Sterling Silver and Paua Pendants

Sterling Silver - Paua Pendants

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NATURAL PAUA

Paua shell is the most special shell in the world. Found only in New Zealand.

Colour that varies from greens & pinks to purples & blues, and even some shells with

golds & crimsons. Colour that changes when viewed from different angles. It is this iridescence ,

similar to that of Mother of Pearl shell , but far more brilliant, that makes paua shell such a amazing

gem material to work with. It is truly one of natures marvels. Each shell is different in its colour toning, which makes each piece of our jewellery unique.

Unique and Original

Designs by

Ray Fransham

Ray has been working with paua shell for over 20 years, still enraptured

with the iridescent moving colour of this unique taonga.

Inspiration comes from the Bush, the Sea and the Land forms of NZ,

melded with our unique cultural heritage.

Ray Fransham

5th Generation New Zealander

" Whalesong II "

A celebration of our Oceans.

The whale's tail blended with the fluidity of water and waves, is marvelously symbolic of the power and magnificence of our seas.

Strength and power combined with magical movement and beauty

Style No. 3088BX NZ$ 192.50 (Width across 5.2 cm.)

Sterling Silver Pendant, inlaid with natural paua shell Price include Silver (.925) 18" chain

" Mermaid's Dream "

The Patterns either side are

symbolic of the sea.

The matching pairs

hint of dancing and bonding.

Style No. 3087BX NZ$ 169.00

Sterling Silver Pendant, inlaid with natural paua shell Price include 18" Sterling Silver Chain

"Tangata Pasifika "

The Cross standing in the Sea.

The story of New Zealand, the story of all of Polynesia,

has been the story of Christianity in the Pacific.

It is now, what all our cultures have in common

We are all Tangata Pasifika. - People of the Pacific.

Style No. 3072BX NZ$ 166.00 (Diameter 3.3 cm.)

Sterling Silver Pendant, inlaid with natural paua shell Price include Silver (.925) 18" chain

"Wheel of Life "

New Life continually unfurling.

To have the koru opening in a circle like this is,

I Believe, a new idea. Which illustrates the

unique way in New Zealand, that we are still

writing our iconography.

Style No. 3069BX NZ$ 173.00 (Diameter 3.3 cm.)

Sterling Silver Pendant, inlaid with natural paua shell Price include Silver (.925) 18" chain

" A River Ran through It "

Something

for him

This piece began as a search for the line that spoke

of hills and rivers, and valleys. That caught the

essence of our landscape. This line of silver allows

the paua pattern on either side to draw the picture,

for each person to identify with. Speaks of the New Zealand Cultural bond with the land

Style No. 3071BX NZ$ 109.00 (across wide 1.6 cm, length 2.6 cm)

Sterling Silver Pendant, inlaid with natural paua shell. Price include with braid thong & Toggle

Something for Him & Her

" Rei-Matau"

The tradition of wearing a fish-hook or matau as a pendant,

is in memory of Maui, the legendary superhero, fishing up

the North Island of NZ. The Maori name for the North

Island is Te Ika a Maui - The Fish of Maui.

The significance of this legend led to a tradition of creating

non-functional fish-hooks as abstract works of art, many of

which cab be found in our museums.

This original hook design is my contribution to continuing

this unique New Zealand art form.

Style No. 3078BX NZ$ 105.00

Sterling Silver Natural Paua Shell Pendant with Braided Cord / shell toggle

" Seeds of Life"

Designed to be beautiful. A piece on which many

meanings could be placed. It is the Maori tradition

that the symbology of a piece of art is used as a

nemonic or aid to memory for the appropriate story.

The 4 koru could represent potential children or

actual children or mokopuna. They could represent

a more general vitality and springing forth of life. It's up to you.

Style No. 3079BX NZ$ 179.50

Sterling Silver Natural Paua Shell Pendant with 18" Satin Twisted Cord &Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp

" Wave - Frond "

Inspired by the Silver Fern - iconic

emblem of New Zealands sports teams.

" Wave - Frond " speaks of the sea , the beach and the bush. A true symbol of New Zealand.

Style No. 3089scBX NZ$ 145.00 (Total Length 4.3 cm.)

Sterling Silver Pendant, inlaid with natural paua shell Price include 18" Satin Twisted Cord &Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp

"Paua Window"

The idea of this piece, is for you to see

in the paua shell what you want to see.

Polishing paua to a flat surface creates

a different pattern every time.

A bold silver edge to frame it.

A pedestal to give it strength.

It's a window onto a scene from your imagination.

Style No. 3058BX NZ$ 113.00

Sterling Silver Natural Paua Shell Pendant

with 18" Sterling Silver Chain

(Total pendant height 2.3 cm.)

"Foggy Morning"

A design abstract enough

to be reminder of many things.

To me, it is the sun rising through the fog over

the rolling downs of the central Waikato, where I live.

(Length 2.7 cm.)

Style No. 3070BX NZ$ 103.50

Sterling Silver Natural Paua Shell Pendant

with 18" Sterling Silver Chain

Sterling Silver- natural paua

Sterling Silver ( .925) is the silver standard used by quality silversmiths around the world. Silver is one of the noble metals, one of the precious metals, renowned because they don't cause allergies.

Rei jewellery Ltd. only uses solid sterling silver, including our chains.

Yes, the vibrant changing rainbow of colour that you see as you review through each piece of jewellery, is the real natural colour of paua shell. No dyes or artificial colours. Rei Jewellery Ltd. uses only the highest natural paua shell, polished to perfection.