Origin: New Zealand

Description: These square abalone shell sheets from New Zealand are a stunning showcase of natural oceanic iridescence, cut from sustainably sourced pāua (Haliotis iris). Each sheet shimmers with vibrant swirls of blue, green, violet, and silver—perfect for precision inlay work across a variety of crafts, including jewelry, woodworking, lutherie, and knife handles. The square shape offers convenient sizing for mosaics or repeating design elements, with a flat, stabilized surface that’s easy to cut and polish.

New Zealand’s pāua is renowned worldwide for its intense coloration and tight nacre layers, a result of the region’s cold, nutrient-rich waters. These shell sheets are more vivid and durable than tropical abalone, making them ideal for detailed or high-impact projects. Whether you're crafting custom rings, furniture accents, or instrument embellishments, these squares provide an exceptional combination of strength and shimmer.

Metaphysically, abalone is known as a stone of soothing energy, tied to emotional clarity, communication, and connection to the sea. In Māori culture, pāua symbolizes strength, peace, and the ever-changing beauty of nature. Whether used for spiritual work or artistic inspiration, these square shell sheets carry both visual depth and symbolic resonance.

Chemical Composition: 

Grade: Lapidary Grade
Appearance: Opaque
Cracks: None
Inclusions: None

Approximate Size of 1 pc: 13mm x 13mm x 1mm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 0.5g

Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.