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Paua Unique to New Zealand
It is only found in the sea around New Zealand. This marine mollusk eats seaweed and lives clinging to rocks at depths of 1-10 meters, normally along the shoreline. Paua Shell is the most colorful of all the abalone shells. Most other abalone are pale in comparison. We utilize only natural paua. We use no colour enhancers, dyes or plastic resin coatings, like some manufacturers who use thin young paua shells. The amazing colour of the paua shell in our is totally natural. We just polish the shell to it's maximum luster to let you see the true play of colour within the shell. Designs in polished Sterling Silver: Each piece of our Jewelry has the .925 stamped on the back, which means it meets the International standard of at least 92.5 % silver content (excludes "Seahorse" which is 100% Paua)
Our prices are in New Zealand Dollars - Save on our low exchange rate and include FREE world wide airpost to you
Our prices are in New Zealand Dollars - Save on our low exchange rate and include FREE world wide airpost to you
Our prices are in New Zealand Dollars - Save on our low exchange rate and include FREE world wide airpost to you
The Most Colorful Shell There is no other shell in the world that has the colour like Paua Shell colour that varies from greens & pinks to purples & blues and even some shells with gold or crimson toning. The gem quality shell only comes from the oldest paua with the thickest shells. We select the best colour shells and carve and work them with silver into jewelry that shows paua for the beautiful material that it is. Each shell has a different colour range, which makes each piece of jewelry unique. Iridescent Colour The colour in the paua shell changes when viewed at different angles. This iridescence, similar to that of Mother of Pearl shell, but far more brilliant, is what makes paua shell so amazing as a gem material for use in jewelry. It is truly one of nature's marvels. Each shell is different in it's colour toning, and in the patterns within the shell. The black patterns in the shell come from layers of protein that are laid down between the layers of calcium that make up the shell. The brilliant colours are from light being refracted within the crystal layers. The same effect as the iridescent colour found in Opals.
The jewellery we supply will vary in colour from the pieces shown on our website. The materials we work with are natural materials and each piece is unique with it's own colour range. We promise to only ship jewelry that we consider beautiful. |
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PRIVACY STATEMENT: We do not sell, disclose or give away any customer details Purchase with confidence: Our guarantee policy means that if goods are faulty we will offer a total refund on the cost of the goods and postage. If you are not pleased with your purchase and change your mind, we will refund the cost of the goods (postage exclusive) when returned to us in original condition. We have been in business for 17 years posting goods overseas and our website has been operating for 6 years with lots of praise and without any problems.
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- General Manager Wayne Taylor , 324 State Highway One, 4kms North of
Warkworth Copyright © 2001 Sheep World New Zealand - Last modified: October 10, 2003 |
Paua
is a species of abalone (Halitosis Iris)
