Paua Shell Bomb Droplet Earrings

Paua shell bomb droplet earrings with a .925 silver cap and silver fish hook wires.  These earrings are thicker than our other droplet earrings and are carved from the denser areas of shell.  Earrings co-ordinate with other paua shell pieces in the range.

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.

Earrings 25mm x 6mm x 6mm.

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