New Zealand style Nephrite Jade Paua Rectangle shape pendant 45mm L Unisex

Paua shell was traditionally used by Maori to illuminate the eyes of their of their carving and artwork. There is no other shell in the world that has the colour or patterns like paua shell. Each piece is imbued with a deep significance, though the Maori carved in many materials they valued jade greenstone, or pounamu in Maori, highest of all.