{"product_id":"hand-carved-new-zealand-rainbow-paua-shell-heart-shaped-pendant","title":"Hand carved New Zealand rainbow Pāua shell heart shaped pendant.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-carved from genuine New Zealand Pāua shell (Haliotis iris), these pendants take the shape of a heart, symbolising love, unity, and emotional connection. The natural iridescence of the shell shines with shifting blues, greens, and pinks, making each piece a vibrant little treasure from the ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendant is strung on an adjustable waxed polyester cord, offering strength, comfort, and a casual, natural finish. Because no two shells are ever alike, every heart has its own unique colour play and character — a truly one-of-a-kind pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScience \u0026amp; Geology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pāua is New Zealand’s species of abalone, celebrated worldwide for its striking rainbow nacre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Composed of aragonite crystals layered with protein, the structure of the shell bends light in a way that produces its famous iridescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• This process is called structural coloration, meaning each pendant gleams with its own unrepeatable rainbow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Symbolic Meaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Māori culture, Pāua is considered a taonga (treasure), often used to represent eyes in carvings — a symbol of watchfulness, protection, and the guiding spirit. As a heart, this pendant carries both the ocean’s energy and the essence of aroha (love). Spiritually, Pāua is believed to calm emotions, enhance intuition, and inspire creativity, making it both a beautiful adornment and a meaningful talisman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged soaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Store away from direct sunlight to preserve the shell’s natural vibrancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery heart pendant is one-of-a-kind, with natural variations in colour and pattern. If you’d like to pick from specific pieces in stock, just send me a message and I’ll be happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kerrie Owens Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419205972346,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/7861\/6636\/files\/IMG_4020.webp?v=1767531392","url":"https:\/\/kerrieowensarts.co.uk\/products\/hand-carved-new-zealand-rainbow-paua-shell-heart-shaped-pendant","provider":"Kerrie Owens Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}