Nostalgem Kina Shell Necklace

This stunning Nostalgem Kina necklace features a tiny whole kina sea urchin shell - a tribute to transformation and the uncommon beauty found beneath the surface.

Because hidden beneath the prickly spikes of kina sea urchins lies beauty. A stunning dotted pattern on their surface is revealed only when they shed their sharp defenses.

Creator Rina Ward has hand-sculpted its back with a clay putty mixture of New Zealand beach sand and crushed kina spikes. Its hollow centre is capped with a cubic zirconia stone. Hangs on a fine cable sterling silver chain necklace, and presented in a Nostalgem gift box.

Shell size varies 11-16mm
Chain: adjustable, 40-45cm/16-18in long.

Nostalgem is based in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

Artist statement:

"Nostalgem is Rina Ward - Jewellery Artist. Nature Scavenger. Beachcomber. I collect pieces of flora and fauna (most often native to New Zealand) and I create them into one-of-a-kind jewellery. Native seashells, fishbones, beach sand, leaves, petals and pods . These are the precious gems of my unpretentious yet meaningful jewellery line. These organic treasures reflect personal stories that are special to the wearer as they represent something unique about themselves, their family, and their values. They also celebrate the distinctive beauty found only in this beautiful country of Aotearoa New Zealand"

These items are handmade in New Zealand