Signature Design. I am Proud to Offer You this Contemporary Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. This "Gifts from the Sea"™ Line Features the Signature "Pagoda"™ Design. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's...
Signature Design. I am Proud to Offer You this Contemporary Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. This "Gifts from the Sea"™ Line Features the Signature "Pagoda"™ Design. 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 Set! 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.
NOTES: This is a Large Pendant, Please Note the Measurements. Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Abalone Shell's Iridescent Hues, Shades, and Color Reflections. Please State Your Optional Choice From One of Three Necklace Lengths (16", 18" or 20") in an Email or With a Note in Your Payment, Otherwise You Will Be Shipped the 18" Long Necklace as the Default Size. The Paua Abalone Shell in the Item's Picture is For Display Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Designed Silver, Abalone Shells With Topaz Pendant. 100% Solid .925 Sterling Silver, Natural New Zealand Paua Abalone Shells and Blue Topaz Gemstone. Design: Contemporary Pagoda Cut Shells with Trillion-Cut Topaz Gem; Cutout, Openwork, Bezel-Set Gemstone Design, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped, Mixed Flat and Concaved (Sunken) Tapered and Graduated Horizontal Bars Abalone Shells, Vertical Dangling, Natural Shell (Not Treated), Triangular Topaz, Extra High Polished Iridescent Shell, Smooth Silver High Polish Finish, Choice of Leather Cord Necklace Lengths; Measures: Graduated Pagoda Framed Shells Are Approx. 56mm Widest Down to 14mm Widest (Approx. Just Over 2 3/16" Widest to Just Under 9/16" Widest) X 3.0" Long incl. Fixed Bail, 6mm Wide X 10mm Long Fixed Bail Opening; Trillion-Cut Topaz Gemstone is Approx. 10mm Wide X 10mm Long X 3mm Deep (Approx. 3/8" Wide X 3/8" Long), Necklace Size: 18" Long (Default), Optional Lengths in 16" or 20" Also Available Upon Request. Weight: Approx. 17.34 grams Total (Without Necklace); Gem Carat Weight: 4.02 Cts Blue Topaz; Grade: A-AA; 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 Exclusive Design Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-made Hawaiian Designed Sterling Silver Pendant is Superbly Hand-Crafted with an Extra High Polished Surface Shell Finish and a Smooth, Silver High Polish Finish Background. This Labor-Intensive Design Features Gorgeous Iridescent, Graduated Curved Horizontal-Bar Cut Pieces of Natural (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced) New Zealand Paua Abalone Shells. The Dangling Horizontal Bars Form Marta's Signature "Pagoda"™ Design. A pagoda is the General Term for a Tiered Tower With Multiple Eaves Common in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Other Parts of Asia. The Paua Abalone Shells are High Detailed With Enhanced Polishing Techniques to Bring Out Their Best Luster, Iridescence and Color of the Shells. The Shells Have a Mostly Subtle Concave (Sunken) to Flat Surface. These Lustrous Shell Pieces Have a Gorgeous and Vivid, Iridescence Throughout. The Shell's Display a Full Spectrum of Colors Including Bright Iridescent Pink, Green, Orange, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Yellow, Gold, Lime, Rose, Mauve, Lavender and Violet Overtones...Just Gorgeous! The Shell's Satin Patina's Have a 3-Dimensional Quality, and at Every Turn of This Piece You See a Rainbow of Colors Traversing Across its Face. The Shell is Encased in a Hand-Shaped Solid .925 Sterling Silver Frame That Conforms to the Exact Cut, Shape and Sides of the Shell Piece Using a Very Strong Gauge, 40-Strand Sterling Silver Wire. A Stunning, Faceted Rectangular Topaz Dangles to Anchor the Bottom of the Pendant to Enhance the Detailing. The Bezel-Framed Blue Topaz Features a Trillion-Cut, a Unique, Fancy Cut Type to Produce Exceptional Reflections of Fire and Rivulets of Scintillation. The Focal Portion of This Pendant is Attached to an Included (Free of Charge) 1.9mm Thick, Black European Leather Cord Necklace Crafted of the Best Quality. The Necklace's Closure Incorporates a Strong, Sterling Silver Lobster-Claw Clasp for Added Security. This Pendant Functions as a Slide and Displays a Nice Floating Appearance When Worn with a Necklace. The Hidden Bail is Open at the Bottom and Can be Adjusted to Accommodate Several Round and Flat Chains as Desired. A Unique, One of a Kind Piece that Exudes Pride of Ownership! Retails for $643 and Higher in Fine Waikiki Shops, and Inter-Island Boutiques and Shopping Mall Jewelry Stores.
