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Sea and Shore Charm Bracelet #1
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Rock Oyster Shell Earrings #1 (L)
DESCRIPTION: A pair of rock oyster shell fragments (tio reperepe in Maori) suspend on slim drop earwires. Rims have been handgilded with 23k gold. Rock Oysters are abundant in the intertidal zone in the north of the North Island. They are symbols of strength, courage and survival. They also represent resilience & the willingness for transformation. These fragmented rock oyster shells from the Bay of Islands shores have been sea tumbled, smoothing out its naturally sharp edges. Foraged from the shores of the Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand.
SHELL SIZE: Irregular shape approx 30-35mm long. There will be slight size, shape and colour variations due to its natural elements.
EARRING WIRE LENGTH: 40mm long (plus length of shell)
PACKAGING: Gold-Foiled Nostalgem logo on Charcoal Black Cardboard Box with inner black pad 100 x 100 x 40mm. Provenance story card included.
METAL WIRE OPTIONS: 925 sterling silver plated hypoallergenic rhodium / 18k gold plated hypoallergenic rhodium
Kina Shell Earrings #1
DESCRIPTION: Handgilded kina shell fragments set on the end of drop wire earrings Shell handsculpted to resemble natural gemstones. Kina or sea urchins are found all around the New Zealand coast in shallow water and down to 15m. Looking a like a hedgehog rolled up in a ball, the spines of kina seem to be impenetrable defences. Kina have a nearly spherical shell which protects internal organs. The shell carries its movable spines and tube feet. Kina are symbols of benevolence, kind-heartedness and inner beauty. Collected from one of the shores of the Bay of Islands. Handsculpted and gilded with 23k gold leaf and natural mica powder, resin, local sand and sculptor's clay to resemble a natural gemstone.
SHELL SIZE: Irregular shape approx. 25mm x 10mm to fit setting. There will be slight size and shape variations due to its natural elements.
EARRING WIRE LENGTH: 40mm long (plus length of natural element)
PACKAGING: Gold-Foiled Nostalgem logo on Charcoal Black Cardboard Box with inner black pad 100 x 100 x 40mm. Provenance story card included.
METAL WIRE OPTIONS: 14k gold filled
Rock Oyster Shell Earrings #1 (S)
DESCRIPTION: Rock Oyster shell handgilded with gold and fragments suspends on end of earring wires. Tio Reperepe or Rock Oysters are abundant in the intertidal zone in the north of the North Island. Rock Oysters are symbols of strength, courage and survival. They also represent resilience & the willingness for transformation. These fragmented rock oyster shells from the Bay of Islands shores have been sea tumbled, smoothing out its naturally sharp edges. Foraged from the shores of the Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand.
SHELL SIZE: Irregular shape approx. 25mm x 10mm to fit setting. There will be slight size and shape variations due to its natural elements.
EARRING WIRE LENGTH: 40mm long (plus length of natural element)
PACKAGING: Gold-Foiled Nostalgem logo on Charcoal Black Cardboard Box with inner black pad 100 x 100 x 40mm. Provenance story card included.
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Rock Oyster Shell Earrings #2 (S)
DESCRIPTION: A pair of sunbleached pipi shells with tiny 23k handgilded gold accents on its ape. Set on hypoallergenic surgical steel posts. Pipi are New Zealand's kai moana (seafood) that are most associated with kiwiana summer holidays. Symbolises a beachy kiwiana summer! Empty pipi shells foraged from one of small islands off the Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand.
SHELL SIZE: Approx 15 x 20mm. There will be slight size, shape and colour variations due to its natural elements.
EARRING POSTS: 10mm hypoallergenic stainless steel surgical posts with clutches.
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