December 19, 2022
Tuscon Gem Show 2023
The Only Nature's Gem That Is Traceable, Renewable, and Formed By The Ocean! Natural Gems never fail to fascinate the imagination and the creative string in people from incredibly ...
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November 10, 2022
Is Shell Material Still Present in Shell Veneer Sheets?
Shell material is indeed the essential component of shell veneers. Shell sheets are produced in 3 stages. Firstly, each shell is cut into curved strips, 15mm to 20mm wide. The thic...
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January 01, 2022
Protecting The New Zealand Abalone "Pāua Shell"
If we are serious about our chances to preserve the populations of the iconic Pāua Shell of New Zealand, we need to do more than just obey government restrictions. On that front, i...
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December 07, 2021
What Is Mother of Pearl? A Simple Guide To The Main Types & Species
Mother Of Pearl exists in many species of mollusks and their shells. This includes bivalve mollusks like Oysters and gastropods like abalones. Put simply, mother of pearl is the la...
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December 05, 2021
Fishing Lures - An Iconic Use For Paua Shell Materials
Lure makers...and users! are very passionate about the beauty and effectiveness of lures made from Paua Shell product, and the reason is: they work very well! This explains why lur...
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December 04, 2021
Bringing Pacific Shells to The Rest Of The World
From humble beginnings with NZ Paua Shells to a global shell trading enterprise, our Riverton Business brings Pacific shells to the world, in a sustainable use including raw shell ...
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December 03, 2021
Honor on the NZ Abalone Paua
Did you know? The Latin name of Paua is Hallotis Iris after Iris, The Greek goddess of the Rainbow! The New Zealand Species of abalone has inherited the most varied colours in the ...
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December 01, 2021
Mother Of Pearl Vs Abalone
The Pacific Ocean is a host for many shell species that Have existed in various forms, for 400 to 500 million years. Many shell species are considered as mother of pearl, even when...
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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.