by Virginia L. Allen

Created on: May 07, 2010   Last Updated: May 12, 2010

With the plethora of shell gifts available to the public, finding the perfect gift for the avid shell collector is all a matter of using your imagination.

If you are in the market for a great shell gift for a shell collector, here are some great useful gift ideas to get you started:

1.) Collector Jars - if you are looking for an inexpensive, yet thoughtful gift for the avid shell collector, how about gifting them with a variety of empty collector jars to store them in. Here's a quick tip: add a ribbon around the neck of the jar to add a little pizazz.

2.) Novelty Seashell Writing Pens - these writing pens have mini shells contained in the body of the pen. The seashell lover can write as they enjoy a view of some of their favorite shells.

In addition to these, streamline seashell writing pens are available in pearly whelk and trumpet shells, which literally give the seashell lover the ability to turn his or her favorite shell into a writing tool.

3.) Seashell Nightlights or Lamps- handcrafted and made from real seashells; you can light the shell collector's way with a unique seashell nightlights or lamp.

4.) Shell Kitchenware/Bath Accessories- if you want to gift the look and feel of shells without the shells themselves, great shell kitchenware/bath accessories such as floor rugs, dish-clothes, kitchen/bath towels, and other kitchen/bath accessories.

5.) Shell Jewelry Boxes - what a great gift idea for the shell collector who is an admirer of jewelry as well. Shell jewelry boxes are not only beautiful, they are also practical.

6.) Shell Tissue Box Holders - this is another practical gift idea for a shell collector. Everyone can use a tissue now and then, so what a great way to disguise them by storing the tissue box in a tissue box holder made entirely of shells.

7.) Shell Candle-holders - shells make great candle-holders as well, and any shell collector would love to possess a couple of these to dine by candlelight.

8.) Shell Engraved Pill Boxes and Business Card Holders - if you need something a little more elegant, then shell engraved pill boxes and business card holders are the perfect fit.

In addition to being streamlined and classy, these gift ideas are extremely useful for the aspiring or established business man or woman.

Therefore, if you are in need of a great gift idea for the avid shell collector in your life, why not pick and choose from this short list. You are sure to find one that will tickle the fancy of any shell lover.

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