New Zealand Blue Paua Shell Pendant in Silver. Seashell Abalone *Video*

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For sale is a natural Paua shell pendant in a sterling silver frame. This gorgeous Paua shell has remarkable swirls of color and iridescence. The shell displays myriad shades of blue with hints of purple. The shell is a large square and it is framed in sterling silver.  You can see the outer part of the seashell from the back of the pendant.  The pendant has a large articulated bail.

Paua shell is the most valuable and beautiful form of abalone and is collected by divers from the clear coastal waters of New Zealand. The minerals in the area give the shells their intense depth of color. To ensure that Paua shells are a sustainable natural resource, New Zealand only allows divers to "free dive" for the shells (without oxygen tanks) and limits the number taken. Paua is often referred to as the "sea opal" due to is blue/green coloring and the incredible swirls that create unique patterns on every shell.

Video: https://youtu.be/t9CICdmYv_k