NOTES: Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Abalone Hues, Shades, and Iridescent Colors. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian-Designed Abalone Shell Cuff Bracelet. 100% Natural (Untreated) New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell Adjustable Cuff.Symbolism: In Christian symbolism, the Starfish represents...
NOTES: Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Abalone Hues, Shades, and Iridescent Colors. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian-Designed Abalone Shell Cuff Bracelet. 100% Natural (Untreated) New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell Adjustable Cuff.
Symbolism: In Christian symbolism, the Starfish represents the Virgin Mary (Stella Maris which means Star of the Sea) who lovingly creates safe travel over troubled waters and is also seen as an emblem of salvation during trying times. The star as well as the Starfish are seen as celestial symbols and as such, they represent infinite divine love. In addition to love, the Starfish also holds characteristics such as guidance, vigilance, inspiration, brilliance and intuition. Starfish represent a person who might have many aspects, interests and projects with the idea of radiating out or expanding in multiple directions. Also, it suggests self-protection (as the starfish's spines protect it from the environment). To see a starfish in your dream, suggests a period of healing and regeneration. Alternatively, it may indicate that you have many options to weigh and decisions to make. For Hawaiians, the Starfish is a symbol for hope and faith, the arms assisting to guide through the unknown. Design: Hawaiian Pe`a; Cutout, Openwork, Flat Design, Natural Inlaid Paua Abalone Shell, Translucent Blue-Coat Enhanced, Smooth Surface Polished Shell Finish and High Polish Metal Finish, Adjustable; Measures: Starfish is Approx. Just Over 13/16" Widest X 13/16" Long; Size: Approx. 7 1/4" Wrist, Adjustable For Larger or Smaller Wrists With a 1 1/8" Open End; Weight: Approx. 17.4 grams. Features: This Beautiful Rhodium-Plated Hand-Carved Abalone Shell Cuff Bracelet is Crafted With a Smooth Surface Polished Shell Finish and a Smooth, High Polish Metal Finish. This Hand-Made Design Features the Pe`a `o `Opihi Malihini (Hawaiian Starfish Made of Abalone Shell) Design. The Entire Starfish is Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved and Hand-Shaped Using a Single, Inlaid Piece of Natural, Iridescent New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell. The Shell is Additionally Protected With a Translucent (See-Through) Navy Blue-Colored Coating to Enhance the Appearance. About Hawaiian Starfish: Ka Hoku Kai, more commonly referred to as Pe`a (Starfish, Sea Star) in Hawai`i are any echinoderms belonging to the family class Asteroidea. Out of the over 2,000 species worldwide, Hawaiian waters host several of these starfish species. A few include the sun star, crown-of-thorns, brittle, magnificent sea star, cushion, basket, beaded and several others. Hawaiian Story, Myths, Proverbs and Legends: The Starfish "Ka Hôkû Kai" ~ author unknown. Once upon a time, there was a wise kupuna (elder), who went to the sea to contemplate. One day, while walking along the shore, the kupuna looked down the beach, and saw a gracefully dancing human figure. The kupuna wondered out loud, "Who would so joyfully greet this day with hula?" and began to walk faster to catch up. Getting closer, the kupuna saw that the dancer was a keiki (child), who was not dancing at all. The keiki was reaching down to the sand to pick up something, and was very gently throwing it into the sea. The kupuna called out to the keiki, "Aloha! What are you doing?" The keiki paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish into the sea." Surprised, the kupuna sputtered, "I…I guess I should have asked, Why are you throwing starfish into the sea?" The keiki smiled brightly, pointed upward and, with exquisite simplicity, replied, "The sun is up, the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they will die." "But, don't you realize, " asked the kupuna, "that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it? You can't possibly make a difference!" The keiki listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish, threw it gently into the sea, just beyond the breaking waves, and exuberantly declared, "It made a difference for that one." Proverb: Ku`ia ka hele a ka na`au ha`aha`a (Hesitant walks the humble hearted): A humble person walks carefully so he will not hurt those about him. In each and every one of us, there is something very special. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a positive difference. If we are fortunate enough to fully accept and acknowledge that gift, we gain the mana (a spiritual power), to shape the future. Like the starfish, you have been chosen out of the multitude, to surf upon this cyber-shore and be inspired by a child's wisdom. Become the wise keiki. "The sun is up, the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they will die." Return The Aloha Spirit back into your Sea of Life. Find your starfish. Throw them gently and wisely back into the sea so they may live. Making a difference, you will Live! And we are all The Blessed. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Abalone Shell Pendants Are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Distinct Variations in the Carving's Appearances, and Differences in the Colors, Patterns and Iridescent Reflections of the Shells, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. 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