Handmade New Zealand Jewellery from Real Native Shells and Local Botanicals
Unique Gifts Celebrating New Zealand's Natural Beauty… and Reflecting Yours
Hello Shello! My name is Rina and I am the beachcombing jewellery artist of Nostalgem. If you're looking for New Zealand jewellery that is as unique as your loved one (or yourself), then welcome! I craft handmade jewellery that embodies the unmatched beauty of New Zealand’s nature. Each piece is designed to be as distinctive as the person who wears it.
Eco-Friendly Farm Paua Shells
From waste to wondrous! Check out my bestsellers, jewellery made from paua farm shell waste.
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SS41 - Farm Paua Shell 10mm Hoop Earrings (Surgical Steel) Gray Back
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$79.00 NZDSale price $25.00 NZDSale -
SS34 - FINAL SALE Farm Paua Shell 20mm French Hook Earrings (Surgical Steel)
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SS01 - FINAL SALE Tiny Paua Shell Teardrop U Hooks Earrings
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Single Paua Shell Gold-Backed With Top Bail Necklace
Regular price $119.00 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 (Gold)
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Tiny Whole Kina Shell Pendant With Cubic Zirconia Necklace (Silver)
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Kina Sea Urchin Shell Fragment Silver Round Hoop Earrings
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Silverplated Kina Shell Adjustable Sterling Silver Ring (OLD DESIGN SECONDS)
Regular price $97.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$189.00 NZDSale price $97.00 NZDSale
Embracing the Beauty of Imperfection
Check out my designs made with worn out weathered yet wondrous shells & other finds. Shaped by the elements, each piece honours the perfectly imperfect and often overlooked beauty within us all.
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Worn out Sea Snail Shell (Pupu Nerida) Round Hoop Earrings
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Sea Snail Shell Couple Unity In Imperfection Silver Necklace
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Sea Snail Shell Couple Unity In Imperfection Gold Necklace
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The World Is Your Oyster Shell Silver Dipped Round Hoop Earrings 5
Regular price $79.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per
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 Mother & Child Floating Nuggets (Gold) Necklace
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Paua Shell Cluster Family Silver-Backed Floating Necklace
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Paua Shell Mother & Child Floating Nuggets (Silver) Necklace
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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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SS03 - Manuka Flower WIth Pearl Hook Earrings
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$69.00 NZDSale price $23.00 NZDSold out -
Weathered But Wondrous Sea Snail Whelk Gold Shell Pendant Cord Necklace
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Weathered but Wondrous Whelk Shell and Pearl Necklace
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Tiny Tidal Treasure Necklace - Silver Coral with Ram’s Horn Squid Shell
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Tiny Tidal Treasures Necklace - Gold Teardrop
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Tiny Tidal Treasures Necklace - Silver Teardrop
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Wanderlust Spirula Shell Round Resin Earrings
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Silverplated Kina Shell Adjustable Sterling Silver Ring (OLD DESIGN SECONDS)
Regular price $97.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per$189.00 NZDSale price $97.00 NZDSale
Let customers speak for us
from 54 reviewsJust Love these. I love the centres where the actual flower pod sits, so unique and beautifully constructed. Will def buy more from this seller.
Loved the tee tree earrings
Great looking , good weight for the ears
These are stunning as are the other earrings I purchased. Definitely buying more!
It is lovely to have a bit of the beach with me.
I love it. Bought it as a gift but have decided to keep for myself
I love this ring absolutely beautiful
so pretty and well made, love wearing real shells dipped on one side in gold
These have become my everyday earrings. I have received so many compliments also they are so lightweight which is nice.
Beautiful. I love the memories these earings spark.
I am really excited about these beautiful earings. They are so pretty and exactly as they look on the website. I got one pair for my sister and one for myself and I can't wait to share them with her!
Absolutely loved the necklace and the earrings I bought, they are both so beautifully made! Feel look and feel like real shells
Thankyou so much for my Paua cluster necklace , it is so beautiful, intricately crafted, delicate, people compliment it all the time and more importantly I love it and what it represents to me. Thanks so much!
I purchased a mother and child paua necklas for my 86 year old mothers birthday who lives in the UK, I then purchased the whanau necklace and an additional shell to add. We now both have a necklace to remind each other of our connection of grandmother, mother, daughter, son & grandchild, regardless of the miles between us. It was so good to find an artist who creates these beautiful pieces from nature right here in NZ. Thankyou so much team Nostalgem.. They are beautiful. I look forward to adding to my collection
My sister introduced your website to me, as I live in the UK and she's in NZ. I saw this beautiful Kina shell and bought it for my mum's birthday present, and she absolutely loved it. When I skyped her recently she was wearing it and looked fab.