Pāua & Kina Shell Pair Necklace

Nostalgem - Handcrafted from an authentic juvenile farmed New Zealand pāua shell, paired with your choice of a native kōta (wheel) or kina (sea urchin) shell. As Kiwiana as it gets, in miniature — wee little reminders of home, however you carry it. Choose the story you'd like to wear.

Kina (Sea Urchin)
The kina shell is a piece of New Zealand's coastline — the rocks, the reef, the sea. For most Kiwis it brings back family holidays and gathering kai.

Shells — Pāua (abalone) from a local New Zealand farm; kōta or kina shells gathered from NZ's coastline, chosen at checkout

Setting — hand-set in our signature beach sand stone setting — real sand mixed into sculpted clay, pressed by hand

Chain — hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant stainless steel, 45–50cm

Natural variation — these are real shells, so size, form, and colour will vary slightly from what's pictured — but that's exactly what makes yours unique to you

Gift-ready packaging – Comes in a black jewellery box, ready for gifting.

Nostalgem
One-of-a-kind New Zealand Jewellery made from Paua, Native Shells & Botanicals

We work with natural elements to create pieces that are one-of-a kind. What you receive might not look exactly the same as what is pictured, but each piece will share your individuality and uniqueness!

PROVENANCE

Paua shells have been sourced from a sustainable and ethical local paua farm. These shells have not reached full maturity so have been sustainably repurposed for jewellery.