Paua Shell gemstones handset in silver creating elegant rings. 

Paua shell is found mainly in the sea waters around New Zealand. It is harvested sustainably by free divers. The mollusc which produces the shell is mainly sought after for its meat , the shell being a bi-product. The New Zealand government manages the resource by allowing the harvest of a certain number per day and these must be above a specified size. The shells may be blue ,deep or pale pink in colour and exhibit wonderful swirling designs. They are made from many layers of nacre , created by the organism.

Paua Shell is a birthstone for the water signs of Pisces , Aquarius , Cancer and Scorpio.

Average weight 4.3 grams       Gemstone size 1.4cm x 1cm