Helmet shell

This Pendant has been shaped to enhance natures work for your lasting pleasure. This is a Mabe Pearl. In the warm lagoons of Manihiki & Penrhyn in the Northern Cook Islands, the Framer secures a dome-shaped teardrop, heart etc on the inside of the shell (Black lip Mother of Pearl Pinctada margaritifera) The Oyster is returned to the sea for 12-18 months because the dome causes an irritation, the oyster responds by putting layers of Nacre over the shape, thereby creating this Pearl luster.

This Pendant has been shaped to enhance natures work for your lasting pleasure. This is a Mabe Pearl. In the warm lagoons of Manihiki & Penrhyn in the Northern Cook Islands, the Framer secures a dome shaped teardrop, heart etc on the inside of the shell (Black lip Mother of Pearl Pinctada argaritifera) The Oyster is returned to the sea for 12-18 months because the dome causes an irritation, the oyster responds by putting layers of Nacre over the shape, thereby creating this Pearl luster.

The Black Lipped Mother of Pearl Shell (Pinctada Mararitifera) has adorned chiefs, warriors, and dancers for centuries. Island Craft carvers and artists are creating beautiful shell jewellery to keep this alive. The colours of the deep ocean can be seen deep within the shell. Let the cool feel of this magical shell adorn your body.