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	Paua jewellery from Hanne Andersen Designer Jewellery
		These designs are simple and effective, brought to life by the use of the iridescent shell of the paua, a shellfish akin to the abalone, but with a far more intensely coloured shell.
		Patterned with vibrant blues, greens and purples, this splendidly opalescent mother of pearl is found nowhere else in the world.
		Diameter of ear-studs 10.5mm; diameter of paua inlay 5.5mm.
	www.hanne.co.nz /paua_designs.htm (394 words)

	Gen. Jose Ignacio Paua: A Chinese General in the Philippine Revolution
		Paua was born on April 29, 1872 in an impoverished village of Lao-na in Fujian province, China.
		Paua’s valor was proven time and again in the battlefield, hence, Aguinaldo promoted him several times until he became a full general on September 26, 1898.
		Paua ordered the boat’s pilot to maneuver in the shallow waters near the banks, dumped his bags of silver pesos, and frustrated the pursuit of the steam gunboat.
	www.bibingka.com /phg/paua (1248 words)

	Paua industry wants stiffer penalties for thieves - 30 May 2006 - Wairarapa
		The minimum legal size for paua is 125mm and the daily quota for recreational fishers is 10 per person.
		Mr Arron said the paua industry would work closely with Ministry of Fisheries prosecutors to ensure the court had all the facts around the biological and economic impact of the theft of such a public resource.
		Despite a 10-point initiative which the ministry was working with the paua industry on to fight poaching, he said progress had been frustratingly slow.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /location/story.cfm?l_id=150&objectid=10384228 (317 words)

	About Paua2thepeople.com
		Paua to the People take the whole idea one step further – handcrafting the shells to their full potential while retaining the free forms and lines.
		The shells are the by-product of the main use for Paua, it's meat.
		Paua to the People’s selection of New Zealand fibre artists have taken the traditional methods of raranga and added a more contemporary flavour of their own.
	www.paua2thepeople.com /a_pandf.htm (893 words)

	Paua
		Paua is the most colourful shell in the world, other abalone have some colour, but not the brilliance of Paua.
		Paua are marine monovalve molluscs that eat seaweed and live clinging to rocks at depths of 1 - 10 metres.
		Starfish are the Paua's most formidable predator as they have learnt to suffocate the Paua by putting their tentacles over the breathing holes thus forcing the paua to let go of the rock.
	www.kiwiherald.com /Paua.html (710 words)

	TKI - TKI Hot Topic: Paua pearls
		Paua farming is very labour intensive as you have to feed the fish every week, so I pioneered a new system to reduce some of the labour.
		Paua are haemophiliacs, and the slightest nick will cause them to bleed to death.
		It includes farming paua to overcome the limited fishing quota, and mentions the lucrative potential of paua pearl farming.
	www.tki.org.nz /r/hot_topics/paua_e.php (1091 words)

	Te Papa - Tai Awatea / Knowledge Net - Paua in craftwork, souvenirs, and other decorative items (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Paua is prized worldwide for its beautiful shell, and is widely used in New Zealand for jewellery, inlay work, and tourist souvenirs.
		The rough outer layer of paua shell is removed by very carefully applying the shell to a grinding wheel.
		Paua jewellery is sometimes hung on stainless steel thread or on plaited and dyed cords made out of fine flax fibre, known as muka.
	tpo.tepapa.govt.nz /ViewTopicExhibitDetail.asp?TopicFileID=0x000a49f3 (466 words)

	Paua Bay Farmstay, Akaroa, Canterbury Farmstay, Akaroa Accommodation
		Paua Bay is a working hill country farm which has been home to five generations of the Johns family.
		Paua Bay homestead is a charming character house nestled amongst extensive gardens where 600 year-old kahikatea and totara trees teem with native birdlife.
		If your time here is limited you might consider joining one of the Akaroa Farm Tours which take place daily and offer an insight into the life of the farm including a shearing demonstration and working sheep dogs.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/accommodation/farmstays/canterbury/paua-bay (716 words)

	Abalone Paua Divine Jewellery_about abalone
		Traditionally the native Maori population have used the Paua Shell in carvings and artwork, regarding the shell as a treasure or Taonga.
		The meat of the Paua, as it is with Abalone in many places in the world, is a delicacy and a favourite food for important celebrations.
		Paua shell is the most colourful of all Abalone shell and you will see that others are pale in comparison.
	www.abalone-craft.com /abalone.htm (256 words)

	paua beads and tumbled pieces, paua shell, New Zealand Carvings, Fish Hook, NZ, New Zealand, Australia, mail order, ...
		Paua shell beads and pendants are one of our most popular items, both in New Zealand and overseas.
		Paua jewellery has being selling well for a number of years now and the trend is likely to continue.
		The jewelery is made by combining paua with many of the other beads available, weather other shells or the fine swarovski crystal beads.
	beadbazaar.co.nz /paua_pendants_beadsHK.htm (301 words)

	Worldly Treasures - Paua Shell Jewelry
		Paua shells are a type of abalone found in the waters of the South Pacific living on seaweed and clinging to rocks at depths of one to ten meters.
		Paua shell is the most colorful of all the abalone seashells with hues that vary from pink to green and purples to blue.
		Worldly Treasures carries a variety of shell necklaces and bracelets made from south pacific Paua shells Please take a look at our catalog and browse through the different categories and you will find paua shell bracelets, paua shell necklaces and other fine paua shell jewelry that incorporate Paua shell as part of their materials.
	www.worldlytreasures.biz /Paua.aspx (181 words)

	Sea Opal Paua Shell Jewelry Information
		When the Paua shell is polished it exhibists stunning blues, teals, greens, pinks, purples and pearl textures.
		The unique colorings of the Paua shell are produced by the rich sediments (of a volcanic origin) within pollution free local New Zealand waters.
		Paua are believed to reach an age of 60 years.
	www.generousgems.com /seaopal.html (429 words)

	Paua (Site not responding. Last check: )
		New Zealand paua shell is also known as abalone shell.
		The necklaces we offer are made from paua pieces that have been tumbled, so no sharp edges.
		The necklaces have different shapes of paua pieces, but size is approximately the same.
	www.aotearoa.co.nz /paua/about.htm (55 words)

	Paua Shell Information
		Paua is a species of abalone found off the coast of New Zealand.
		Paua is shell however and should not be mistaken for any form of opal.
		Paua seems to change color to reflect more of the colors that you are wearing.
	www.espyjewelry.com /index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/9312 (504 words)

	Raid snares paua poachers - 27 Dec 2006 - NZ Herald: New Zealand and International Environment News
		Fisheries officers have swooped on paua poachers on the Northland coast, seizing 170 of the prized shellfish, of which only 12 were legal.
		The area, particularly near Kawerua, north of Dargaville, is well known for paua poaching, the ministry's Northland district compliance manager, Darren Edwards, told the Northern Advocate.
		Nationally, the legal paua catch is 1057 tonnes, but the ministry estimates a further 965 tonnes is traded on the fl market, shipped overseas or sold domestically.
	www.nzherald.co.nz /category/story.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=10416850 (372 words)

	Paua Shell Information
		Paua is the most colorful shell in the world, other abalone have some color, but not the brilliance of Paua.
		Paua shellfish are fl and the interior of the shell has cloudy waves of rainbow colors with blues and green being dominant.
		Paua, both dyed and undyed, is generally coated with epoxy to protect the fragile gem.
	www.jillsjewelry.net /paua-shell-information.html (220 words)

	Hidden Jewel (UK) - Paua shell jewellery from New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Paua are primarily caught for their meat, which is a traditional delicacy of the Maori.
		The real Paua shell material is unique and should not be compared to the cheap blue resin coated paua jewellery that has flooded the market.
		All designs use the paua shell as is and explore the magic of this shell.
	www.hidden-jewel.com /paua_shell.htm (348 words)

	Paua Abalone
		Paua Abalone is exclusively found in New Zealand and exhibits this amazing play of color on its shell surface quite similar to opal, thus earning its nickname the "Sea Opal".
		This style has a large deep groove on the side as well as a side-drilled hole (roughly 0.8-1 mm in diameter; not shown in the photo).
		Another new shape of Paua Abalone nuggets, this time in a freeform nugget shape.
	www.migem.com /Categories/Paua/abalone.htm (449 words)

	Hawaii Lure Paua Abalone, Mother of Pearl Shell Veneers (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Paua is one of the world's most beautiful shells because of its incredible and intense variation of color.
		Paua shells remind us of a kaleidoscope or hologram, with the colors dancing and sparkling as the iridescent patterns of the nacre catch the glints of light when viewed from different angles.
		The paua meat is considered a delicacy and the shells are a by-product of catching paua for their meat so all parts of the product are utilized.
	www.hawaiilure.com /catalog/shells.html (319 words)

	Welcome to beadinspired.com ...Paua Shell
		Paua Shell drilled OVALS These are flat beads..Paua shell is visible on both sides..Lovely finish..approx 18 long x 14mm wide by about 3mm thick..Price PER bead
		Barrel Bead These are make with a resin center and the paua is laminated onto this to create this stunning ocatgonal shape bead.
		Paua shell Solid wing beads...These are NOT laminated but solid paua...Drilled at the top.
	www.beadinspired.com /Shell-Paua.html (379 words)

	Paua carvings, jewelry and products at Fishhead Gifts - paua, abalone, maori, jewelry, jewellery, shellfish, carving, ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Traditional and modern Maori people alike have used the vibrant colours of the paua in their skilled carvings and jewelry while the shellfish itself is a sought after delicacy.
		Paua flowers ideal to be used as a table decoration, napkin holders or stuck in pot plants as they have been weather tre...
		A paua heart wall-hanging made from resin and cast so that the paua sits at the back of the casting giving it a magnifi...
	www.fishhead-gifts.com /index.cfm?cat2=A5&action=list (873 words)

	NZ Fully Polished Paua Shell : New Zealand Gift Shop - Silverfernz.com
		Natural, the surface is yellowish and the interior is an irridescent mother of pearl.
		My husband ordered one of the boxed polished Paua Shells as a gift for me. It's beautiful and has made a lovely addition to my collection of shells and whatnot from my holiday to NZ.
		The only reason I didn't give this a 5 star rating was that the box it came in was very damaged and it was very fortunate that the shell was undamaged.
	www.silverfernz.com /prodView.asp?idProduct=226 (207 words)

	Sea Opal Paua Jewelry
		When the sea opal paua shell is polished brilliant blues, teals, greens, pinks, purples and pearl textures in color are revealed.
		The unique colorings of the Paua shell are produced by the rich sediments (predominantly of a volcanic origin) within pollution free local New Zealand waters.
		We have many sizes of sea opal paua to fit a variety of rings for men, rings for women, earrings, and lovely pendants.
	www.earthstreasure.com /Paua-SeaOpal-Jewelry.html (310 words)

	A gallery of wholesale gold and silver paua shell jewelry by Preston
		Paua, a species of abalone, is only found in the sea around the area of New Zealand.
		This iridescence, similar to that of Mother of Pearl shell, but far more brilliant, is what makes paua shell so interesting as a gem material for use in jewelry.
		Paua shell is dyed to enhance color and is a popular gemstone used in costume jewelry.
	masterwiresculptor.com /pauashell.shtml (241 words)

	NZ Paua Skincare Gift Box : New Zealand Gift Shop - Silverfernz.com
		Paua Hand Cream a soothing & protective cream highly enriched with marine minerals to soften & nourish the hands.
		Found beneath the clear unpolluted waters of New Zealand the Paua (a species of abalone unique to NZ) is highly valued for its therapeutic qualities.
		Paua extract processed from Paua, fresh from the sea is an exceptional source in that it is extremely rich in highly concentrated marine protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
	www.silverfernz.com /prodview.asp?idproduct=254&idaff=188 (257 words)

	A paua parasite problem? - Aquaculture Update - Issue 28 - NIWA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The parasite can also be found at low levels in apparently healthy paua, so it may take time for infected paua to become noticeably sick.
		Histology of affected paua shows they have moderate to massive infections of the haplosporidian in all major organs, particularly muscle, connective tissue, and nervous tissue.
		Final results from the termination of the experiment after 3 months cohabitation are not yet available, but it appears that horizontal transfer of the parasite from paua to paua is difficult to achieve under controlled conditions.
	www.niwa.co.nz /pubs/au/28/paua-parasite.htm (816 words)

	Paua Abalone Blue Pearls
		Paua (Abalone) Pearls are colorful and most often, highly iridescent.
		The New Zealand Paua Pearls are graded using Gem, A or B grade point system – that has some similarities to
		Paua Pearls are of 100% natural color – with
	www.fusionpearl.com /Pearl_Education/NZ_Paua_Abalone_Blue_Pearls.html (365 words)

	PAUA Interface Ltd :: Home - Where IT touches people
		Paua Interface offers Information Technology Consulting including strategies, planning and evaluation - and a range of Professional Websites and Design Services.
		Paua Interface’s A-team is ‘virtually’ ready to hit the ground running
		Paua Interface publishes professional, quality articles that are relevant to our clients.
	www.pauainterface.com (250 words)

	paua beads and tumbled pieces, paua shell
		The paua LS beads are longer and thinner while the nuggets are narrower and look like a triangle in cross section.
		You can drill the paua pieces by using ordinary steel bits but make sure that they are new and sharp.
		These are beautifully made beads, hand cut and polished to perfection with one side showing the full beauty of Paua.
	beadbazaar.co.nz /pauabeadsandtumbledpieces.htm (330 words)

	Paua (Abalone) Extract for circulation & immune system - Alberon.com
		Paua Extract has high levels of energy, unsaturated omega 3 fish oils and minerals including iron potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium and vitamins especially B12.
		Omega 3 oils from Paua have been trialed in Crohns disease where results have included less inflammation with less weight gain.
		Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	www.alberon.com /product.cfm?ID=15 (205 words)

	jewellery, new zealand paua shell jewelry from Ecowool
		Paua is a species of abalone found only in the seas around New Zealand.
		Hi, I just received a paua pendant which I purchased from you.
		I am extremely pleased, and next time I purchase a piece of paua jewelery it will be from your company.
	www.ecowool.com /paua-shell (355 words)

	Paua World - NZ Abalone, Pink Mussel, Mother of Pearl, Jewellery, Paua Gifts, Visitor Attraction
		Here you will discover how the World’s most colorful shell is crafted to manufacture an exquisite range of jewellery, gifts and souvenirs that reflect the iconic status of the Paua shell to New Zealand.
		All our shell jewellery, beads and products - Paua, Pink Mussel and Mother of Pearl - are manufactured in our factory situated in Carterton, the heart of the Wairarapa and the home of Paua World our visitor attraction.
		Enjoy discovering the World of Paua by either shopping on-line or, in person, by visiting our factory.
	www.pauashell.co.nz (114 words)

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