May 27, 2026
The Story of Mother-of-Pearl Veneer
A material shaped by time, craft, and light Mother-of-pearl has captivated makers since cultures dating back to c. 3000 BCE – 500 CE. Long before it became a veneer, nacre was priz...
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December 12, 2025
Luméa Blog 2025 — Posts, Summaries, and Direct Links
1. The Pink Mussel, Nickname “Pink Mother of Pearl” Link: https://lumea.co/blog/the-pink-mussel-nickname-pink-mother-of-pearl Summary: An in-depth look at the pink mussel (often re...
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October 16, 2025
Natural Materials And Their Unique Designs
In our industry, passion and originality from our customers bring new excitement every day. As we learn about embellishment applied to wearables, luxury brand items, prestigious fu...
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September 02, 2025
New Zealand Made: The Dream Weaving Story Beneath the Shell
When clients see “New Zealand Made” stamped on a product, it’s far more than geography—it encapsulates a promise of quality, provenance, and integrity. But with products like pāua ...
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April 28, 2025
A Brief History of OceanShell & Its Supportive Role In The Pacific Shell Industry.
Over the past 30 years, Ocean Shell Limited, under the direction of Bruce and Richard Shields, have been the leading company in developing the Shell Trading in the Pacific. Ocean S...
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April 17, 2025
Pietra Dura, The Stone Inlay Art, Meets Mother of Pearl Inlay.
Italian phrase ‘Pietra Dura’ means hard stone, also called ‘pierre dure’ in French. The first workshop, originally specialized in hardstone carving, was created in Tuscany around ...
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April 14, 2025
An Outstanding New Zealand Business Model... With Mother of Pearl Buttons!
Natural products in fashion are often chosen to enhance uniqueness and add popularity to a new collection. It provides a compelling story, getting away from the use of synthetics, ...
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January 14, 2025
The Pink Mussel, Nickname "Pink Mother of Pearl"
A precious and seriously endangered freshwater shell, this uniquely colored variant was traditionally more valued in certain cultures like India. Ironically, as most of those speci...
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December 10, 2024
Showcase: Some Client Creations That Inspired Us This Year
Reflecting on the past 12 months, we are intrigued once more by the ongoing fascination for shells and shell products that keeps driving us and our clients alike. There is somethin...
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Luméa products are made from natural shell with a variety of factors that affect form and function. If you can’t find the right product from within our range, then talk to us about our custom design service. We love to experiment and collaborate with our partners to create unique solutions.