Shell Necklace Rare Shells Shell Lei Kauai Shells Hawaiian Shell Lei Heirloom Kauai Kahelelani Lei Puka Shell Clasp Hawaiian Jewelry Niihau

This lei, is fit for the Ali'i .It is comprised of THREE strands of small Kahelelani shells, all hand picked from the northern beaches of Kauai, Hawaii. Each shell in this lei has been sorted carefully and double checked for any imperfections that would make it unusable. Then each was very precisely hand drilled, sorted by size and color, and strung. This piece is an heirloom that can be enjoyed for many generations. The rope has been wrapped so it will never come untwisted. It is finished with a traditional puka shell clasp.

Length: 16.5' inches

Lei will arrive in a gift box.

Strung on 50lb' test braided nylon line. The puka shell clasp is VERY secure.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions,always happy to help.

About the Shells:
The Kahelelani Shells are only found in a small region of the Pacific. Most of them wash up on Niihau, the Forbidden Island, but we do get some on only a few beaches here on Kauai. They are a very special shell in that they are the ONLY shell in the world that is classified as a gem, and can be insured as one. At one time they were actually worth more per ounce than gold! This ancient art of using the shells to create adornments has been practiced by the Hawaiians since their arrival to the islands. At one time only the royalty, or Ali'i, were allowed to wear them.Today only a handful of people keep this tradition alive, making these already rare and sought after shells even more valuable.I am proud to keep such a historic art form from dying, and hope that you enjoy my work.Mahalo.