Jewellery
Shell Use In Jewellery.
Shell brings natural colour, iridescence and individuality to jewellery design. Its changing tones and patterns can become a striking feature in earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets and brooches, or add a refined detail to a more understated piece. Use shell as a focal element, cut it into intricate shapes or combine it with other materials to create distinctive designs.
Explore natural and tinted coated veneer sheets and shell pieces in a range of colours and finishes. From delicate inlay to bold statement designs, shell offers creative possibilities for jewellery makers, designers and manufacturers. Our team can help you find materials to suit your design and discuss how to bring your ideas to life.
Examples Of Shell Use In Jewellery. Your Inspiration.
From cufflinks and earrings to pendants and necklaces, shell brings natural colour, texture and iridescence to jewellery designs. Use shell veneer and individual shell pieces to create anything from subtle accents to bold statement details.
Contemporary Jewellery
Paua shell set into rings and pendants brings natural colour and distinctive pattern to contemporary jewellery designs.
Mosaic Jewellery
Precisely shaped shell pieces create intricate mosaic details, combining contrasting colours and iridescence within a decorative setting.
Carved Shell Jewellery
Carved paua shell transforms floral forms into statement earrings, showcasing the material’s natural lustre and blue-green tones.
Laser Cut Inlaid Jewellery
Custom-cut paua shell follows detailed silhouettes, bringing vibrant colour and character to metal framed pendants.
Paua Cufflinks
Iridescent paua adds vibrant colour to these distinctive cufflinks. Each piece showcases the shell’s natural pattern and changing tones.
Shell Mosaic Earrings
Small pieces of shell create a striking mosaic in these statement earrings. Their varied colours and shapes bring movement and detail to the design.
Shell-Accented Pendant
A flowing fishhook-inspired pendant pairs a smooth white finish with a vivid shell inlay. The contrast makes the natural iridescence stand out.
Wood & Shell Pendant
This pendant combines warm-toned wood with a textured piece of paua shell. The natural materials create a distinctive design with rich colour and contrast.
