{"product_id":"half-polished-real-paua-shell","title":"Half Polished Real Paua Shell","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eReal Pāua shell, featuring a natural, encrusted outer side left exactly as it comes from the ocean.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe reverse side is polished and epoxy‑coated, creating a striking contrast between raw texture and smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAs these are genuine shells, pattern, colour, and size will vary; the encrusted side may include natural textures and traces of seaweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eApproximate size: 10–14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA Brief History of Pāua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePāua (Haliotis iris) is a species of abalone found only in the coastal waters of New Zealand, where it has been treasured for centuries. Its vibrant blue‑green iridescence makes it one of the most colourful abalone shells in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFor Māori, Pāua holds deep cultural significance. It is traditionally used in carving, adornment, and symbolism, often representing the eyes of ancestors, protection, and connection to the ocean. Pāua has long been valued both as a food source and as a decorative material, with sustainably gathered shells continuing to support local communities today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Pot Jewellery UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44554046996550,"sku":"TJ869","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/7208\/4806\/files\/TJ869-Photoroom.jpg?v=1776878790","url":"https:\/\/honeypotjewellery.co.uk\/products\/half-polished-real-paua-shell","provider":"Honey Pot Jewellery UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}