Ocean Shell Ltd Information

Ocean Shell has traded since 1992, we are the primary exporter of New Zealand's abalone (Paua) shell. We can also supply a range of other shells from the wider South Pacific region. Container quantities or hand selected small batches of White and Black Mother of Pearl, Trochus, Greensnail and Australian Abalone. The raw shell is harvested and managed under strict fishing quotas. As our industry is based on by-products from the Seafood Meat Industry and farmed Mother of Pearl industries, we are committed to ecological sustainability in all our products and manufacturing. Our Luméa range of shell materials includes versatile shell veneers, tiles, tumbled shell, jewelry and jewelry components. All products capture the natural luminous iridescence and full- bodied luster of the original seashells. Seashells are formed by beautiful, lustrous layers of hexagonal arogonite crystals of calcium carbonate being secreted by the Paua (Abalone) or Mother of Pearl oyster. Exquisite white and black pearls are formed by the same process, with layers of "nacre" deposited over an inserted shell nucleus. The development of our unique Shell Veneer as a "versatile, ready to use" Mother of Pearl and Abalone product has been the catalyst opportunity for our clients to expand their use of Mother of Pearl with ease. Shell Veneer is a 0.3mm laminate which is sliced from the shell to produce a sheet. The laminate can be used on its own, several sheets combined together to create a composite, in combination with acrylic, wood, or plastic to create subtle or eye-catching masterpieces. Shell Veneer teamed up with our computerized laser cutting machines, specialized design and cutting service provide further versatility, which is loved by designers across many industries. Our staff have an indepth knowledge in this specialized product to assist customers with their design projects.