New Zealand shells & nature finds, made into stories you wear.
Hello Shello! I'm Rina — beachcomber & maker. The sandy hands & salty heart behind Nostalgem. Kick off your jandals, have a wander around my shop — there are three rooms to explore...
The Front Room
Always open to the public. My signature Paua & Kina Shell Pair Necklace and its matching earrings live here, alongside a select few handpicked pieces.
The VIP Room
Members only. One-off pieces, limited editions, samples, seconds and pieces that may never exist again.
Think of it like a beachcombing hunt — but hurry, because once the tide shifts or someone else picks it up, it's gone.
The Vault Room
Where past designs rest.
Browse, fall in love, hit notify. Your wishlist helps me decide what comes back next.
Some return. Most won't. Depends on what the tide brings in.
Let customers speak for us
from 252 reviewsTiny Paua gold hook earrings given as a gift, contacted Nostalgem as lost one two days after getting them. Service and understanding was exceptional. Replacement arrived to Sydney fast and got a pair as a lovely surprise. Thank you, you’re amazing!
Great well made and service was quick and efficient
Gorgeous!! It feels nice to carry a pieceof Aotearoa with me. Will definitely be ordering in the smaller size as well!
Love mine ♥️
I was buying one for a friend but could not resist! And I couldn’t be more pleased! I love it! I love collecting shells and it is such high quality, a bit different and stunning . Happy 50th to me!!
I got this as a gift for someone leaving on their OE. I loved it but most importantly they did too! It is the most special gift and a real piece of home
Cockle shells are part of my childhood, dad used to bringthem home and boil them up, and the shells were ground up for the hens! We had all Xmas holidays at the beach so your treasurers are also a reflection of my growing up years
The silver on them reflects the sea for me
Thanks alison
Delighted with the ear rings, an awesome piece of uniquely kiwiana going to Perth.
Beautiful earrings. Made a much appreciated gift to a friend. Thank you so much 😊
I absolutely love my earrings. Perfect size and look great!
Love it great size
Look lovely and get comments on the earrings
It is great and my daughtet will love it.
The earrings are beautiful, a birthday gift for my daughter who lives at a beach town in Australia. She's always loved paua. 💖
Im giftingthis little piece of 'home' to my daughter . She is based in Sweden, currently in Adelaide for her Ph D. Moving soon to Nottingham for her PhD. I know she will love this! The first one I bought
sent to my niece in America. She just raves about it and
loves wearing it to showcase the country where her Mum was born.❤️