Paua Shell French Hook Earrings

Just wanted to make sure you guys know that this is not the wild and endangered paua, but the sustainable farmed ones (read: I am not a poacher).

DESCRIPTION
Real mini farmed paua shells sculpted with beachstone and set in classic french hook earring wires.

Beachstone setting – Inspired by the organic beauty of beach sand & stones, we’ve created these ‘beachstone’ settings out of resin putty and clay. Hand formed with New Zealand beach sand inclusions, we’ve chosen marine turquoise to match the hues of the paua and the ocean.

PAUA STORIES
– Blue Paua (Blue Abalone) is an endemic (indigenous) marine mollusc  that can be found around the coast of New Zealand. Paua symbolises all of what it means to live in this beautiful country.
- Paua shells are also a symbol of home as they were once the dwelling place for marine creatures. A meaning piece of jewellery to keep your thoughts at ease and remind yourself that you will always have a safe haven wherever life may take you.
- Paua’s iconic internal lustre also represents true inner beauty that never fades away but grows & matures with time.

OTHER DETAILS
– shell height: approx 15-20mm
– wire metal: approx 10mm in height, hypoallergenic sterling silver 
– packaging: charcoal black cardboard box

PROVENANCE
Paua shells have been sourced from a sustainable and ethical local paua farm. These shells have not reached full maturity so have been sustainably repurposed for jewellery.

ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWELLERY
We work with natural elements to create pieces that are one-of-a kind. What you receive might not look exactly the same as what is pictured, but each piece will share your individuality and uniqueness!