White lip shell is a tropical and subtropical marine bivalve mollusks. It is the endemic shell of China's South Sea.
Discount white lip shell is shaped like a plate. It is very big, generally 25 cm ~ 28 cm in length and 3 kg ~ 4 kg in weight.
According to historical records, the biggest cheap white lip shell in the world is 32 cm in length and 5 kg in weight. White lip shell is the biggest among the shellfish and the most excellent pearl shell.
Although handmade white lip shell is favorable, it is not widely distributed. On a global scale, it only lives in the coastal areas in several countries such as China, Australia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand,
China white lip shell has a high economic value. It is round and plump with delicious, nutritious meat, so it has been considered as the one of the tastiest dish.
Its shell is unique in color and shape. The pearl layer is thick and with beautiful luster, which make it become precious craftwork materials. It can be carved into various elegant ornamental art works. Its shell can be used as pharmaceutical raw materials, and white lip shell are popular in the international market.
It is more valuable that the pearls cultured by fashion white lip shell are big, coloury as well as costly. It can be used as valuable ornaments and medicinal herbs. Now white lip shell has become one of most popular terms on the international market.