus f. ceciliae
A painted shell, the rare "black" form.
Rhizoconus miles
Polished: the miles with special color.
Rhizoconus mustelinus
A great color, polished.
Rhizoconus vexillum vexillum
Rare yellow color, polished.