This Quality Triangle-Shaped Topaz Gemstone is Very Well Cut Displaying Good to Very Good Brilliance, a Strong Bright Hue and a Very Beautiful, Medium Tone Sky-Blue to Azure Color Background. This Fine Quality Gem is Very Slightly Included With Natural Inclusions (The Stone Appears Clean to the Unaided Eye) and Only Visible Under a 10X Magnification (GIA: Type I Gem, Clarity Grade: VS). This Sparkling Topaz Was Mined From the Capão Mine, of Southeast Brazil. The Gemstone was Intricately Cut and Polished in Jaipur, India Where Cutting & Polishing are Predominantly Done by Hand Which Requires an Immense Degree of Skill and Years of Experience. In Jaipur, the Gem Manufacturing Industry is Over 300 Years Old, Which Also Happens to be the World’s Largest Center for Gemstone Cutting and Polishing. Trilliant or Trillion Cut: One of the most unique, fancy cuts available is the trilliant cut. The trilliant cut is actually a generic term that refers to a gemstone that is cut in the form of a triangle. The main and outstanding feature of the trilliant cut gemstone is its unique triangle form. The trilliant cut is created with equal sides and usually contains 50 facets. Because of its unique and extremely fancy shape, the trilliant cut gem is typically reserved for the upscale luxury market. It is sometimes called trillion, or trillian. The cut comes in two different variations, with curved and uncurved sides. In addition to side variations, the top surface of the cut also varies. A triangle cut tends to be a stepped facet cut while the Trillion and other variations of this more modern cut are based upon a brilliant style cut. The fire and beauty of these cuts is spectacular, they are wonderful cuts. One of the more unusual cuts, the trilliant displays a very sharp brilliance or fire if the gemstone is cut to the correct depth allowing good scintillation.
Color: Swiss Blue Topaz (Medium Tone), Azure with Medium Sky Blue Overtones; VERY FINE - 4.
Shape and Cut Style: Triangle, Trilliant-Cut Facets; Polish: VERY GOOD - 4; Brilliance: VERY GOOD; Window: MEDIUM TO LARGE - 4.0.
Clarity: NATURAL INCLUSIONS- 4 (Visible Only Under 10x Magnification); GIA Chart: VS, Very Slightly Included; Symmetry: VERY GOOD - 4.
Total Carat Weight: 4.02 cts.
Rarity: COMMON TO SOMEWHAT RARE - 3+
OVERALL NUMERICAL GRADE: 8.5 OUT OF 10
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." About Swiss Blue Topaz: Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine. The crystals assume the geometrical form of prisms with only one end terminating regularly, and exhibit distinct pleochroism, double refraction, and strong electric powers. Icy blue topaz has a fire and sparkle that no other stone can imitate. It combines the clarity of topaz with the colors of the sky and the sea, ranging from velvety deep turquoise to pale robins egg with a multitude of shades in between including a white or colorless variety, which often passes for diamonds on account of its great brilliancy. The topaz holds the rank of 8 in the scale of hardness and it can cut glass, making it one of the harder gems. It has a specific gravity of 3.4–3.6 with a vitreous luster. Topaz is mined throughout the world in Brazil (Minas Gerais), Afghanistan, Australia, Myanmar (Burma), China, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia (Urals, Transbaikalia), Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and parts of the U.S. though the highest quality blue topaz is mined from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Burma. The gem known as a Brazilian Sapphire is actually Blue Topaz. Natural blue topaz, though, is extremely rare in nature. When blue topaz does occur naturally, it is nearly always so pale that it is almost colorless. Most all blue topaz available today is helped along by man with the application of irradiation and heat to allow precise control of the color achieved by the stone, making blue topaz extremely popular in jewelry collections that depend on permanent uniformity of color. Among the trade names for the various shades of blue are Sky blue, Swiss blue and London blue. The lightest of these shades is sky blue topaz, which resembles a watery summer sky, and darkest is the velvety blue of London blue which is dark enough to be mistaken for sapphire. Between the two, Swiss blue topaz offers a shimmering shade of blue that is close to the purest aquamarine. The most famous topaz is actually a colorless topaz that was originally thought to be a diamond. It is a 1,680 carat stone known as the "Braganza Diamond" set in the Portuguese Crown Jewels. Topaz Care and Cleaning Tips: 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. About New Zealand Paua Shells: Paua is a species of abalone found only off the coast of New Zealand. It is the most vividly colored shell you can find - it outshines even the other species of abalone and makes wonderful jewelry. 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. 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. Paua Abalone is exclusively found in New Zealand and exhibits this amazing play of color on its shell surface quite similar to opals, thus earning its nickname the "Sea Opal". The most intensely colored Paua come from the cold waters off the southern coast of New Zealand. 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. 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 Pendants are Intricately Hand-made, with High Attention-to-Detail, Using Paua Abalone Shell 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 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 and 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. 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!
FLAT RATE Shipping/CHECKOUT PROCESS:Please Process Your Own Invoice Transaction or Contact Us to Request Assistance With Your Checkout or to Adjust an Invoice Within 3-days After Completing All of Your Shopping. Unless Otherwise Noted, We Offer a Single, Cost-Effective FLAT Rate Combined Shipping For Unlimited Quantities Purchased. NOTE: Completed Orders on Individual Items Paid Separately Cannot Be Flat Rate Combined After-the-Fact and No Refunds Will Be Offered. Please Ensure You Wait Until You Have Completed All of Your Shopping Before Processing/Requesting a FLAT Rate Shipping Invoice. One Gift Box Total is Included in Every Order Due to Package Size Limitations. Please Email Us if You Have a Specific Item Requiring a Gift Box. Mahalo (Thank you) For Your Purchase! IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEND US A SEPARATE EMAIL AND ALSO INCLUDE A NOTE WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO NOTIFY US OF ANY PRIORITY OR EXPRESS DELIVERY YOU HAVE SELECTED WITH YOUR ORDER.
=left>
Mana Kahuna Kalai
e-Gift Cards
