The rich treasure of nature was the inspiration for this brooch series with Paua Shell, including the classics "Dolphin" and "Lizard". The sight of the colorful sea opal, as the Paua Shell is also known, delights young and old alike.
INFO about the Oceanjewels pin:: It goes without saying that the brooches with paua shells are made of nickel-free metal.
No endangered species are used for these Paua Shell pins, but the colorful iridescent Mother of Pearl of the Paua Shell (Haliotis Iris) from New Zealand.
In many cultures, butterflies are regarded as a symbol of change and transformation due to their transformation from an inconspicuous caterpillar through pupation to a dazzling, colorful insect.