March 14, 2023
In Late February 2023 The Ocean Shell Team attended the 11th International Abalone Symposium, held at the Auckland University of Technology. Marine Biologists, industry stakeholder...
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February 15, 2023
The era of mother of pearl inlay started gathering momentum about 15 years ago, when shell veneer sheets became a popular item. As an inspiring way to bring a unique accent into yo...
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December 19, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.