I am Proud to Offer You this Contemporary "Gifts from the Sea"™ Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's Glance and You do a Double-take Second Look...
I am Proud to Offer You this Contemporary "Gifts from the Sea"™ Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's Glance and You do a Double-take Second Look, Because Your Eyes Just Didn't Believe What they Saw. This Was the Exact Effect Felt When I Came Across Marta's Gorgeous Collection of Unique and Superbly Crafted Art Pieces! Exquisitely Beautiful, Each and Every Piece is a Show Stopper! From Her Heart to Yours Comes This Beautiful Gift from the Sea! I Truly Apologize to Her as My Pictures Do Not Best Reflect the True Appearance and Beauty of Her Wonderful Treasures as a Gifted Artist. All of Marta's Shell Pieces Are Geographically-Selected as She Possesses a Keen Understanding of How Each Region's Shell Can Display Certain Qualities With Respect to Their Luster, Colors and Iridescent Characteristics. All of Marta's Calibrated and Uniform-Sized Semi-Precious Gemstones are "A+" Grade or Better as She Pursues to Achieve the Highest Quality of Standards in Each of Her Art Pieces Made. The Tradename, Trademark, Logo, and Exclusive Jewelry Designs Are All Copyright Properties of Marta Howell Studio®.
NOTE: The Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Abalone Shells Luster, Iridescent Hues, Shades, and Vivid Color Reflections, or Sparkling Brilliance of the Topaz Gemstones. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian-Designed Silver Shell and Topaz Adjustable Bracelet. 100% Solid .925 Sterling Silver (Not Plated, Not Bonded, Not Filled) Bracelet With Natural New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell and Capão Mines, Brazil Swiss Blue Topaz Gemstones.<></>
- Design: Contemporary Tri-Oval Cut Shells With Oval-Cut Gems #19; Cutout, Raised Bezel-Set Design, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped, Subtle Rolling Convex (Dome) to Concave (Sunken) Shaped Shells, Oval-Cut Gems, High Surface Polished Shells, Smooth Silver High Polish Finish, Adjustable Lengths.
- Measures: Abalone Shells Approx. 11/16" Widest X 1 1/16" Long (With Gemstone); Design Portion is Approx. 11/16" Widest X 5 1/2" Long (Not Including Closure Ends); Overall 7 7/8" Long End to End.
- Size: Approx. 7 9/16 Wrist, Downsize Adjustable to 7 1/8" Long Using Removable Lobster-Claw Clasp, as Desired.
- Weight: Approx. 39.3 grams Total.
- Shell Color/s: Vivid, Tri-Oval Cut Pieces of Natural (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced) New Zealand Paua Abalone Shells. The Shells Are High Detailed With Enhanced Polishing Techniques to Bring Out its Best Luster, Iridescence, and Colors of the Shell. These Lustrous Shell Pieces Have a Gorgeous and Vivid Iridescence. The Shells Display a Bluish-Green Purple Color Background and a Full Spectrum of Layered Colors Including Bright Iridescent Flashes of Pink, Rose, Mauve, Lime, Green, Teal, Yellow, Gold, Orange, Silver, Gray, Brown, Navy/Royal Blues, Lavender, Purple, and Violet Overtones...Just Gorgeous! The Shell's Satin Patina Have a 3-Dimensional Quality, and at Every Turn of This Pieces You See a Rainbow of Colors Traversing Across the Faces.
- Gemstone Shape/Cut Style: Oval, Oval-Cut Facets.
- Gemstone Grade: A+/AA.
- Gemstone Color/s: Swiss Blue Topaz (Medium Tone), Azure With Dark Royal to Medium Navy Blue Overtones With Royal Blue Fire.
- Gemstone Clarity: NATURAL INCLUSIONS (Visible Under 10x Magnification); GIA Type I Clarity Chart: Very Slightly Included; Saturation: EXCELLENT; Polish: VERY GOOD; Brilliance: FINE; Symmetry: VERY GOOD; Window: MEDIUM.
- Total Carat Weight: Approx. 5.82 Cts Topaz; Oval Gems Approx. Just Over 3/16" Wide X Just Over 1/4" Long X Just Under 1/8" Deep.
- Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Piha pono" Means "Detailed", "Nani makamae" Means "Exquisite", "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", "Ho`ohiluhilu" Means "Elegant" and "Punono" Means "Gorgeous", All of Which Describe This Design Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-made Sterling Silver Hawaiian-Designed Bracelet is Superbly Hand-Crafted. This Labor-Intensive Design Features Gorgeous Tri-Oval Shaped Pieces of Natural New Zealand Paua Abalone Shells Intermixed With Oval Topaz Gemstones. The Shells and Gems Are Encased in Hand-Shaped Solid .925 Sterling Silver Frames Conforming to the Exact Cuts, Shapes, and Sides of Each Piece Using a Very Strong 40-Strand Sterling Silver Wire. The Raised Bezel-Framed Topaz Feature a Oval-Cut, to Produce Exceptional Reflections of Fire and Rivulets of Scintillation. This Bracelet Features an Adjustable Oval Toggle Closure by Unhooking a Lobster-Claw Clasp Fixed Onto the Toggle Bar and Using Expansion Rings. A Unique, One of a Kind Piece that Exudes Pride of Ownership! Retails for $998 and Higher in Fine Waikiki Shops, Inter-Island Boutiques, and Shopping Mall Jewelry Stores.
