Paua is the Maori name for a species of large abalone found in the coastal waters of New Zealand, and its shell is one of the most iridescent natural materials in the world. The nacre, the same material that forms pearls, is composed of microscopic layers of calcium carbonate that diffract light into its component colors, producing a shifting spectrum of blues, greens, purples, and pinks that changes with every movement and angle of light. Paua shell has been used by the Maori people of New Zealand for centuries in traditional art, jewelry, and ceremonial objects, and it is considered a taonga, a treasure, in Maori culture. This handcrafted copper wire wrap pendant brings that oceanic, iridescent energy into something you can wear every day.
Product Highlights
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Material: Genuine Paua Abalone Shell (New Zealand)
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Wire: Handcrafted copper wire wrap
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Optical effect: Iridescent nacre, shifting blues, greens, purples, and pinks
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Size: Approximately 62mm
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Chakra: Heart Chakra and Throat Chakra
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Energy: Emotional balance, calm, intuition, authentic expression, ocean connection
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Includes: Ball chain, adjustable to any length
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- Wear daily, use during meditation, or place on an altar as a calming, oceanic presence that supports emotional balance and clear expression.
Chakra Connection
Paua Shell works with both the Heart Chakra and the Throat Chakra, a pairing that reflects its core quality: the integration of emotional depth and authentic expression. The Heart Chakra governs emotional balance, self-compassion, and the ability to give and receive with openness. The Throat Chakra supports the courage and clarity to express that emotional truth honestly and with grace. Shell materials have a long association with intuitive wisdom and the ability to access the deeper currents of feeling and knowing that flow beneath the surface of conscious awareness. As a pendant worn throughout the day, Paua Shell keeps both of these energies active and in balance, supporting the kind of communication that comes from genuine emotional honesty rather than performance.
How to Use
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Wear daily as a wearable intention for emotional balance, calm, or authentic self-expression. The copper wire amplifies the shell's energy continuously.
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Anxiety and emotional turbulence: Hold the pendant during moments of anxiety or emotional overwhelm. Paua Shell's oceanic energy has a genuinely soothing quality that many people find grounding in difficult moments.
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Meditation: Let the pendant rest against your chest during meditation, especially practices focused on emotional healing, self-compassion, or accessing deeper intuitive awareness.
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Pair with Rose Quartz to deepen the Heart Chakra work and bring more self-compassion and gentle love energy into the combination.
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Pair with Amazonite for a powerful Throat and Heart Chakra combination that adds calm, honest communication energy alongside Paua Shell's oceanic depth.
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Pair with Moonstone to deepen the intuitive and emotional awareness work, creating a deeply receptive, lunar combination.
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Cleanse on Selenite overnight or under moonlight. Avoid chemical exposure.
Crystal Care
Remove the pendant before swimming or bathing to protect the copper wire from oxidizing. The shell itself is water-safe but prolonged submersion should be avoided. Keep away from perfume, hairspray, and cleaning products, which can damage the shell's iridescent nacre surface over time. For energetic cleansing, smudge with sage or palo santo, or rest the pendant on a Selenite charging plate overnight. Moonlight is a particularly fitting cleansing method for Paua Shell given its strong connection to water and lunar energy. The copper wire will develop a natural patina over time. Polish with a soft cloth if you prefer a brighter finish, or let it age naturally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this genuine Paua Shell?
Yes. Every pendant uses authentic Paua Abalone Shell from New Zealand. The iridescent blues, greens, purples, and pinks are entirely natural, produced by the nacre's microscopic layered structure diffracting light. No dyes or synthetic materials are used.
What is Paua?
Paua is the Maori name for a species of large abalone (Haliotis iris) found in the coastal waters of New Zealand. It's considered a taonga, a treasure, in Maori culture, and has been used for centuries in traditional art, jewelry, and ceremonial objects. The shell's iridescence is among the most vivid of any abalone species in the world.
Can I wear this every day?
Yes, with a few precautions. Keep it away from perfume, hairspray, and cleaning products, which can damage the nacre surface. Remove before swimming or bathing to protect the copper wire. Otherwise it's well-suited to daily wear.
What crystals pair well with Paua Shell?
Rose Quartz for heart-centered emotional healing, Amazonite for calm and authentic communication, and Moonstone for deepened intuitive sensitivity and connection to natural cycles.
How do I cleanse this pendant?
Smudge with sage or palo santo, or rest on a Selenite plate overnight. Moonlight is an excellent choice for Paua Shell. Avoid water submersion and chemical exposure to protect the nacre surface.
What Is Paua Shell?
Paua is a species of large abalone (Haliotis iris) found exclusively in the coastal waters of New Zealand. Its shell is lined with nacre, the same iridescent material that forms pearls, composed of microscopic layers of calcium carbonate that diffract light into its component colors. The result is one of the most vivid natural iridescences in the world, a shifting spectrum of blues, greens, purples, and pinks that changes with every movement and angle of light. In Maori culture, Paua shell is considered a taonga, a treasure, and has been used for centuries in traditional art, jewelry, and ceremonial objects. In crystal and shell practice, it carries the energy of the ocean: vast, rhythmic, and fundamentally calm, associated with emotional healing, intuitive wisdom, and the ability to access the deeper currents of feeling that flow beneath the surface of everyday awareness. Learn more: Blue Crystals: Meaning, Properties and Throat Chakra Healing.
Further Reading
If Paua Shell's energy resonates with you, explore our Wire Wrapped Pendants, our Peace and Tranquility crystals, and our Heart Chakra crystals for more stones and materials that support emotional balance, calm, and authentic expression.
