Niihau and Cowrie shell Marquis earrings deals in 14k gold fill or sterling silver

“Endless Summer” collection

Island shell vibes all deals year long. . . . .

A pair of Kauai Ni'ihau shells & cowrie shells charms edged in gold or silver suspended from Marquis ear wires. Tiny 14k gold fill/SS spacers encase the Ni'ihau shells for a little pop.

Gorgeous, comfortable and lightweight, perfect for making a statement, beach vibes & makes a great gift idea.

Shells are only found on four of the seven Hawaiian islands. Its slim, simple design makes it a great accessory to any outfit, your got to piece & matches with everything. Order one for yourself, or purchase one for that special someone.
This is my most popular & new modern day Kauai shell designed earrings. Earrings measure approx. 2.5" in length. Please choose your finish upon check out.

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 these earrings are light pink colored creating a beautiful herringbone 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 1-3mm 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 of these rare shells that are only found in 4 of the Hawaiian islands in the world.

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.
~ Handmade on Kauai with love ~

♥Avoid contact with salt water, chlorine, perfumes, lotions or any harsh chemicals on jewelry

♥ Please be aware that due to the unique and handmade nature of each piece, colors, shapes and 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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