Paua Shell Products

There is a total of just over one pound of New Zealand paua shell pieces.  The breakdown of each type is as follows: 0.15 lb. of 565Z-CHPU-AS0.1 lb. of 565Z-TPSRL-AS0.175 lb. of 565Z-TPSRM-AS0.15 lb. of 565Z-TPSRS-AS0.075 lb. of 565Z-TPSRU-AS0.175 lb. of 565Z-TPSS-AS0.1 lb. of 565Z-TPSXL-AS0.15 lb. of 565Z-TPWSU-AS 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...

These are 1 kilogram bags of highly polished Paua shell nugget pieces. Size: 20-50mm or about 3/4" to almost 2". There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone shell found only in the cold waters of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of highly polished Paua shell nuggets. Size: 20-50mm or 0.8" to 2" with some variation in size as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone...

These are 1 kilogram bags of fine highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 5-15mm or about 0.2" to 0.5" piece with some variation as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of fine highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 5-15mm or about 0.2" to 0.5" piece with some variation as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1 kilogram bags of large highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 40-65mm or 1.5" to 2.5" pieces with some variation as these are natural items. 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of large highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 40-65mm or about 1.5" to 2.5" with some variation as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone...

These are 1 kilogram bags of medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 25-45mm or about 1" to 2" with some variation as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone...

These are 1/4 lb bags of medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 25-45mm or about 1" to 2" with some variation in size as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1 kilogram bags of small highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-25mm or 0.5" to 1" pieces with some variation as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of small highly polished Paua shell pieces.Size: 15-25mm or about half an inch to an inch with some variation in size as these are natural pieces.There are many uses for these shell 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.  Paua is the species of abalone shell found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has...

These are 1 kilogram bags of small to medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-45mm or 0.5" to 1.75" with some variation as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of small to medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-45mm or 0.5" to 1.75" with some variation in size as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the...

These are 1 kilogram bags of highly polished Paua shell tusk pieces. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" with some variation as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of highly polished Paua shell tusks. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" with some variation in size as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell 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. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone...

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 photos above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these beads. Paua beads are made from cut and tumbled paua shell. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The shells are a natural by-product.There are 7 beads per strand. These strands...