The so-called Shiva eye shell is actually the protective door of the turban snail, which is native to tropical seas. When the turban snail dies, the door detaches, revealing a beautiful spiral pattern on the inside, which gives the shell its name, Shiva eye. On the outside, a remarkable array of green and brown colors is revealed. From shell to shell, the colors blend in various variations.
In Hinduism, the "Shiva eye" is a symbol for the third eye of the deity Shiva and a sign of higher consciousness.