Shell & Pearl
The material
How it is made
Pieces are cut and set by hand into chevron, lattice and penny-round layouts.
In the studio
Abalone
Studio sample
Abalone shell showing blue, green and violet in a single piece. The surface is naturally uneven, so every sample differs.
Abalone, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Penny Round
Hand-cut discs
Small discs of white marble, each cut by hand and laid close together. The grey veining differs from disc to disc.
Penny Round, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Abalone Chevron
Paua set into cream resin
Paua shell cut into zigzag strips and set in cream resin. Blue and green flashes show through each piece.
Abalone Chevron, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Abalone Lattice
Diamond grid, iridescent
Diamond-shaped pieces of abalone and pearl set within a black grid. Each diamond shows a different mix of blue, green and pink.
Abalone Lattice, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Pieces made with it
We make pieces in this material to order. Tell us what you have in mind.