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Paul Amey "Constellation" Pendant in Sterling Silver and 9K Gold and Lapis
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Paua Shell "cloud." The celestial theme continues with two cabochon natural undyed lapis lazuli stones
Category
2010s Australian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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H 2.05 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.97 in
Paul Amey 18k Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell Pendant
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
cultured pearls and paua shell. The pendant is a Paul Amey signature ‘molten edge’ design completely
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paul Amey 18k Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell Ring
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
and Paua Shell. The ring is a Paul Amey signature ‘molten edge’ design completely encompassing a
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Contemporary Handmade Sculptural LED Chandelier, Crystal, and Páua Shell, Large
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
structure, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell, native to New Zealand’s east coast and a
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary handmade sculptural LED Chandelier. Crystal, and páua shell. Small
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell, native to New Zealand’s east coast and a
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 23.63 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
AJD Iridescent Paua Shell Short Necklace Accented with Amethyst and Apatite
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Choker necklace of Paua Shell, also known as Abalone, with accents of Tumbled Purple Amethyst and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Other, Apatite, Mixed Metal
Contemporary Joni Config. 1 LED Chandelier with Crystal and Páua Shell
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
structure, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell, native to New Zealand’s east coast and a
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
AJD Delicate Choker of Paua Shell, Black Opal, and Green Quartz
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
features five stations of Paua Shell, 27x18 MM, alternating with Black Opal rondels and green quartz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Quartz, Black Opal, Sterling Silver
Paul Amey 9k and Diamond Caviar "Paua" Spoon with Rest Handcrafted by Artisan
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
The “Paua” is a caviar spoon totally unique and completely handcrafted and created by Paul Amey
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
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W 2.45 in D 0.4 in L 5.52 in
Paul Amey Marlin Brooch in Sterling Silver, 9K Gold, Diamond and Paua Shell
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
gold fin and tail highlights and hand carved Paua shell.
The diamond “eye” is a 5pt EF SI round
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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W 1.23 in L 3.39 in
One of a Kind Natural Saltwater Abalone Pearl of Impressive Size
Located in Lucerne, CH
Abalone, also called Paua, is a variety of marine snail, also called a marine gastropod mollusk
Category
Early 2000s Unknown More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl
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H 0.92 in W 1.7 in L 3.19 in
Ella Gafter 17mm Pearl Diamond Flower Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) and topped by crystal and diamonds, lending
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Dolphin Emerald Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
emeralds from Zambia. The body is decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
the branch. The body and head of the bird consists of custom cut paua shell (abalone shell) topped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Dolphin Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
faceted blue Ceylon sapphire. The three-dimensional body is decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18...
Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
the branch. The body of the bird consists of custom cut paua shell (abalone shell) topped with bombé
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Sapphire
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The carapace of the turtle brooch is decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
any way.
The pearl is minimally concealed in a motif of custom cut tinted abalone (paua) shell and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Turtle Brooch Diamond Emerald
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This seahorse diamond brooch features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Crystal, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
paua shell (abalone shell) topped with bombé transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Ella Gafter Love Bird Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
from diamond stems curling around the branch. The body of the bird consists of custom cut tinted paua
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pearl is embedded –but minimally concealed- in a leaf-like gold design set with paua shell (mother-of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k G...
Ella Gafter Diamond 18mm Pearl Seahorse Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Dragonfly Brooch Pin Sapphire Diamonds
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
Ella Gafter Dolphin Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphire. The body is decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...
Ella Gafter Spider Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
decorated with custom cut tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold,...
Ella Gafter Pearl Sapphire Diamond Turtle Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire,...
Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
custom cut tinted paua shell topped with clear crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gol...
Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
with custom cut tinted paua shell topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal,...
Ella Gafter 18mm Tahitian Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
have not been enhanced in any way. The body is decorated with custom cut tinted paua shell from New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
leaf-like gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ella Gafter Spider Tahitian Black Pearl Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
decorated with custom cut tinted paua shell from New Zealand (abalone) topped with crystal, lending the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
. The three-dimensional body is decorated with black onyx and with tinted New Zealand paua shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...
