20mm Samoa Faux Turtle Tortoiseshell Bracelet Adjust

NOTE: Brand New, Never Used Faux Bangle-Bracelet. 100% Faux Replicated Tortoiseshell Bangle-Bracelet. Design: Samoa Faux Tortoiseshell Bracelet; Flat Inside and Outside Surfaces, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped, Curved Rounded Ends, Realistic Layered Coloration and Patterning, Adjustable Bangle-Bracelet, Smooth Surface, Oval Shape; Size: 7 1/2"-9 1...

NOTE: Brand New, Never Used Faux Bangle-Bracelet. 100% Faux Replicated Tortoiseshell Bangle-Bracelet. Design: Samoa Faux Tortoiseshell Bracelet; Flat Inside and Outside Surfaces, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped, Curved Rounded Ends, Realistic Layered Coloration and Patterning, Adjustable Bangle-Bracelet, Smooth Surface, Oval Shape; Size: 7 1/2"-9 1/2" Wrist, Adjustable (Measures 8 1/4" Around on the Inside to Fit Over a Size 7 1/2" to 9 1/2" Diameter Wrist); Measures: Approx. Just Under 13/16" Widest) X 3.1mm Thick; Color: Yellowish-Tan (Golden-Amber) Color Background With Mottled Layers of Dark Brown/Black Pattern; Weight: Approx. 15.2-15.5grams. Features: This Beautiful Hand-Made Faux Oceania Bangle-Bracelet is Crafted With a Smooth Surface Finish Background. The Design Features a Beautiful Pacific Islands Replica Created From a Faux Tortoiseshell Poly-Resin Celluloid. The Front is Adorned With the Word "Samoa" in Gold Letters. The Design Closely Resembles the Genuine Material Bracelets Made, Pre-dating the CITES Ban on Harming Sea Turtles, Ranging in Periods From Antique to Victorian-Era Designs... Just Gorgeous! The Hand-Shaped Oval Bangle-Bracelet Displays a Beautiful Golden-Amber Color Background With Brown-Dark Brown-Near Black Diffused and Blended Overtones to Enhance the Detailing. The Patterning Features a Classic Tortoiseshell Mottled Appearance Created With Layered and Overlapping Dark Brown-Black Patches to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. The Bracelet's Open Ends Are Hand-Shaped With Smooth, Flattened Ends. A Very Nice Traditional Faux Oceania Design That Represents the Paradise of Pacific Islands and the Essence of its Cultural Heritage, Once Rich in Uses of Ocean Sealife Articles. Tortoiseshell Faux Simulants: Faux Simulants have been on the market for several decades. The original impetus for production of these simulants appears to have related to the fact that natural tortoise shell was relatively expensive. More recently, however, simulants have become virtually the only material available legally in international trade. Today, relatively sophisticated means produce fine faux turtle shell products, some that are so close in resemblance, they require state-of-the-art equipment used to distinguish original tortoise shell from its simulates. Simulated materials include, but are not limited to, cellulose acetate; acrylic, Caribou hooves, ceramic, glass, stained buffalo horn, mixtures of resins, plastics of casein, cellon, rhodoid, and celluloid; Bakelite and galaith plastics and polyester. Honu of Ancient and Modern <></>Hawai`i: Four of the seven existing species of sea turtles can be found in Hawaiian waters. They are the Green Sea Turtle, the Hawksbill, the Leatherback and the Olive Ridley. Of these, by far the most common is the green sea turtle. Sea turtles are reptiles whose ancestors evolved on land and returned to the sea to live about 150-200 million years ago. They are one of the few species so ancient that they watched the dinosaurs evolve and become extinct and also survived the earth's age of ice. Sea turtles are the true ancients of the world. And, for the first time in all these millennia, six out of the seven species are either endangered and on the verge of extinction, or threatened to become endangered. The Honu is the Hawaiian symbol of longevity, peace, humility, fertility and the spirit within. The honu is considered a symbol of the island (the word for land is 'Aina honua). They have a saying "land is like a turtle, as it moves on", meaning that it passes slowly but inexorably from owner to heir. The honu are featured in Hawaiian mythology, petroglyphs and as 'aumakua (personal family gods). An 'aumakua could manifest itself in varying forms such as a shark, a sea turtle, a hawk, a lizard, a pueo (owl) or any other animal, plant or mineral. Members of the family were said to recognize their 'aumakua, no matter what form it chose, whether it be an insect on land or a crab in the ocean the following day. The ancestral god might appear in a dream to furnish guidance or spiritual strength in difficult times. When a fisherman or craftsman was especially successful, credit was often given to his 'aumakua for intervening with the principal gods to impart the Mana (Spiritual Power) that enabled an earthly being to develop such skill. Many a canoe paddler has told of being lost or in danger between the islands, only to be guided by his Honu 'aumakua to a safe landing. The turtle is a revered symbol throughout Polynesia, depicting the wisdom that comes with age and the wanderer or traveler. It is said to represent a very wise person with a love for the sea and a passion for travelling and exploring the wonders of the world. It is also like the Albatross in that its skill in navigating the wide ocean is legendary. "Turtle Beach", North Shore, O`ahu (A Place to Visit!): Laniakea, Oahu, Hawaii, is without question the best place in the world to see marine turtles up close. Hawaiian green turtles crawl ashore almost daily to bask amid crowds of tourists and surfers, providing a unique turtle experience and unmatched photo opportunities. Laniakea Beach (aka Lani's Beach or “Turtle Beach”) is not hard to find. From the historic town of Haleiwa travel about 1.5 miles just before Pohaku Loa Way on Kamehameha Highway. When you see lots of cars parked in the dirt on the right-hand side, pull in!!! Across the street is Laniakea Beach. The traffic is very heavy in this area. Please take care when crossing the 2-lane highway. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Bangle-Bracelets are Hand-Made and Hand-Shaped, Each One is Unique to the Next; There are Subtle Variations in the Bracelets Cut Outline Shape and Distinct Differences in the Coloration and Mottled Patch Patterning, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics that is Provided in Each Bangle-Bracelet Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Pacific Islands Oceania Jewelry. 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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