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These Niʻihau shell earrings are created in the traditional Pikake style using genuine Momi shells accented with small Kahelelani shells. The familiar Pikake arrangement is one of the most recognized designs in Niʻihau shell jewelry, admired for its natural balance and timeless beauty. This pair carries a gentle Hawaiian tropical inspiration that reflects the charm of authentic Hawaiian shell jewelry (ハワイアンジュエリー).
The Momi shells show a soft blend of off-white Keʻokeʻo tones with a delicate light blue ocean undertone. Many of the shells also display natural brown spotted markings known as ʻŌnikiniki ʻĀhiehie, giving the earrings a lively and organic character. If you would like to see how these shell earrings are created step by step, you may enjoy reading my Behind the Scenes blogs where I share more of the process behind creating Niʻihau shell jewelry (ニイハウシェル).
Details
• Origin: Niʻihau
• Length: 2"
• Thickness: 1/4"
• Style: Pikake
• Shells: Genuine Momi shells with Kahelelani shells
• Momi shell color: Off white (Keʻokeʻo) with light blue undertone and brown spotted ʻŌnikiniki ʻĀhiehie
• Kahelelani shell color: Pink and brown 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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• Hawaiian shells
• Niʻihau shell styles
• Behind the scenes
• Beginner guides for Hawaiian shell jewelry
• Customer testimonials
• FAQ blogs
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