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Highly Polished Paua Shell Tusks: ~100mm (1/4 lb)
Code: 565-TTHP-4 (9UL2)
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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 Shell Beads: Medium (>0.75"): Strung
Code: 565-BPL (P10)
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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 25 to 27 medium paua beads per...

Paua Shell Button: 20L (12.5mm or 0.5") (12 pack)
Code: 1393-20L-12 (9UC8)
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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 buttons. Paua shell buttons 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. These buttons are about 0.5"...

Paua Shell Button: 40L (25mm or 1") (12 pack)
Code: 1393-40L-12 (9UC8)
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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 buttons. Paua shell buttons 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. These buttons are about 1" (25...

Paua Shell Chips: Unsorted (1/4 lb)
Code: 565Z-CHPU-AS (L2)
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These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell chips. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. 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. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an...

Paua Shell Nuggets: Medium (>0.25" long bead): Strung
Code: 565-BPN (P10)
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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 nuggets. Paua nuggets are made from cut and tumbled paua shell. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The nuggets are a natural by-product. There are 48 nuggets per strand. The...

Paua Shell Pieces: Fans (lb)
Code: 565-TPDU-FN-AS (P13)
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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...

Paua Shell Pieces: Gloss Drilled: Large (1/4 lb)
Code: 565Z-TPGDL-AS (L2)
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These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Gloss Finish Drilled Paua Pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish and each piece is drilled with a hole at the top. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have...

Paua Shell Pieces: Gloss Drilled: Large (1/4 lb)
Code: 565-TPGDL-4 (L24)
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This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled large gloss finish paua shell pieces. The large shell pieces are approximately 0.6" to 1" (15 to 25 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1 mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones...

Paua Shell Pieces: Gloss Drilled: Medium (1/4 lb)
Code: 565-TPGDM-4 (L24)
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This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled medium gloss finish paua shell pieces. The medium shell pieces are approximately 0.4" to 0.6" (10 to 15 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1 mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the...

Paua Shell Pieces: Gloss Drilled: Small (1/4 lb)
Code: 565-TPGDS-4 (L24)
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This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled small gloss finish paua shell pieces. The small shell pieces are approximately under 0.4" (10 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown,...

Paua Shell Pieces: Natural: Extra-Fine (1/4 lb)
Code: 565Z-TPNXF-AS (L2)
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These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The extra-fine pieces are approximately 2 to 3 mm or 3/16". As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Natural Finish Paua Pieces are tumbled pieces without the polished (satin) finish. They have a more rustic look. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have chips or be broken....

Paua Shell Pieces: Natural: Unsorted (1/4 lb)
Code: 565Z-TPNUK-AS (L2)
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These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The unsorted pieces will range in size from small confetti to 3" (more or less). As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Natural Finish Paua Pieces are tumbled pieces without the polished (satin) finish. They have a more rustic look. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have...

Paua Shell Pieces: Natural: Unsorted 20-80 mm (lb)
Code: 565-TPNU-AS (L24)
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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...

Paua Shell Pieces: Premium (1/4 lb)
Code: 565-TPDU-PP-4 (9UL24)
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These are 1/4 (0.25) pound bags of random assorted premium paua shell pieces. The premium paua shell pieces are larger pieces, usually 2" to 4" from the main body of the shell and have larger patches of coloration. Not all pieces are flat, some pieces are curved. The pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact pieces in the photograph. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great...

Paua Shell Pieces: Premium (lb)
Code: 565-TPDU-PP-AS (9UL24)
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Price: $168.28
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Product of New Zealand Item #: 565-TPDU-PP-AS (9UL24) -

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...