Paua Jewelry


Paua shells ( say "pah-wah") are the most beautiful shells in the world. The brilliant light that radiates from Paua shells, along with the amazing patterns in it, come from the crystal layers that were created due to the protein and calcium present in them.

It is common Maori practice to gift paua shells to one another. According to them, this shell brings good luck, prosperity and peace to the wearer.

Pieces of paua shells, which are used in making jewelry, are mainly popular due to the unique interplay of color's that on gets to see on the surface. These shell change in color every time they are viewed from a different angel.To bring out the real beauty of these shells, they are first polished and then used in making accessories.

Paua shell are unique, beautiful and considered extremly lucky. Wheter this is true or just a traditional story that has passed down generations, no one knows.