About Marta:Staff Writer, Honolulu Advertiser - "A mollusk is not a pretty thing. At least from the outside. They are usually gray and craggy and covered with little craters that look like out-of-control warts. Of all the creatures in the ocean, a mollusk seems unlikely to be the one that would normally inspire art...until its shell is opened. Opening a mollusk can be like prying open a treasure box long hidden in the depths of the ocean. Iridescent colors explode from the shell, from pale gray-blues and soft golden tones to brilliant pinks, purples and greens. Now these gifts from the sea are being used to create one-of-a-kind wearable art by one of Hawai`i's jewelry designers Marta Howell of Kailua, on the Island of Oahu, Hawai`i." She begins with Mother-of-pearl, sometimes combining it with Corals and Semi-precious Stones such as Tourmaline, Peridot, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Citrine and Garnet, as the muses move Her. David, her husband taught her silversmithing, and she uses silver to bind the pieces together. The effect is often of a silver frame around the shells and stones. Marta stated, "I see art in every piece of shell. It's a never-ending adventure. Taking layers from the shells was like finding a new world within the shell." Howell said the temperature of the ocean, age of the mollusk and algae and seaweed they eat help determine the colors the shells take on. Those from Sumatra have a golden hue; from Norway, blue-pink; and New Zealand's are green-blue. Howell said one of the properties she likes best about working with mother-of-pearl is that there is a shade that works with every skin color. When she is designing, she has six muses in mind, each is based on a woman she has known in real life. They range from a graceful, feminine Hawaiian woman to a businesswoman "with attitude." Topaz Care: Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on your garnet jewelry. Put your jewelry on last and take it off first. Always complete your makeup before putting on your jewelry so that the chemicals in hairspray and makeup won't damage it and you will have to clean it less often. Remove your jewelry before doing any housework or yard work to prevent the possibility of breaking a clasp or the gemstone itself. Topaz, like diamond, has perfect basal cleavage; a sharp blow from the right direction will split it perfectly along its cleavage line. Avoid exposing your topaz to harsh chemicals, particularly acids. Keep topaz out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures because the sun and heat can potentially alter its color. To keep your Topaz looking sparkly and bright, use warm water and add mild dishwashing liquid to the water, clean the stones with a soft cloth or toothbrush. Rinse the jewelry with warm water and pat it dry. To Store your Garnet Jewelry, Wrap each piece of garnet jewelry in its own cloth to keep it from touching other pieces. Place each piece in its own compartment in your jewelry box, separate from other gemstones because harder stones will scratch softer ones. Diamonds, corundum (rubies and sapphires) and alexandrite are harder than topaz, while aquamarines, emeralds and garnets are softer. Store your jewelry in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Jewelry Handling: It is Not Recommended to Use Harsh Cleaners, Detergents, Soaps, Shampoos, Jewelry Cloths or Jewelry Liquids, Chemicals, Chlorine, Body or Tanning Lotions, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Tarnish Creams, Showering, Swimming in Pools or Hot Tubs or the Ocean With Natural Sea Shell and Gemstone Adorned Silver Jewelry. About New Zealand Paua Abalone (Haliotis Iris): Paua Abalone are cultured today for both pearls and mother-of-pearl but is largely a by-product of the seafood industry for its edible consumption. Paua abalone is also known as Rainbow Abalone. It is exclusively and commonly found along the coastal shores of New Zealand. The outside of the shell is gray, rough, and dull. However, the inside is a beautiful blend of colors. The sea snail that lives inside this shell is black and it is the foot of the animal that is edible and marketed in many countries. The word “Paua” is actually the Maori word for “Abalone”. Abalone shells belong to the family Haliotidae and are nicknamed “Sea Ears” for their oval shape. It is the most vividly colored shell you can find on the planet; it outshines all other species of abalone and makes for wonderful jewelry. Because of the beauty of this shell and its relative thinness, paua shell tends to be more expensive. Paua can be differentiated from other abalone species by its bright, deep, iridescent colors that are most desirable in dark blues, purples, and greens. It has a range of blues and greens, often going into electric shades; purples and pinks are fairly common, yellows and other colors will also show. Many cultures believe paua is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The color in the paua shell changes when viewed at different angles. This iridescence, similar to that of Mother of Pearl shell, but far more brilliant, is what makes paua shell so amazing a gem material for use in jewelry today. It is truly one of nature's gifts. Each shell is different in it's color tones, and in the patterns within the shell. The black patterns in the shell come from layers of protein that are laid down between the layers of calcium that make up the shell. The brilliant colors are from light being refracted within the crystal layers of nacre. This amazing play of color on its shell surface is quite similar to opals, thus earning its nickname the "Sea Opal". When found, the shells have a whitish lime coating. This is polished off to reveal the intensely colored "exterior" shell. The interior of the shell also has the same lovely colors. Gorgeous and radiant in appearance! Abalone Shell Care: Use mild soaps and water on abalone to clean it, and avoid storing it with jewelry which may scratch it and wear away the luminous layers of nacre. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Bracelets Are Intricately Hand-made, With High Attention-to-Detail, Using Natural Sea Shells and Semi-Precious Gemstones, Each is a One-of-a-Kind, Unique Design That You Will Cherish for Your Very Own! Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Mixed Shell and Gemstone Jewelry Designs. Stamped .925 With the Artist's Hallmark for Assurance Marks of Solid .925 Sterling Silver Purity and Quality Jewelry Art Created by Marta Howell. Hand-made with "aloha". Ships in a Gift Box with an Exclusive Marta Howell Gift Pouch. 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. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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