New one of a kind tahitian pearl & Ni'ihau shell bar necklace. A trio of tahitian pearls paired with Burgandy Ni'ihau shells on your choice of material. A truly stunning necklace that will def. stand out from the rest. All hand picked shells off the beach of Kauai.
This listing is for one Kahelelani (Ni'ihau) shell bar & Tahitian pearl trio on a 17" or 22" 14k gold filled or S.S cable chain and GF/SS clasp.
What better way to remember a special time, place, or person than with a one of a kind Kahelelani shell bar necklace. Shells are only found on four of the seven Hawaiian islands. Its slim, simple design makes it a great accessory to any outfit, awesome for layering, your got to piece, matches with everything & perfect for all ages. Order one for yourself, or purchase one for that special someone. This is my most popular modern day design shell necklace with a touch of elegance featuring a pastel Edison pearl.
These are stock photo pictures but necklace in the pictures above will be very similar to what you will receive. Please choose your finish and length upon check out. If you want another size chain length not seen in the picture please convo. me with details.
Perfect Gifts for friends, bridesmaid, maid of honor, mothers, daughters, sisters, relatives, neighbors, college sorority or any group of people.
Delicate, dainty, petite, cute, simple Wedding, anniversary, special occasion, graduation, Christmas, or any holiday jewelry. Unique like nothing else in the world. ONLY FOUND IN HAWAII.
Shells have been hand picked by myself off the beautiful beaches of Kauai. Each shell has been sorted by color, size, & quality, cleaned, then drilled for stringing. Most shells used in this necklace are light pink colored creating a beautiful pattern. The pattern brings out any skin tone and the "bar" design has been created by myself.
NOTE: The shell used are natural shells handpicked from the beaches of Kauai and have not been altered. Any imperfections in the shell are just part of its unique journey. Shell size: Approx. between 2-3mm each. Their adult size is 3mm. Please see last picture for shell size as these are one of the smallest & therefore most difficult shells to sew in the Hawaiian Islands. If you do not know what Ni'ihau (Kahelelani) shells are, please look them up or don't hesitate to convo. Me for more pictures & questions so that you understand the size, importance and value hotsell of these rare shells that are only found in 4 of the Hawaiian islands in the world.
This is a very high quality necklace due to the Ni'ihau shells being very special in that they are the only shell in the world that is classified as a gem, and can be insured as one. This is an ancient art of using the shells to create adornments, it has been practiced by the Hawaiians since their arrival to the islands. At one time only the royalty were allowed to wear them. Today, only a handful of people keep this tradition alive. Now, anyone is able to purchase and wear the beautiful shell jewerly we still call gems in Hawaii.
The History of Kahelelani Shell Leis
The Hawaiian Islands have a rich and valuable indigenous culture that survives today as seen in the hula, surfing, chanting, and lei making. As with other ancient peoples Hawaiians adorned themselves with items they found in nature. Their baubles were constructed of shells, seeds, coral, feathers, teeth, hair, bark, bone and whale ivory. Hawaiians created exquisite shell jewelry using Kahelelani shells. These jewels from the sea are still collected and strung in the same manner as the ancients employed. The shells, commonly referred to as Niihau shells after the forbidden island of Niihau, are technically known as leptothyra verruca, a member of the family turbinidae. The true name of this precious gem of the ocean is the Kahelelani shell, named after an ancient chief of Niihau.
Kahelelani. translated is "pathway to heaven". Although these shells are found on four of the Hawaiian Islands: Niihau, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai, it was the artisans from Niihau who first introduced these shells to the world.
The Kahelelani shell is the most sought after of the rare Niihau and Kauaian shells. It is the smallest and therefore the most difficult to collect and sew. The Kahelelani is also the most colorful shell used in Niihau and Kauaian shell leis. Kahelelani shell leis have a rich history dating back hundreds of years. Members of Captain Cook's expedition recorded in detail their observations of the lives and customs of the people and collected examples of their traditional culture, which included a string of tiny red Kahelelani shells.
This is definitely a one of a kind necklace that will dress up any outfit and would be a great addition to any jewelry collection. ~ Handmade on Kauai with love ~
♥ Please be aware that due to the unique and handmade nature of each piece, colors, shapes and shell sizes may vary slightly from the photos and descriptions.
♥ Please treat your jewelry gently, as some materials can be extremely fragile. Although every effort has been made to ensure the strongest materials were used, it is essential to treat your jewelry with special care.
Please allow 1 week for delivery after payment is received. RUSH orders can be done with an additional cost; please convo me with the details and any questions you may have.
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Product code: Tahitian pearl and burgundy Ni'ihau shell hotsell bar necklace