Pāua silver circle earrings

Pâua & sterling silver earrings.

Pâua is the Mâori name give to the 3 species of abalone found along the New Zealand coastline. To Mâori, pâua are recognised taonga, or treasure, esteemed both as kaimoana (seafood) and as a valued resource for traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Pâua are frequently used to represent the eyes in Mâori carvings and traditionally are associated with the stars (whetű).

Size
1cm diameter