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If you've ever been shopping for jewelry and came across paua shells, you might be wondering where these shells come from. Paua shells come from the ocean surrounding New Zealand. Three species of large sea snails were given the name “Paua” by the Maori. While the meat is considered a delicacy with the Maori and in many parts of Asia, the colorful shell is ideal as a gem material for jewelry. All gold and diamonds tend to look the same, but no two paua shells are alike. This is because the patterns and colors on the shell depend on several factors affecting the snail as it grows. Even in controlled paua farms, no two shells are identical. Because of this, you can be sure that when you buy paua shell jewelry, nobody else in the world has anything quite like it. Paua shells are a safe and sustainable gem material. It takes thousands of years for a diamond to form, and we are using these diamonds much faster than they are forming. The high demand and low supply of diamonds has led to some shady diamond deals. Paua shells, on the other hand, only take a few years to grow. The demand for these has increased, but so too have efforts to preserve the species. Paua can even be grown and harvested in farms. The beauty and uniqueness of paua shell jewelry is hard to beat, and because of its sustainability, it is affordable as well. You can even by paua shells wholesale, directly from the manufacturer, to get an even better price. The marriage of paua shells and jewelry is sure to be a long, successful one. Precious International is a paua shell wholesale has been making jewelry with Genuine Paua Sea Shells Since 1987. We use fine quality paua sea sells to make our jewelry. (http://www.preciousinternational.com)
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