Abalone in Silver Wired Tree of Life EaringsAbalone In Native American folklore, abalone represents prosperity, while in Maori tradition, it symbolizes peace, fertility, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This large shell is also used for smudging, or burning herbs for sacred ceremony, in Native American. Abalone is an organic gem: it is not a stone. However, gem dealers and jewelers include abalone in the gemstone category because it is of natural origin. Abalone comes from the