September 05, 2024
Trochus, The Unsung Mother of Pearl
Fancy a seashell whose name relates to a toy! Trochus is often referred to as 'top-snail', due to its shape reminiscent of a spinning top. Ready For Spinning From the highly vari...
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August 08, 2024
Craftmanship Showcase- Mother of Pearl Inlay Masters.
Little is known about Middle Eastern designs, as interior designers protect the privacy of their clients. The love affair between UAE designers and mother of pearl is well known th...
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July 17, 2024
Environment and Social Governance – ESG- Voicing Your Concerns in Our Industry.
As climate change awareness quickly becomes the norm for exporters and their target markets, it is now a responsibility for every organization to disclose how much progress they a...
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June 11, 2024
Current State of Abalone Populations Worldwide- A Brief Overview.
In a world where sustainability and trade regulations are in the spotlight, we must understand the fate of species being commercially fished. This post is a summary of what we know...
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May 09, 2024
Mother Of Pearl Ethical Use- Exploring the 'Sustainability' Component of 'Ethical'
'Ethical' and 'Sustainable'…The Pros and Cons of Using Buzz Words. With those 2 words becoming mainstream, their relevance is being diluted. Some of your audience, the more skeptic...
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April 09, 2024
Mother of Pearl Inlay, Abalone Inlay: 7 Creative examples.
The full beauty of our shell components is often revealed when combined with other materials, including solid timber and other favorites for artisans and interior decorators. This ...
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February 29, 2024
Abalone Shell Spiritual Meaning: From Cross-Culture Indigenous Use To Modern Spiritual "Smudging".
Abalone Are a Very Successful, Ancient Mollusk. Originated in the Cretaceous period, between 145 and 100 Million years ago, Abalone shells have 57 known species. They are endemic t...
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January 31, 2024
Blue Abalone Shell Jewelry and Mother of Pearl Jewelry... A World of Its Own!
Shell Pieces, tumbled and polished by the ocean, have long drawn the attention of indigenous habitants and visitors alike. To this day, their unique colors, iridescent depth and un...
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December 13, 2023
Mother of Pearl Color, Natural Versus Enhanced.
Mother of Pearl iridescent color variants fascinate most... whether you are an artist, interior decorator, spiritual cleansing believer or craft designer, the visual attraction is ...
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Your project is unique, so we provide personalised advice before delivering worldwide from our studio in New Zealand.
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.