Teardrop Paua Pendant

A stunning Paua Cabochon set in 92.5 sterling silver

Length of stone in setting approx. 2.3cm

Width at widest point approx. 1.4cm

Depth approx .5cm

Length of entire pendant approx. 3.5cm

*Although we try our best to match the colour of photo to item as close as we can, it can sometimes be impossible to get it completely accurate. Please expect there to be some difference in items colour. 

Paua Shells are a type of Taonga (Treasure) in Maori Culture, thought to bring connectivity, harmony, and transition. They are said to have been made by Tangaroa (God of the Sea), as the Paua had no shell. Tangaroa’s brother Tane provided the greens of the forest, violet from the dawn sky, pink from the sunset, and a shimmering pearl shine. Unfortunately, the shell was broken by jealous sea creatures. Tangaroa saw this and strengthened their shell with blues of the oceans and made a camouflage coat to protect them and blend in with the rocks. Tangaroa asked the Paua to add layer upon layer for the rest of their life. Only the Paua were able to see their own beauty. After the Paua passed on, their shell washed onto the shore to allow others to see the beauty that they created over their life.