Paua Shell Oval Pendants, Approx 50x45mm Paua Butterfly Pendant in Sterling Silver Gemporia Solid gold & silver pendants Diamond solitaire pendants Designed Paua Shell Oval Silver Necklace Screaming Banshee Silver Paua Shell Pendant Celtic Impressions. Metal: Sterling Silver Material: New Zealand Paua Shell Length: 1 1 4" Width: 1 2" This jewelry is created with a rare and exquisite type of Abalone Shell called the Paua Shell (Haliotas Iris.) This shell is found only in New Zealand waters. The New Zealand Paua shell contains the romance of the Blue Pacifc while refecting the beauty of the Australian Opal. Due to the nature of shell jewelry, each item is unique and the piece you receive may look different than the one pictured here.