Black Crow And Maireneer Shell - Necklace wall hanging Australia's gemstones and minerals are

Australia's gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown

These 'Lik Lik sunset earrings' are handcrafted by female artisans in Papua New Guinea

By: Gerry Swan

For STEM concepts

a Worimi woman

Black Crow And Maireneer Shell - Necklace wall hanging Australia's gemstones and minerals areThe depth of colour of the black crow shells, with their delicate creamy white interior, strung harmoniously with the lustrous maireener shells makes this a striking necklace for any occasion or outfit, day or night. The striking jewellery produced by Palawa Tasmanian artist Aunty Jeanette James uses traditional Palawa shell stringing technique. Many thousands of years old, the skill has been handed down matrilineally. The Mariner shells of LuUtruwita