Totorere Shell link earrings – Gold

Hand finished 9ct Yellow gold ‘ Totorere Shell Link ‘ earrings . Shell found on local Mount Maunganui

beach . Moulded then stylised . Shell measures 2.5 cm in length approx .

Lovely fluid shape which catches the light beautifully.

Hand made gold hooks

A popular design I have been doing for over 15years!

• Māori Name: Totorere.
• Symbolism: Represents strength, resilience, and enduring beauty, as the shell withstands the ocean’s force.
• Name: Totorere (Māori) or Large Ostrich Foot (English).
• Scientific Name: Struthiolaria papulosa.
• Appearance: A spindle-shaped shell with a spiral of sharp knobs and brown streaks.
• Eroded Form: The heavy lip breaks off and washes ashore as smooth, ring-like shapes, often called “totorere rings” or “ostrich foot rings”.

Please choose carefully as we do not refund change of mind or exchange earrings due to hygiene reasons

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