If you are planning a beach theme or destination Wedding, the polished cockle shells are perfect to use for in filling your Heirloom Hourglass during your ceremony. They have a beautiful pattern and polished finish, and look wonderful in photos. The cockle shell is easy to fill with sand, and it has plenty of room inside for more than enough sand for filling your hourglass. At 4-5 inches, the cockle shell fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, making it easy to pour sand with. Your cockle shells will look beautiful displayed by your Heirloom Hourglass in a special place in your home! Shells are shown from 2 different views, please click on picture for enlarged, detailed view. 2 shells are included, which are actually 1 Large shell that easily fall apart creating the 2 individual shells.