Late 19th Century Oil - Violin In Spring
Located in Corsham, GB
cloth. A glistening paua shell leans against it and a glass vase of spring daffodils sit to the right
Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sap...
Ella Gafter Diamond Coral Flower Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
custom cut paua shell (abalone shell) topped with bombé transparent crystal, lending the jewel a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, White Diamond...
Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Diamond 17mm Pearl Fish Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB vintage Mexican Pinwheel pendant Stunning Venetian beads Lava stone necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Mexican,
Onyx,Sterling Silver, and Paua shell, mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver
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Dm 2 in L 20 in
Ella Gafter Parrot Bird Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
branch. The body of the birds consists of custom cut tinted paua shell (abalone shell) topped with bombé
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Go...
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Fish Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features an exotic fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Ruby Sapphire Basket Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of custom cut paua shell with crystal, topped by black onyx, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...
Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Emerald Fish Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond fish brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Go...
Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds. It is accompanied by a delicate multi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Earrings
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
central lozenge set with New Zealand paua (abalone) shell and crystal. The design is complete with two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, 18k...
Ella Gafter Dragonfly Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18mm Pearl
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
are decorated with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamon...
Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue ...
LB Stunning Mother of Pearl Marcasite Sterling Silver vintage Brooch necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Brooch is on offer from Lorraine’s Bijoux. A beautiful vintage Paua shell earring and flower add interest
Category
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
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H 3.5 in Dm 2 in L 18 in
Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Located in Greer, SC
Intriguing antique hand crafted wood box with marquetry top. This decorative box features paua
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
"Reflection" Handcrafted Artisan Silver Sculpture
By Paul Amey
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
handcrafted and created by Paul Amey. This sculpture featuring Paua shell sunset surrounded by wisps of silver
Category
2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Green Blue Nacre Mother of Pearl Iridescent Necklace Belt Sustainable S.S.Mesh
Located in Washington DC, DC
created from a Paua, New Zealand shell raised on sustainable food farms. The circular base is composed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Stainless Steel
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W 3.5 in D 2 in Dm 3.5 in L 43 in
Iridescent Green Blue Nacre Necklace Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace Eco Luxe
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
/blue nacre used in this Pendant /Necklace has been cut from a Paua, New Zealand shell, raised on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Copper
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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in L 37 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Haliotis / Paua sea shell Pendant on a black rubber tube.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Haliotis /Paua Pendant on black rubber tube, consists of 5 organic shape large Paua shell petals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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H 1,305.52 in W 5.12 in L 19.69 in
Sylvia Gottwald, Paua shell Pendant with black Resin.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Paua/Haliotis with black Resin Pendant on rubber tube. This species from Haliotis family is called
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver Plate
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H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in L 22.05 in
Sylvia Gottwald, Multi strand Paua /Haliotis long Statement Necklace.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Multi strand Paua /Haliotis long Statement Necklace, comprises 4 types of beads; leaf like 4 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold Plate, Copper
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H 31.5 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in L 63 in
Iridescent Paua/Abalone , Blue Feathers , Statement Necklace, by Sylvia Gottwald
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Paua /Abalone ,theatrical Statement Necklace was created for a theater in WDC. I was also worn at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver Plate
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H 0.25 in W 4 in D 0.25 in Dm 13 in L 25 in
Sylvia GOTTWALD, Paua , eco-luxe Pearl Pendant , on choker Necklace.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Paua ,eco-luxe Pearl Pendant ,on choker Necklace, consists of Paua Pearl and hand twisted Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Stainless Steel
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W 4.34 in D 1.19 in Dm 5.91 in L 12.6 in
Sylvia Gottwald, Paua , eco-luxe Pearl Pendant , on choker Necklace.
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Paua ,eco-luxe Pearl Pendant ,on choker Necklace, consists of Paua Pearl in hand twisted Romboid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Stainless Steel
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H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 1.19 in Dm 5.91 in L 12.6 in
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A Paua For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact a paua you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an a paua may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 21st Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An a paua from Aria Jewelry Design and Michael Kneebone — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An a paua of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and uncut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an a paua, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is an A Paua?
The price for an a paua starts at $206 and tops out at $58,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,040.
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