SEA-BLUE ENAMEL BEADS WITH PAUA SHELL AND ONYX

This versatile black and teal necklace stands alone in originality. Difficult to find today, the teal enamel beads that are used in both the necklace and particularly in the pendant, have an intricate pattern inlaid on their surface. Carefully crafted onyx beads are combined with rectangular paua beads to complete the very interesting necklace.

Paua shell, also known as rainbow abalone shell, is a particular kind of abalone that is found in New Zealand and The Philippines. The Maori people believe that these shells can bring harmony to relationships. One of the qualities that makes paua shell so valued is that it changes color depending on how the light hits it. The Maori people see that quality as representing symbolic change and transition, which can bring good luck, peace and prosperity. Paua shells are used in inlaid art pieces as well as in jewelry.

STERLING SILVER