Description

An authentic Niʻihau shell lei (ニイハウシェルジュエリー) handcrafted in the traditional four-strand Poepoe style — a timeless expression of Hawaiian artistry, patience, and aloha. This lei is very subtle and calm, carrying a sense of peaceful elegance in every curve and twist.

With this beautiful piece, I created with three different sizes of Kahelelani shells to create gentle dimension and depth while keeping a smooth, flowing transition throughout the pattern. Each strand moves harmoniously, reflecting the rhythm and grace of Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty.

This handcrafted Hawaiian jewelry (ハワイアンジュエリー) piece embodies the spirit of Niʻihau — graceful, balanced, and made with deep respect for the island’s shell-collecting traditions. Created with genuine Kahelelani shells and finished with a luminous green Pistachio Tahitian pearl, it reflects warmth, patience, and the quiet strength of the sea.

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Details
• Origin: Niʻihau & Kauaʻi
• Length: 18.5"
• Thickness: 1/4"
• Style: Four-Strand Poepoe tied
• Shells: Kahelelani shells
• Shell sizes: 13.5 → 13 → 12.5
• Colors: brown, white kamaʻo, variety of pink, green, natural Keʻokeʻo (white), chocolate
• Centerpiece: Green Pistachio Tahitian pearl 11.01 mm
• Findings: 14K solid gold safety clasp

This lei was handcrafted with genuine Kahelelani shells, approximately 90.5 % collected from Niʻihau and 9.5 % from Kauaʻi, carefully selected for balance and color harmony.

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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