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Aloha and welcome to ShellsHawaii.Thank you so much for being here and taking a little time to read along with me. Momi shells are the most commonly used shells in Niʻihau shell jewelry, and they&rs … read more

Aloha and welcome everyone,  Thank you so much for being here — whether you’re visiting my website or stopping by my Etsy shop. I’m truly grateful for your time, your curiosity … read more

Aloha and welcome to my ShellsHawaii blog. Today I want to talk about something that many shell lovers, buyers, and collectors don’t always think about — imperfect Niʻihau shells. When pe … read more

Aloha everyone, Over the years, I’ve had many customers ask whether Niʻihau shell jewelry can be insured. It’s a very natural question — these pieces are meaningful, carefully made, … read more

Aloha and welcome, I’m truly happy you’re here. I’d love to take a quiet moment to share why I write about Niʻihau shells, why I choose to share my experiences, and what these shell … read more

Aloha and welcome back, everyone One of my absolute favorite colors of Momi shells is the golden family — Lenalena. Whenever I receive a bag of Momi shells filled with yellowish shades, it&rsq … read more