Paua shell pendant

Origin: New Zealand

€27
Choose the shape: 925 Sterling silver 3

You receive exactly this pendant

Every stone is unique. The pendant you choose here is exactly the one in the photo. The second photo shows it in front of a hand, so you can judge the size.

We make the bail in three metals

  • 925 sterling silver 92.5% real silver, the standard for silver jewellery. If it turns a little dull over time, silver polish brings back the shine.
  • 14 carat gold filled Not a thin plated layer that fades quickly, but a thick layer of 14 carat gold rolled onto the base metal, with at least 5% real gold. It barely discolours, lasts for years with daily wear and is nickel-free.
  • 14 carat gold Solid gold (585): 58.5% pure gold, all the way through.
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About our pendants

Thanks to the delicate eyelet, it almost looks as if you are wearing just a stone on a necklace.

We pick our stones ourselves at gemstone fairs. Among thousands of stones, we choose the ones that stand out: in shape, in quality, in an unexpected detail. In our atelier in Breda we drill a small, subtle hole and set the eyelet by hand. Nothing else is needed. The stone itself is the jewel.

Meaning of Paua shell

The Paua shell, native to New Zealand, is the former home of a sea snail and is notable for its beautiful mother-of-pearl colors.

Meaning

Emotion, Creativity & Harmony

The Paua shell, a symbol of emotional balance and protection, reflects the soothing power of the ocean. The shiny mother-of-pearl interior is known for warding off negativity and promoting a feeling of security. It especially helps calm the heart chakra, reducing fear, sadness and anxiety and creating inner peace.

The shell also stimulates creativity and strengthens intuition, which provides new insights and a fresh look at life. The belief that the Paua shell brings wealth, strength and longevity comes from ancient Maori traditions, where the shell is seen as a source of emotional balance and spiritual harmony.

Did you know...

...the name "Paua" comes from the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, and refers specifically to their colorful variety of the abalone shell? This term distinguishes the New Zealand conch for its unique, vibrant colors, unlike other abalone species worldwide.

Chakra

Heart chakra

Constellation

Pisces

About Mónos

Mónos belongs to Clara and Dion. It started in 2021, when Dion was looking for a pendant like this himself and couldn't find one anywhere: a free-form stone, of beautiful quality, with a finish that didn't get in the way of the stone. So he started making them himself. Since 2024 we do it together.

The name Mónos comes from the Greek mono, one. Because of every stone, in this exact shape and colour, there is only one.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

We pack orders on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Everything is sent with track & trace and always gift wrapped.

The Netherlands

  • Letterbox parcel: €3.99, free from €50
  • Delivery time 1–3 working days
  • Fast: €4.99 (€1 on orders from €50), usually within 1 working day

Belgium

  • Letterbox parcel: €4.99, free from €50
  • Delivery time 3–5 working days
  • DHL Express: €7.99, delivery time 1–3 working days

Germany

  • Letterbox parcel: €4.99, free from €50
  • Delivery time 3–5 working days

Rest of Europe

  • €5.99, free from €75
  • Delivery time around 5–7 working days
  • Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden

United States

  • €8.00, free from €100

You can find all details in our shipping policy.

Returns

Not satisfied with your order? You can return your products within 14 days of receipt.

Returns 'from stone to pendant' (custom made)

These pendants are made especially for you with the eyelet you chose. Because they are custom made, these products cannot be returned.

Please note: Ear hooks and earrings cannot be returned for hygienic reasons.

View our full returns policy.

Open by appointment

Visit our atelier

Fellenoordstraat 142, 4811 TJ Breda
Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 17:00

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Frequently asked questions

Are these real gemstones?

Yes! 🌿

Our collection contains only real gemstones and crystals. Preferably as unique as possible and of high quality: gemstones you don't come across every day.

What is 'gold filled'?

Gold filled is often confused with gold plated, but they really are two different things. Gold plated is that thin layer of gold that quickly discolours, and almost everyone has had a disappointing experience with it.

Gold filled is something completely different: a thick layer of 14 karat gold rolled onto the base metal, with at least 5% real gold.

It hardly discolours, lasts for years of daily wear and is nickel-free. A very durable and affordable alternative to 14 karat gold.

Is your jewellery really handmade?

Absolutely! ❤️

Every piece is handmade with lots of care and love. This is what happens before a piece appears on our website:

  • The hunt: We search gemstone fairs to select the most beautiful stones, one by one, on quality and shape.

  • Making: Then we carefully drill a hole in each stone with a diamond drill and attach an eyelet. This lets you wear your piece the way you like: on a necklace or as an earring.

  • Photography: And the best part? Every piece is unique! We show each piece with its own photo on our website, so you can choose your perfect shape yourself. There is only one of every stone, so you are guaranteed to hold something truly unique ❤️
How big is a piece?

Every piece has two photos. In the second photo you'll see my hand behind the piece, so you can judge the size. Note: these are men's hands, so maybe a bit bigger than the average reader's, haha :)

And if you really want to know exactly: my fingers are about 1.7 cm thick. Never thought I'd measure that, but maybe it helps, haha.

Is gift wrapping available?

Yes, it's always included! We wrap every order as a gift ❤️

Can the eyelet of a piece be changed?

Unfortunately not. The eyelets of our pieces are firmly glued and can't be swapped. Hopefully you'll find another gemstone or shape that speaks to you ❤️

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