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Product of New Zealand
Genus and species: Haliotis iris. Wild.

If you order by shopping cart we will do our best to select the closest quantity and charge or credit your credit card for the difference.

Please call to order this item if you want an exact quantity (e.g., ¼ lb., ½ lb., etc.) and we will check to see if we can accommodate you.

Please note: We do NOT sort within the size. You will get an assortment of pieces within the size range when ordering by the code. For example, if you order 565-TPSS, you will get assorted pieces between 15 to 25 mm in size.

Assorted
Material Type:
Sea or Freshwater Shells
Please read the Note about Stock Types
Price: $129.43 per pound
    Order Code: 565-TPSL-AS
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    Availability Note: If we are Out of Stock or do not have enough of an item, please call or email us to confirm! Online quantities do not include merchandise that just arrived or may be enroute. If currently not available, we can also add you to our wish list to be notified when available.

    Our Satin Paua Shell Pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. They are available in assorted sizes. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit.

    The large shell pieces are 40mm to 65mm in size.

    Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The lighting in the photo above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these pieces. The pieces vary in size and shape and come from shells that have been tumbled to a natural, satin, or high gloss finish. Please note that there will be some degree of broken or chipped shells. If you only need a small quantity, our Packaged Paua Shells may be an alternative.

    The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The shells are a natural by-product.

    There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. Some pieces have the natural holes found on the edge of the shell and are nice on jewelry or leather bags. You will need to drill the shell under water. Do not breathe shell dust. This is very hard on your lungs.

    You do not have to order a full pound of tumbled pieces, but can order 1/4 pound, 1/2 pound or 3/4 pound if desired.

    Please note that we are offering tumbled pieces of paua. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have chips or be broken. We are not selling the paua as flawless, individually packaged pieces. We have many satisfied customers for this grade of paua. If, however, you are not pleased with what you received, please call us and send back 100% of the shell; we cannot accept partial returns on this product. We do not allow customers to high-grade or cherry-pick the pieces and send the rest back.

    A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.

    Paua are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls.