Blue Paua Shell Cabochons

These grade A blue paua shell cabochons are one of our best sellers! Characteristic iridescent blues and turquoise colours with wonderful markings from this shell found in the waters off New Zealand. 

• Cabochon (flat bottom, flat smooth top)
• Grade A
• These are shallow stones and not suitable for gallery wire settings
• Available in a range of sizes and shapes to suit your jewellery needs and designs
• Has a hardness of 3.5 on the Mohs scale
• Treatment: colour enhanced
• Country of Origin: New Zealand
• Sold individually

Dispatch Information

Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Most orders are shipped the same day if placed before our cutoff. Dispatch may take longer during busy periods, sales events, or for complex/custom orders.

Special Delivery orders must be placed by 12 noon for same-day dispatch.

UK delivery options

• Free UK Delivery - Orders over £50.
• Standard Delivery - 3–5 working days with Royal Mail Tracked 48.
• Express Delivery - 1–2 working days with Royal Mail Tracked 24 - only £4.99.
• Special Delivery - Next working day with Royal Mail - from £7.99.
• Courier Delivery - Next working day with FedEx - from £14.99.

International Delivery

• Method: Sent via Royal Mail Tracked, handed over to your local postal service for final delivery.
• Estimated time: Usually 5–10 working days.
• Cost: Starts from £12.99 (varies by destination and order weight).
• Important note: Local import duties, taxes, or customs fees may apply and are payable by the recipient on arrival (not included in our shipping charge).

Track your order using the details sent in your confirmation email.

Questions? Contact us

Full delivery and collection information

• You can return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery.
• Earrings and earring parts cannot be returned for hygiene reasons.
• Return shipping is at your cost unless the item is faulty or damaged in transit.

Full returns and refund information