16th Birthday New Zealand Rimu Key with Paua Inlay – 21PP-16

16th Birthday New Zealand Rimu Key with Paua Inlay – 21PP-16

Celebrate the milestone of turning sixteen with a personalised keepsake designed to preserve the memories of this special occasion.

This impressive Personalised 16th Birthday Rimu Key is proudly made in New Zealand and combines the warm character of native New Zealand Rimu with colourful Paua detailing and generous space for individual personalisation.

Crafted from recycled native New Zealand Rimu veneerboard combined with Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), the key has a rich timber appearance that provides an attractive background for the photograph, engraving and decorative features.

Measuring approximately 52cm long x 21cm high x 1cm thick, the key is substantial enough to make an impressive presentation piece at the birthday celebration while also being designed for permanent wall display afterwards.

Decorative Round Photo Frame

The large circular section on the far-left side of the key incorporates a prominent round photo space measuring approximately:

11.5cm in diameter

This provides an ideal place to display a favourite photograph of the birthday person, making the finished key immediately personal.

The photo opening is surrounded by an attractive contrasting timber-look decorative frame featuring Māori-inspired koru and geometric design elements.

The lighter decorative detailing contrasts beautifully with the warm Rimu appearance, helping the photograph become one of the key focal points of the design.

A favourite portrait, childhood photograph, family photo or another meaningful image can be used to create a keepsake unique to the recipient.

Paua Inlay “16th”

Positioned towards the far-right end of the key is the milestone “16th” design featuring colourful Paua shell inlay.

The brilliant blue, turquoise, green and iridescent tones associated with New Zealand Paua create a striking contrast against the warm brown tones of the Rimu.

The Paua “16th” provides an unmistakable focal point celebrating this important birthday while adding a distinctly New Zealand-inspired character to the design.

Natural variations in the colour and pattern of Paua mean the appearance of the inlay may differ slightly between individual pieces, helping give every key its own character.

Large Personalised Laser Engraving Area

The centre section of the key has intentionally been kept relatively open to provide plenty of room for personalised engraving.

Approximate Personalisation Area

30cm long x 4.5cm high

This generous space provides flexibility for engraving the recipient’s:

• Name

• Birthday date

• Date of birth

• “Happy 16th Birthday” message

• Family dedication

• Special quotation

• Personal congratulatory message

Laser engraving adds an individual finishing touch and transforms the birthday key from a decorative item into a keepsake created specifically for the recipient.

The spacious layout also helps ensure the personalised wording remains prominent without making the overall design appear overcrowded.

A Keepsake Family & Friends Can Sign

The birthday key is designed to capture more than just a photograph and engraved name.

An ultra-fine Sharpie pen is included so family members and friends attending the birthday celebration can write their own personal messages, signatures and birthday wishes on the back of the key.

Guests can add short messages during the birthday celebration, creating a unique record of the people who shared the occasion.

Years later, these handwritten messages can make the key even more meaningful, turning it into a lasting reminder of the recipient’s 16th birthday celebration.

Gold-Finish Hanging Chain

Each key comes complete with a gold-finish chain for wall mounting.

The warm gold appearance works beautifully alongside the Rimu timber tones and provides a practical way to display the key once it has been personalised.

After the celebration, the completed key can be displayed in a bedroom, family room or another special area of the home, allowing the photograph, engraving, Paua inlay and handwritten messages to be enjoyed for years to come.

Important Product Note

As Rimu veneer and Paua shell-style inlay have naturally varying grain, colour and pattern characteristics, individual keys may vary slightly in appearance, helping give each finished piece its own character.

Key Features

• Proudly made in New Zealand

• Specially designed for a 16th Birthday

• Crafted from recycled native New Zealand Rimu veneerboard and MDF

• Large 52cm long x 21cm high presentation size

• Approximately 1cm thick

• Attractive warm Rimu wood-grain appearance

• Large 11.5cm diameter round photo space

• Decorative Māori-inspired surround around the photograph

• Eye-catching “16th” Paua inlay

• Beautiful blue, green and turquoise Paua tones

• Large 30cm x 4.5cm personalised engraving area

• Suitable for names, dates and special messages

• Gold-finish hanging chain included

• Ultra-fine Sharpie pen included

• Back of the key can be signed by family and friends

• Designed as both a birthday presentation piece and permanent keepsake

• A meaningful gift that can be treasured long after the celebration