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Aloha and welcome back everyone, In [Part 1 and Part 2 we explored A-grade Kahelelani shells from Niʻihau and Kauaʻi — how to recognize their color, luster, and shape, and why these details mat … read more

Aloha and welcome to my blog everyone,  Have you ever found yourself staring at something beautiful — maybe a pair of Niʻihau shell earrings or a shimmering set of loose shells &mdash … read more

Aloha and Welcome Back, Everyone  In this blog, we’ll be picking up where we left off in Part 1 of this Beginner’s Guide — Should I Try to Make Niʻihau Shell Jewelry? What I Ne … read more

Aloha weekend, Everyone! Today, I’m going through some of my Kauaʻi Kahelelani shells and came across a batch I bought from the south side beaches of the island. I thought this might be he … read more

Every lei begins with a feeling — sometimes a clear vision, sometimes just a quiet tug on your heart. For this new creation, Lei NINL#2001, I didn’t have the full picture in my head. I ju … read more

Aloha and welcome, everyone  Today, I want to share something truly special with you — one of my favorite treasures of authentic Niʻihau shells, the beautiful Momi shells. If you’ve … read more