Triple strand

Discover handcrafted Hawaiian shell earrings created using genuine Kahelelani, Momi, and Hawaiian seashells from Niʻihau, as well as beautiful shells from Kauaʻi.

This Triple Strand category was created to make it easier to browse earrings handcrafted using three strands of thread. Many of the creations in this collection feature the traditional Triple Poepoe style, where three strands are continuously twisted together as the shells are added. This technique creates a beautiful rounded, rope-like appearance with a soft spiral movement throughout the design. Rather than needing to know the traditional Hawaiian shell jewelry style names, you can simply browse this category knowing each pair is created using three strands of thread before being carefully formed into its own unique design.

If you would like to learn more about how the three-strand technique creates the distinctive spiral structure of Triple Poepoe, I invite you to visit Blog 41: Niʻihau Shell Jewelry — Triple Poepoe Style, where I explain the weaving technique and how it differs from Two-Strand Poepoe and the Four-Strand Tie Method.

Whether you're new to Hawaiian shell jewelry or searching for a special gift, this category offers an easy way to explore a variety of handcrafted designs that share the same three-strand foundation. Every pair is individually handcrafted using genuine Niʻihau and Kauaʻi shells, making each creation truly one of a kind.