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Stylised Koru Paua Shell and Silver Earrings

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Pretty earring combining the beauty of natural paua shell inlay in a stylised koru and sterling silver setting.  Earrings have silver fish hook wires. Matching pendant available. 

Earring 25mm x 8mm.

Paua, one of the natural gems of the South Pacific, no other shell in the world has colour like paua shell. Its colour varies from greens and pinks to purples and blues and changes when viewed from different angles. It is this iridescence, similar to that of mother of pearl shell, but far more brilliant, that makes every piece of paua shell jewellery unique.

Gift boxed in our luxury matt black boxes with exclusive earthspirit logo - perfect for giving or for keeping.

Product Description

This incredibly beautiful shell comes from the coastal waters of New Zealand and surprisingly belongs to a sea snail. In its watery home the snail wouldn’t even rate a second glance but when its protective lime outer layer is removed an amazing array of blue, green and purple shimmering shades are revealed. The Maoris have always treasured the Paua not only for its fantastic shell that it used as inlay in carvings but also for its tasty meat. Because of this fishing is now strictly controlled and although shells may be picked from the beach, divers can only use snorkels and even then there is a limit to the amount that can be taken to prevent over fishing.

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Earring Fitting Fish Hook (pierced ears)

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