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These Niʻihau shell earrings are created in the traditional Kipona style using genuine Momi and Kahelelani shells. The soft color transition in the Momi shells brings a natural ocean-inspired feeling, reflecting the beauty of authentic Hawaiian shell jewelry and the delicate artistry behind Niʻihau shell creations (ハワイアンジュエリー).
Looking closely, the lower Momi shells show a light yellow Lenalena tone that gradually fades upward into off-white Keʻokeʻo shells with a subtle light blue ocean tint. This gentle color flow creates a beautiful natural gradient. Bright hot pink and rose pink Kahelelani shells add lively accents, while warm brown Kahelelani shells bring balance and depth to the design. Behind the scenes, careful shell sorting and color matching help achieve this smooth transition that makes each pair unique (ニイハウシェル).
Details
• Origin: Niʻihau
• Length: 1 3/4"
• Thickness: 1/4"
• Style: Kipona
• Shells: Genuine Momi shells with Kahelelani shells
• Momi shell color: Light yellow (Lenalena) fading into off white (Keʻokeʻo) with light blue undertone
• Kahelelani shell color: Hot pink and rose pink (ʻĀkala) with brown (Mākuʻe) accent shells
• Earring hooks: 14K gold-filled
Please note: Color may appear slightly different depending on your screen resolution. I do my best to photograph each set so the colors shown are as close as possible to what you’ll see in person.
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