17" Restored Kahelelani Shell Lei – Burgundy, Golden Yellow, Pink & Natural Brown (Reserved for Jim)

This 17" Kahelelani shell (カヘレラニ シェル) lei has been lovingly restored and brought back to life. The original lei arrived to me in fragile condition — with missing shells, areas where epoxy made shells unusable, and some shells poked for herringbone style that didn’t quite align. Many imperfect shells needed to be replaced, so I carefully took the lei apart, selected new matching shells, and restrung it with stronger thread for lasting beauty.

The result is a refreshed lei that now flows gracefully with a warm, natural color palette: deep burgundy, golden yellow, soft pink, and natural brown. Each shell has been matched for size and carefully restrung, and the lei is finished with a 14k gold-filled safety clasp, making it both secure and easy to wear.

Restoring a piece like this takes patience, time, and aloha — every shell was checked, every detail considered, so this lei could be reborn in better condition and enjoyed for many more years.

Details

• Length: 17"

• Thickness: Single strand, uniform sizing

• Materials: Genuine Kahelelani shells (burgundy, golden yellow, pink, natural brown)

• Style: Traditional single-strand lei (restored)

• Findings: 14k gold-filled safety clasp

Jewelry made with authentic Hawaiian shells. Designed and created with aloha.

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.