Kukupara Earrings
$218.50
Tiamāni "Moana" Collection – Kukupara (Black Mussel) Earrings
By Sina Potaka | Handmade in Aotearoa | Sea & Forest United
The Kukupara (Black Mussel) earrings are a new addition to the Tiamāni "Moana" Collection. Ethically sourced from the coastlines of Aotearoa. Each shell carries an elegant curve sculptured by the sea, holding rare fragments of Kapia (Kauri Gum) that create a beautiful unity of sea and forest.
The ātaahua (beautiful) kapia is emphasised with a gold gilt undertone, while the barnacles are sanded smooth and the shell is resin washed for strength. This process provides a high-gloss finish that highlights a deep black exterior with subtle hints of natural blue and purple, a colour palette as rich as the moana itself.
The Story Behind The Shell
The little black mussel works in collective groups as they cling to shoreline rocks. They band together, providing strength in numbers against the battering waves of the sea.
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari taku toa he toa takitini – My strength is not that of one, but of many."
The Intention Behind the Design
Like a mussel clinging to the rock, like a Kauri tree standing firm, hold true to your space and don't be deterred by the challenging, crashing waves of life.
Why We Love It
More than jewellery, these exclusive earrings are wearable pieces of New Zealand, seen nowhere else in the world. Each pair possesses its own natural form, making your set truly unique. A modern design, created in a limited amount, perfect for nature lovers.
Details:
- Handcrafted with ethically sourced shells
- Natural colour palette – deep brown/black with blue/purple tones at the tip
- Shell drop length – between 4cm – 6cm
- Encased in crystal clear resin for durability
- Fish hook french ear wire
- 316 surgical stainless steel underlay
- 18K Gold Plated
- 0.2mm wire
Care Instructions:
- Clean metalwork using a dry polish cloth (microfibre or plain undyed cotton)
- To keep a shine to your metalwork, avoid showering or bathing whilst wearing
- Avoid use of moisturiser and perfumes whilst handling the metalwork, as it can cause reactions to the metal
- Handle gently – all parts are fragile
- Store in an area not prone to moisture
- Kauri gum is susceptible to possible disfiguration if stored in a heat-prone area
Discover Tiamāni at Oyster & Moon – where the treasures of Tangaroa meet the strength of the Kauri, crafted into wearable taonga.
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