NOTE: The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Puka Shell Anklet/Men'sBracelet. 100% Natural White, Baby Virgin Cone Snail Shells (Not Treated, Not Enhanced). Design: Natural Baby Cone Shell Puka, Petite; Rounded, Uncut Naturally Formed Shape...
NOTE: The Shell in the Item's Picture is Used for Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Puka Shell Anklet/Men'sBracelet. 100% Natural White, Baby Virgin Cone Snail Shells (Not Treated, Not Enhanced). Design: Natural Baby Cone Shell Puka, Petite; Rounded, Uncut Naturally Formed Shape, Hand-Beaded, Natural Polish, Unisex Design; Measures: Approx. 4.0mm-5.0mm Widest (Approx. 3/16" Widest); Weight: Approx. 6.7 grams; Size: Approx. 9 1/2" Long. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Ho`onani" Means "Beautiful", "Kaka`ikahi" Means "Rare", "`Uli`i" Means "Petite", and"Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", All of Which Describe This Hand-Labored Design Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-Strung Puka Shell Anklet is Crafted With 4.5mm Average, Natural-Round, Baby Cone Snail Shell Spire Tops. The Design of Natural Shells Display Conus Virgo (Virgin Cone) Seashells. These Rough, Natural Formed Shells are Shaped Only by What Nature Decides to Create, Then They Are Sized For Suitable Manual Stringing. The Puka Cone Shell's Colors Display a Natural White Color Background With Subtle Off-White and Creamy White Overtones (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced). These Shells are Polished by the Natural Forces of the Ocean and Display a Nice Semi-Glossy Luster. These Shells are Naturally-Cut (Not Hand-Cut or Hand-Shaped). Incorporates a Screw-in Barrel Closure for Added Security. A Great Anklet for Women or a Nice Bracelet for Men! Conus virgo (Virgin Cone): Fairly common in shallow waters, reefs and tide pools. It lives on sand flats and also on rubble bottom from low tide to 45 feet deep. Spire is smooth with a glossy shell; the color varies from white to light shades of beige and tan, aperture is white with a large deep purple blot at the base. Animal is Brown in color. Shell Measures approx 2.5" Long at Full Maturity. This species was named by Linnaeus in 1758 and is found ranging from Africa to Polynesia and common to Hawai`i and the Indo-Pacific Regions. About Puka Shells: Puka Shells Consist of Beach-worn Pieces of Cone Snail Shells. In Hawai`ian, Puka means "Hole" Referring to the Naturally Occurring Hole in the Middle of the Rounded Shell Fragment. These Were Once Whole Cone-shaped Shells of a Cone Snail and Closed at the Wider End. When the Abandoned Shells are Tossed and Rolled by the Waves in the Surf, Ocean's Current Forces, and Rubbing Against Coral Ruble and the Ocean's Sandy Bottom, the Narrow Pointed End of the Shells Break Off or are Gradually Grounded into Sand, Leaving the More Solid Top of the Shell Intact. These Puka Shells Have Been Washed by the Surf and Polished by the Sandy Ocean Bottom for Hundreds of Years. Given Enough Time, the Minor Apex Tip of the Spire of the Shell Usually Also Wears Down, and a Natural Hole Forms From One Side to the Other. These Shell Fragments Then Form a Sort of Natural "Puka" Bead and Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, and Anklets Become a Perfect Use of the "Shells," Because They Already Have a Hole For Selective Manual Stringing. Real Puka Shells are Not Flat; One Side of the Bead is Slightly Convex, the Other Concave. The Concave Side of the Bead Clearly Shows the Spiral Form of the Interior of the Spire of the Cone Shell. These Naturally Rounded and Worn Cone Shell Fragments are Not Easily Found in Large Quantities; So True Puka Jewelry is Somewhat Uncommon. Shell Jewelry Made From Naturally-occurring Puka Shells are Also More Expensive, Due to the Labor and Time Involved in Finding and Hand-picking The Shell Fragments From Beach Drift. In Hawai`i, Archaeologists Discovered that the Tiny Seashells Have Been Used in Jewelry for Hundreds of Years. In 1778, Captain Cook Described Shell Work That Researchers Believed to Hhave Been Made of Ni`ihau Shells. The Shells are Very Tiny, About 1/3rd of an inch and Come in Various Shades of Whites, Yellows, Browns and Reds. Though Many Species of Cone Snail, Family Conidae, are Found in the Tropical Oceans Worldwide, Puka Jewelry First Became Popular in Hawai`i. Surfers Made Them into Necklaces and the Rage for Shell Jewelry Began to Catch-on. Today, These Beautiful and Striking Adornments are Worn by Both Men and Women All Over the World as a Great Necklace for Women or a Nice Choker for Men With Matching Accessories Also Available. In Hawai`ian Legend, the Wearing of Puka Shells Was Traditionally Thought to Ensure a Peaceful and Safe Voyage, Especially for Sailors and Their Crews on a Long Journey. Thus, Puka Shell Necklaces Were Coveted Among Travelers, and Especially Worn by Those Who Traveled on Sea. Care Cleaning Tips: As Puka Shells are created from Natural Shells, they are naturally porous similar to mother of pearl shells, pearls, sea coral, etc. As such, it is not recommended to use alcohol-based cleaners or mild soaps mixed with water for cleaning as these chemicals might penetrate the shells surface and dull their natural polish and lustery appearance over time. One of the more recommended cleaning methods is to briefly soak and tumble around in a bowl mixture of seasalt and water; rinse, gently, shake-off excess water, pat dry, and gently polish with a soft cloth. For normal routine cleaning, just rinse in warm water; gently shake-off excess water, pat dry, and gently polish with a soft cloth. With Proper Care Your Puka Shell Necklace Will be Enjoyed for Many Years. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of these Anklets are Hand-Strung Using Natural Cone Shells, Each One is Unique to the Next; There are Differences in the Size, Shape and Pattern Appearance of the Shells, Which are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics that is Provided in Each Puka Shell Anklet Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Shell Jewelry. Hand-Crafted with "aloha". Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Insurance. Please Understand I Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as I am Not the Individual Delivering Your Package. I Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During Traditional or Honoring Observance Holidays and the Christmas Shopping Season. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses.
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