Carved Paua Shell Brooch. We use only the highest quality natural paua shell. No Dyes or artificial colours.
Paua  Te Koha a Tangaroa
The Gift of the God of the Sea
Paua is unique to New Zealand. The most colorful species of Abalone. Regarded by New Zealanders past and present as a taonga or treasure. Maori legend has it that paua was a special gift from Tangaroa, the God of the Sea. 
Rei Jewellery exclusively uses gem quality natural paua shell when creating our designs.