Handmade Jewellery with Real New Zealand Shells & Botanicals
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Hello Shello! I’m Rina, the beachcombing artist behind Nostalgem. Remember when, as a kid, your most prized treasures were bits of nature you found—shells, leaves, stones? Who says jewellery needs precious gemstones? Forget about the usual polished gems. My pieces celebrate nature’s humble treasures. Most of them are native shells and botanical fragments, each with its own story.
Handpicked from New Zealand’s coasts and bushes, every piece I create reminds us that nature is our storyteller. It can spark memories of loved ones, childhood adventures, and reflect our journeys in life. So, welcome! Comb along with me and see what the tide brought in.
Eco-Friendly Farm Paua Shells
From waste to wondrous! Check out my bestsellers, jewellery made from paua farm shell waste.
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SS34 - Farm Paua Shell 20-30mm French Hook Earrings (Surgical Steel)
Regular price $30.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$54.00 NZDSale price $30.00 NZDSale -
Paua Shell Medium Metal Dipped Oval Hoop Earrings (25-30mm)
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Paua Shell Whanau Family Beachsand Necklace - 3 Shells
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Paua Shell French Hook Earrings (Lacquered)
Regular price $69.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per
Upcycled Kina Sea Urchin Shells
Check out our jewels made from kina sea urchin shells. Both whole and broken.
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Tiny Whole Kina Shell Pendant With Cubic Zirconia Necklace (Silver)
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SS30 - Green Kina Shell Gold Pendant
Regular price $37.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$87.00 NZDSale price $37.00 NZDSale
Nature’s Silent Storyteller: Jewellery Celebrating Family and Connections
Nature has a way of telling stories, and I capture these narratives through my jewellery. My collection features pieces that celebrate family bonds and relationships, such as mother and child paua shell necklaces, each crafted to symbolise the unique connection between loved ones. I also offer shells that represent each member of a family, creating a meaningful and personal keepsake. These pieces serve as a tribute to the special relationships in our lives, making them not just jewellery, but cherished stories and symbols of love.
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Paua Shell Whanau Family Beachsand Necklace - 5 Shells
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Baroque Pearl Perfectly Imperfect Mother & Child Necklace
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Paua Shell Whanau Family Beachsand Necklace - 3 Shells
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Baroque Pearl Perfectly Imperfect Mother & Child Hook Earrings
Regular price $74.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per
One-of-a-Kind Treasures: Small-Batch, Unique Creations
Every piece of jewellery at Nostalgem is a one-of-a-kind creation. I take pride in crafting each item in small batches, ensuring that no two pieces are ever the same. The unique characteristics of the shells I collect dictate the final design, making each piece a rare find. If you see something that catches your eye, don’t hesitate—once it's gone, it’s gone forever. Embrace the opportunity to own a truly unique treasure that stands out as much as you or your loved one.
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Paua Shell French Hook Earrings (Lacquered)
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Tiny Paua Shell Turquoise Trio Chandelier Earrings
Regular price $119.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$119.00 NZDSale price $119.00 NZD -
Paua Shell & Rice Pearl Necklace
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Single Paua Shell Embedded In Silver Claystone Necklace
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Tiny Tidal Treasures Necklace - Silver Teardrop
Regular price From $107.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per
Let customers speak for us
from 82 reviewsI bought this beautifully crafted gift for my mum for Christmas. She is so hard to buy for and I wanted something super special. I needed look no further then this gorgeous piece.
Symbolic and meaningful, my mum was thrilled, and I was equally as thrilled to put such a big smile on her face.
Thank you so much Rina, love your work!
Absolutely love the Baroque Pearl necklace. Purchased it for mu Mum who after having an accident last year has finally able to travel to NZ. We are on holiday now so hopefully will see her wear it soon.
The necklace was beautiful and just as I expected from the picture provided. Great communication and delivery , and I thought the price was very reasonable :)
Thank you!
Can't believe how many people noticed and admired my earrings first time I wore them! And it felt really good to say that they were ethically sourced and not illegal undersized paua. Grateful for that info.
The paua shell French hook earrings are a beautiful colour and the size of them look absolutely stunning, the wife loves them dearly,
Thanks Arthur
Gorgeous natural earrings
Love them
I bought this for my partner's birthday as she has a connection with NZ and her nickname was Kina. It took only a couple of weeks for this to arrive to Australia and it had beautiful gift packaging so I didn't have to stress about making it look pretty! My partner loves it so much - not only is it beautiful but it's expertly crafted and will absolutely last a long, long time. Absolutely worth it! ♡
Amazing! Bought as a xmas gift for my Expat daughter along with the paua shell earings. The necklace exceeded my expectations, it is a fantastic piece of home that i know she will love, and she will be even happier knowing it is helping to support a local business like Nostalgem. Thanks team keep up the great work.
Beautiful!
it is lovely, very NZ
I have been looking for the perfect earrings and came across Nostalgem online and I am sooo happy I did. The earrings couldn’t be more beautiful, and I feel so special every time I wear them knowing the love and care that have gone into them! I will definitely be purchasing more ☺️ thank you for creating such beautiful pieces!
I love this item. It’s both naturalistic and a bit flash. It’s so beautiful and a joy to wear.
Love these beautiful earrings very happy with them and good service!
Absolutely gorgeous love them thankyou
Absolutely beautiful, bigger shells than I had pictured so super happy!!!