Authentic Native New Zealand Shells and Botanicals Made into Unique Kiwiana Jewellery
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 20-25mm French Hook Earrings (Surgical Steel)
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Single Paua Shell Gold-Backed With Top Bail Necklace
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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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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 $60.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$116.00 USDSale price $60.00 USDSold out
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 $49.00 USDRegular 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 $46.00 USDRegular 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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Broken Kina Kinstugi & Pearl Inner Beauty Necklace
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Single Paua Shell Embedded In Silver Claystone Necklace
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Pupu Trio & Pearls Unity In Imperfection 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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Farm Paua Shell Adjustable Sterling Silver Ring (OLD DESIGN SECONDS)
Regular price $60.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$116.00 USDSale price $60.00 USDSale -
Farm Paua Shell 22mm Adjustable Sterling Silver Ring
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Let customers speak for us
from 62 reviewsI got a kina necklace and some paua earrings and they were so pretty. Looked even nicer than the pictures, well worth it.
Absolutely thrilled with my beautiful necklace. Highly recommended.
So beautiful in person
Love my beautiful earrings ❤️ simple, elegant and so pretty! Thank you 🙏
Absolutely adorable and lovely quality.
Very happy with the purchase!
Just 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.