{"product_id":"nostalgem-paua-kina-necklace","title":"Nostalgem Paua Kina Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace showcases a New Zealand paua shell and a kina shell, sterling silver-plated at 3 microns, and mounted on a fine sterling silver chain necklace. Sustainably sourced waste product from a local paua farm that has been transformed into a beautiful piece of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pairing of NZ's 2 fave shells - pāua \u0026amp; kina to honour your connection. Mother and child. Siblings. Couple. Loved ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwiana keepsakes – a little piece (or 2) of NZ carry with you, everywhere.\u003cbr\u003eSustainably sourced – pāua from a local farm and kina shells collected to help balance marine ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- shell height: paua approx 30mm, kina approx 15mm\u003cbr\u003e- chain metal: adjustable, 45-50cm\/18-20in long, 925 sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e– packaging: Nostalgem charcoal black cardboard box with info cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo many, Paua shells symbolise the expression of the well-known quote “it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts.” Textured on the outside and lustrous on the inside... a reminder to shine your light from the inside out.\u003cbr\u003ePaua shells can also be a symbol of home - wear this jewellery to remind yourself that you will always have a safe haven wherever life may take you.\u003cbr\u003eNostalgems' Paua shells have been sourced from a sustainable and ethical local paua farm. These shells have not reached full maturity so have been sustainably repurposed for jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that as no two paua shells are the same, the one you receive may differ in colour\/pattern to the one in this photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNostalgem is based in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist statement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Nostalgem is Rina Ward - Jewellery Artist. Nature Scavenger. Beachcomber. I collect p\u003cspan class=\"tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41\"\u003eieces of flora and fauna\u003c\/span\u003e (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\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese items are handmade in New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/9362\/files\/nz-1off-handmade_large.png?v=1469672598\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nostalgem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42654305419362,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0113\/9362\/files\/Meta_ad_square.webp?v=1774412301","url":"https:\/\/hapa.co.nz\/products\/nostalgem-paua-kina-necklace","provider":"HAPA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}