Carved Natural Paua Shell Cabochon Earring on Sterling Silver Studs.. We use only the highest quality natural paua shell. No Dyes or artificial colours.
Sterling Silver (.925) is the silver standard used by quality silversmiths around the world. Silver is safe and healthy option.
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.
Clip Earring - Hand Carved Paua Shell (2071/cBX)
Paua Shell Clip Earring - 2068BX
Hand carved natural paua cabochon earring on Sterling Silver Studs. (Square across 2x2 cm ) These cabochon studs show the true nature of paua shell as a gem material. We search for the increasingly rare thick paua shells that are heavy enough to cut true cabochons. Cabochons with enough depth to show the rolling fire of changing colour, that is the true magic of the paua shell. Paua Shell is the most special shell in the world. Found only in New Zealand. Colour that varies from green & pinks to purples & blues, and even some shell with gold &crimsons. Colour that changeswhen view from different angles. Each shell is different in its colour toning, which makes each piece of our jewellery unique.
RETURN AND REFUND POLICY
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Paua Jewellery Care
Paua shell is high quality nacre, the same material as pearls. DO NOT use chemical cleaning dips, as these can eat into the natural shell. Gentel polishing with silver polish or a silver polishing cloth will restore the lustre and shine.