Trade Information
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Shell veneer and components bring natural colour and iridescence to mosaics, sculptures and mixed-media artworks, adding detail that changes with the light.
From decorative boxes to handcrafted keepsakes, shell veneer and components add intricate patterns, personalised details and natural colour to crafted pieces.
Shell terrazzo pieces can be incorporated into suitable pool finishes, adding natural colour and light-catching detail for a distinctive surface beneath the water.
Shell veneer and components create distinctive accents for handbags, buttons, buckles and accessories, bringing natural lustre to fashion designs.
Genuine shell adds flashes of colour and iridescence to custom fishing lures, spoons, jigs and fly-tying designs.
Shell veneer brings fine decorative detail to tabletops, cabinets and drawer fronts, creating borders and patterns that complement timber and other materials.
Shell veneer adds luminous detail to wall panels, lighting and decorative accessories, while shell terrazzo introduces colour and texture to custom surfaces.
Shell veneer adds natural colour, iridescence and distinctive decorative detail to musical instruments.
Shell veneer can be cut into intricate inlays, while shell components provide decorative shapes for earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings.
Shell veneer creates decorative inlays along pool cues, adding intricate patterns and flashes of natural colour to complement the surrounding timber.
Shell veneer adds a refined, iridescent finish to luxury technology products, bespoke devices and premium accessories.
Shell veneer adds refined accents to cabinetry, wall panels and furniture, bringing an ocean-inspired finish to yacht interiors.
Shell veneer and components bring natural colour and iridescence to mosaics, sculptures and mixed-media artworks, adding detail that changes with the light.
From decorative boxes to handcrafted keepsakes, shell veneer and components add intricate patterns, personalised details and natural colour to crafted pieces.
Shell terrazzo pieces can be incorporated into suitable pool finishes, adding natural colour and light-catching detail for a distinctive surface beneath the water.
Shell veneer and components create distinctive accents for handbags, buttons, buckles and accessories, bringing natural lustre to fashion designs.
Genuine shell adds flashes of colour and iridescence to custom fishing lures, spoons, jigs and fly-tying designs.
Shell veneer brings fine decorative detail to tabletops, cabinets and drawer fronts, creating borders and patterns that complement timber and other materials.
Shell veneer adds luminous detail to wall panels, lighting and decorative accessories, while shell terrazzo introduces colour and texture to custom surfaces.
Shell veneer adds natural colour, iridescence and distinctive decorative detail to musical instruments.
Shell veneer can be cut into intricate inlays, while shell components provide decorative shapes for earrings, pendants, bracelets and rings.
Shell veneer creates decorative inlays along pool cues, adding intricate patterns and flashes of natural colour to complement the surrounding timber.
Shell veneer adds a refined, iridescent finish to luxury technology products, bespoke devices and premium accessories.
Shell veneer adds refined accents to cabinetry, wall panels and furniture, bringing an ocean-inspired finish to yacht interiors.
ART
ARTISIAN CRAFT
CONCRETE FLOORS & SWIMMING POOLS
FASHION
FISHING LURES
FURNITURE INLAY
INTERIOR DÉCOR
INSTRUMENTS
JEWELLERY
POOL CUES
TECH CRAFT
YACHT INTERIORS
Choosing From Our 3 Product Ranges
Most likely, you have already preselected a shell product group from the following 3. However, you may find a more a practical option in a different group, that will enhance your finish by capturing the full beauty and texture of the shell.
Raw Shell: Our Four Main Species
Choosing A Veneer Product
That is the first step in selecting the most practical sheet and best finish to enhance your design. Browse the main attributes of each product below.
Shell Veneer Gloss Coated
A high-gloss finish enhances the shell’s natural colour and depth, bringing a polished look to jewellery, inlays and decorative products.
Premium Custom Coated Veneers
Tailored coating options to suit your specific design requirements, combining natural shell beauty with a finish selected for your project.
Shell Veneer Matte Coated
A soft matt finish offers a subtle look with reduced shine, highlighting the shell’s natural patterns in contemporary designs.
Shell Veneer Without Coating
Natural shell veneer ready for your preferred finish, giving you greater control over the final look of your inlay and decorative projects.
Shell Veneer Flexible Uncoated
Flexible shell veneer for curved surfaces and contoured designs, supplied uncoated so you can apply your preferred finish.
Shell Veneer Composite Sheets
Thicker layered shell, suitable for sanding provides a practical material for inlays, components and decorative applications, retaining the beauty of real shell.
Choosing A 3D Shell Product - Shell Pieces & Components
Shell inlay with 3D effect and enhanced texture can be done with various shell pieces. See below the main benefits of each type.
Shell Pieces Tumbled
Tumbled shell pieces offer organic shapes with softened edges, bringing natural colour and texture to jewellery, craft products. Their varied forms are ideal for creating distinctive designs that celebrate the character of real shell.
Terrazzo Shell Pieces
Terrazzo shell pieces add natural colour, texture and lustre to terrazzo, resin and other decorative surfaces. They offer a striking way to introduce shell detail into furniture, homewares and interior projects, creating distinctive finishes with depth and shimmer.
Shell Components
Shell components provide a practical starting point for jewellery, accessories and product manufacture, reducing the need to cut shapes from whole shell. They combine the beauty of natural shell with forms that are easy to incorporate.
Choosing Raw Shells
If you have specialised equipment to shape your own 3D shell pieces, buying the raw shell may be the best option. By clicking on each type of shell below, you will find details on the best shells for your creation.
Paua Shell (Abalone)
With vibrant blues, greens and purples, raw pāua shell brings striking colour to jewellery, carvings, inlay and mosaic projects.
White Mother Of Pearl
White mother of pearl offers a pearlescent finish for jewellery, inlay and craft, complementing both modern and traditional designs.
Gold Mother Of Pearl
With warm golden tones and natural lustre, gold mother of pearl adds richness to jewellery, inlay and decorative details.
Black Mother Of Pearl
Black mother of pearl reveals smoky tones with shifting green and purple highlights, adding depth to jewellery, mosaics and inlay.
Becoming One of Our Wholesale Customers
For trade enquiries, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. Whether you need bulk quantities, custom sizes or help choosing the right shell materials, our Luméa team is happy to help.
Wholesale Critera
The 3 main criteria for wholesale pricing for business clients are:
1. To qualify for wholesale pricing, your first order must amount to a minimum of USD $300 wholesale, excluding shipping. equivalent to US$450 retail.
2. It is only worth opening a wholesale account if you are likely to make more orders, and subsequent orders must also be minimum USD $300 wholesale to qualify: equivalent to US$450 retail.
3. Please note that the preferred payment method for wholesale clients by direct credit to our bank account – If you prefer to pay by Paypal, a 4.5% merchant fee must be added, and 3.5% is the merchant fee if you pay by Credit Card.
If you are intending to make a wholesale purchase, I will create a wholesale account for you in our systems:
The information we require is as follows:
1. Your shipping delivery address
2. Your billing address
3. Your phone number for the courier companies.
WHOLESALE & COMMERCIAL SUPPLY
