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Aloha and welcome to Shells Information — your starting place to learn about Niʻihau shells and Hawaiian seashells.
This section serves as a guide to help you navigate the different shell education categories on ShellsHawaii. Each sub-category below focuses on a specific shell family or topic, offering deeper insight into history, sourcing, authenticity, colors, and craftsmanship.
To explore, simply select a category below and enjoy learning through stories and guides based on my personal experience and years of hands-on work.
With aloha,
Janjira — ShellsHawaii
✨ To begin your learning journey, start with:
- Blog 32: Understanding Momi Shell Grades
- Blog 31: Imperfect Niʻihau Shells — Something Many Don’t Realize
- Blog 26 Part 3: Discover the Colors of Kahelelani Shells — Shades of Yellow (Kmoa Family)
- Blog 26 Part 2: Discover the Colors of Kahelelani Shells — Shades of Pink
- Blog 26 Part 1: Discover the Colors of Kahelelani Shells from Niʻihau
- Blog 20 Part 2: Momi Lenalena — Golden Yellow Family
- Blog 20 Part 1: Momi Onikiniki — The Spotted Treasures of Niʻihau Shell Jewelry
- Blog 19: How to Tell If Niʻihau Shells Are Real — Authentic Hawaiian Jewelry Guide
- Blog 18: What Are Hawaiian Puka Shells?
- Blog 13: What Are Momi Shells?
- Blog 10: What Are Laiki Shells Used for in Niʻihau Jewelry?
- Blog 9: How Tiny and Precious Kahelelani Shells Really Are
- Blog 8: Where Do You Get Your Niʻihau Shells?
- Blog 7 Part 2: Is Niʻihau Shelling Seasonal?
- Blog 7 Part 1: Niʻihau Shell Hunting — How It All Began
- Blog 5: The Vibrance of Life — How Kahelelani Shell Colors Are Formed
- Blog 4: How Kahelelani Shells Are Born — A Peek into the Sea’s Tiny Artist
- Blog 3: What Are Kahelelani Shells?
- Blog 2: History of Niʻihau Shell Jewelry — How It Began
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