Papua jewelry with various paua abalone shells

Abalone also called Paua shell is known for many years now for its amazing inside (Mother o pearl), which for hundreds of years now has been used to make handcrafted jewelry. Actually the Abalone is an edible shell whose most finest ones occur in the Tasmanian Sea close to New Zealand. The shells nowadays are harvested under strict gouvernment control and is a source of food for the population. The fantastic shells are not a side product anymore but more and more a main product because they are very popular. Mother of Pearl has been for centuries considered as something that is very purifying and works positively. Thus the strength of the Abalone shell is in the Mother of Pearl and it's working is like a gem: gems give energy and have a noble force and the same is the case with Abalone.
Recommmended use for Ablaone (Paua Shell):
• Meditation: Abalone shells are also used during meditation, because this is good for intuition, spiritual and psychological development.
• The burning of herbs in Abalone: In a ritual the Abalone shell typically has been used to add all the five elements into one object. The Abalone shell has small holes which provide the necessary air supply to keep the fire going on (Smudging).
• The power of Abalone: protects from the evil eye, against negative energy, makes people balanced, brings deep inner peace and gives inspiration.