the collaboration
Nature's rarest gems, worn at New Zealand's highest stage
When Miss Universe New Zealand chose Arapawa Blue Pearls for their official photoshoot, it was a meeting of two rare New Zealand stories.
The photoshoot edit
As worn: the official edit
Every piece featured in the Miss Universe New Zealand photoshoot. Wear what they wore.
Sterling Silver Pāua Haliotis Hook Earrings
$301.00
Sterling Silver Pāua Haliotis Shell Necklace
$307.00
Two-Tone Small Paua Shell Necklace
$873.00
Sterling Sunrise Necklace
$1,348.00
Sterling Waterdrop Necklace
$1,584.00
Sterling Torea Oval Earrings
$1,695.00
Sterling Blue Essence Necklace
$1,706.00
9ct Yellow Gold Paua Pearl Petite White Daffodil Necklace
$2,201.00
Behind the shoot
Thirty years in the making. One extraordinary moment.
On Arapaoa Island, in the Marlborough Sounds, the Radon family has spent three decades coaxing pāua to produce pearls unlike any in the world. When Miss Universe New Zealand came to shoot, they brought those pearls to a stage that honours exactly what they represent.
Awarded to the best
The winners collection
The designs presented to Miss Universe New Zealand winners. Chosen to honour achievement, beauty, and the spirit of Aotearoa.
Official
Jewellery partner
Miss Universe New Zealand
Exclusive
Limited collection
Pieces created for the collaboration only
One of a kind
Every pearl is unique
No two pāua pearls are ever the same
Aotearoa
Proudly New Zealand
Grown, crafted & worn here
Shop the collaboration
Wear Something Truly New Zealand
Every pāua pearl is a one-of-a-kind creation, grown on Arapaoa Island, shaped by decades of knowledge, and now worn by the women who represent Aotearoa to the world.