Paua is the Maori (native New Zealand) name for a species of abalone whose
shells are the most beautiful and colorful. Luthiers often use Paua shell
for the inlays on their most special guitars. Fine jewelry crafted from the
shells are known as Paua Pearls.
When we came up with this new finish, its dazzling iridescence reminded us of
paoa pearls, and so that became its name. It uses the same durable titanium process
as our other Capo Royale models, so its eye-popping, color-shifting beauty will last
practically forever. And like the Paua shell itself, no two are exactly alike. The
patterns of color occur randomly, so no one else’s Paua Pearl capo will look exactly
like yours!