Paua Shell Pieces

These are 1/4 lb bags of highly polished Paua shell tusks. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" with some variation in size as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of abalone...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell chips. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have chips or be broken. We are not selling the paua as flawless, individually packaged pieces. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an...

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The lighting in the photo above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these pieces. The pieces vary in size and shape and come from shells that have been tumbled to a natural, satin, or high gloss finish. Please note that there will be some degree of broken or chipped shells. If you only need a...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Gloss Finish Drilled Paua Pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish and each piece is drilled with a hole at the top. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled large gloss finish paua shell pieces. The large shell pieces are approximately 0.6" to 1" (15 to 25 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1 mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled medium gloss finish paua shell pieces. The medium shell pieces are approximately 0.4" to 0.6" (10 to 15 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1 mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled small gloss finish paua shell pieces. The small shell pieces are approximately under 0.4" (10 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown,...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The extra-fine pieces are approximately 2 to 3 mm or 3/16". As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Natural Finish Paua Pieces are tumbled pieces without the polished (satin) finish. They have a more rustic look. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have chips or be broken....

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The unsorted pieces will range in size from small confetti to 3" (more or less). As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Natural Finish Paua Pieces are tumbled pieces without the polished (satin) finish. They have a more rustic look. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have...

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The lighting in the photo above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these pieces. The pieces vary in size and shape and come from shells that have been tumbled to a natural, satin, or high gloss finish. Please note that there will be some degree of broken or chipped shells. If you only need a...

These are 1/4 (0.25) pound bags of random assorted premium paua shell pieces. The premium paua shell pieces are larger pieces, usually 2" to 4" from the main body of the shell and have larger patches of coloration. Not all pieces are flat, some pieces are curved. The pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact pieces in the photograph. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great...

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The lighting in the photo above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these pieces. The pieces vary in size and shape and come from shells that have been tumbled to a natural, satin, or high gloss finish. Please note that there will be some degree of broken or chipped shells. If you only need a...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted extra fine satin finish paua shell pieces. The extra fine shell pieces are approximately 0.08" to 0.2" (2 to 5 mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted extra large satin finish paua shell pieces. The extra large shell pieces are approximately 2.4" or larger (60+ mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown,...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The extra large pieces are approximately 2 5/8". As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Satin Paua Pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished....

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted fine satin finish paua shell pieces. The fine shell pieces are approximately 0.2" to 0.6" (5 to 15 mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact...