This beautiful Niʻihau shell lei (ニイハウ シェル ジュエリー) has a fun, bright feeling — almost like a little cornucopia of colors, reminding you of autumn warmth mixed with the soft flow of a Hawaiian sunrise over the ocean. The Poepoe Kahelelani center curves naturally and gently, with each shade blending into the next in a calm, easy rhythm. Warm Lenalena yellow, soft pinks, touches of ʻUliʻuli light blue, and creamy off-white Momi shells melt together in a smooth, graceful transition. Even the Tahitian pearl rests in perfect balance, giving the lei a peaceful, welcoming presence.

DETAILS

• Length: 20.5" before clasp
• Thickness: 1/4"
• Pearl: 14.75 mm Tahitian pearl (peacock color)

• Origin of Shells:
 • Momi and Kahelelani shells are from Niʻihau.
 • Cowrie shells used for the clasp are from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.

• Shells – Kahelelani: Size 14.5 to 15.5
• Shells – Momi: Lenalena yellow, light blue ʻUliʻuli, off-white Keʻokeʻo
• Style: Poepoe center blended into Double-Double Pikake

• Clasp Options:
 • 14K solid gold safety clasp (+ 1/2") — $3000
 • Cowrie shells with 14K solid gold hooks (+ 2") — $3100
 • Cowrie shells with stainless steel hook (+ 2") — $3000

If you’d like a different clasp style, please feel free to contact me before placing your order.
For this original listing, the lei will be finished with cowrie shells and a stainless steel hook, which adds approximately 2" to the total length.

AUTHENTICITY & DISCLAIMER

Jewelry made with 100% authentic Niʻihau shells and a genuine Tahitian pearl. Designed and created with aloha.
Please note: Color may appear slightly different depending on your screen resolution.

CLOSING

If you’d like to learn more about the shells used in this piece — how Kahelelani are selected, why Momi colors form as they do, or the time and patience behind Poepoe and Double-Double Pikake designs — here are some helpful articles you can explore:

• Niʻihau Shell Jewelry Buyer’s Guide
• Behind the Scenes – How Niʻihau Shell Leis Are Made
• What Are Kahelelani Shells?
• How Momi Shell Colors Are Formed

If you’d like to see the full behind-the-scenes story of how this lei was created — from sorting the large Kahelelani shells to blending the Momi for the Double-Double Kipona section — you can read the complete blog here: Behind the Scenes: Creating Lei 2007 – My Double-Double Kipona Journey

✨ Customer Testimonial – Roselani from Petaluma, CA

“Another great purchase from ShellsHawaii. This necklace is beautiful with consistent sized and color Kahelelani shells and a lustrous Tahitian pearl. The quality is exceptional and it’s very well made. I will enjoy wearing this piece for many years to come. Elegant high-quality sunrise shells. The colors are amazing!”

You can read more customer reviews here: ShellsHawaii testimonials 

Thank you so much for visiting ShellsHawaii. If you have any questions, need help choosing a clasp, or would like to see additional photos, please feel free to contact me anytime — I’m always happy to help.