Brand New, Never Used Large Hawaiian Puka Cone Shell Anklet. 100% Genuine North Shore Natural White Virgin Cone Shells With Hand-Braided Cord and Lashing. Design: Large Natural White Cone Puka Shells, Light Tone; Rounded, Uncut Naturally Formed Shape, Hand-Tied, Hand-Braided Cord, Natural Polish and Surface Polished Finish...
Brand New, Never Used Large Hawaiian Puka Cone Shell Anklet. 100% Genuine North Shore Natural White Virgin Cone Shells With Hand-Braided Cord and Lashing. Design: Large Natural White Cone Puka Shells, Light Tone; Rounded, Uncut Naturally Formed Shape, Hand-Tied, Hand-Braided Cord, Natural Polish and Surface Polished Finish, Unisex; Measures: Approx. 11.1mm-13.1mm Widest (Approx. Just Under 1/2" Widest Average); Weight: Approx. 11.2 grams; Size: Approx. 13.5" Longest, Downward Size Adjustable to Shorter Lengths at 11.5", 10.25" or 9.0" as Desired. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Mai na kupuna mai" Means "Traditional", “`Oia`i`o” Means “Authentic”, “Kupono” Means "Natural", "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", and "Ho`onani" Means "Beautiful", All of Which Describe This Unisex Design Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-Strung Cone Puka Shells Anklet is Crafted With Nine, 12.2mm Average, Natural-Round, White "Cupped" Cone 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 to Off-White Color Background With Subtle Creamy White Overtones (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced). Hand-Gathered From the Beaches of O`ahu's North Shore, These Shells Are Polished By the Natural Forces of the Ocean Only to Display Their Natural Matted to Glossy Appearance. These Shells Are Naturally-Cut and Not Hand-Cut or Hand-Shaped to Enhance the Detailing. The Puka Shells Are Mounted and Spaced Approx. 1 1/4" Apart On a Triple Hand-Braided, 2.5mm Thick Waxed Nylon Cord to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Hand-Made Closure is Traditionally Lashed Into a Loop and Toggle Style Finish. A Beautiful Natural Polynesian Tribal Design! Puka Shell History: In Hawaiian, Puka means "Hole" That Refers to the Naturally Occurring Hole in the Middle of the Shell Fragment. These Puka Shells were Once Whole Snail Cone Shells that have been Washed by the Surf and Polished by the Sandy Ocean Bottom for Thousands of Years. The Holes are Formed Naturally at the Top Center Portion of the Shell's Tip After a Whole Shell Breaks Off by Ocean Current Forces, Wave Actions, Coral and the Ocean's Bottom. The shell of the Cone Snail is cone-shaped, and closed at the larger end. While the abandoned shell is tossed in the surf and coral rubble, the pointed end is ground into sand. The "puka" hole is formed when the minor apex of the large end is eroded by the same forces that wear off the point. Necklaces, bracelets and anklets are a perfect use of the "shells," because they already have a hole for stringing. Puka Jewelry First Became Popular in Hawaii; Surfers Made Them into Necklaces and the Rage for Shell Jewelry Began to Catch-on Throughout the World. Today, these Beautiful and Striking Adornments are Worn by both Men and Women All Over the World! Legend has it that puka shells insured a peaceful and safe voyage on a long journey for sailors and their crews. Thus the puka-shell necklace became coveted among travelers. With proper care your Puka Shell Necklace will Last for many years. 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. This species was named by Linnaeus in 1758 and is found ranging from Africa to Polynesia and common to Hawaii and the Indo-Pacific Regions. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Anklets Are Hand-Strung Using Natural Shells, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Differences in the Size, Shape Color Background Tone and Pattern Appearance of the Shells, Which is 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". RETAILS for Over $60 in Fine Waikiki Shops and Boutiques. Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. We 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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