Tuatea Paua Shell Earrings in Silver

Lovely earring combining the beauty of natural paua shell inlaid in an unusual pierced sterling silver setting reminiscent of rolling waves.  Earrings have silver fish hook wires.  

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.

Earring 35mm x 10mm.

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