Brand New, Never Used Large Hawaiian Puka Shell Necklace. 100% Genuine Natural White Virgin Cone Puka Shells Necklace... - Symbolism: In Hawai`ian Legend, the Wearing of Puka Shells Was Traditionally Thought to Ensure a Peaceful and Safe Voyage, Especially for Sailors and Their Crews on a Long Journey. Thus, Puka Shell...
Brand New, Never Used Large Hawaiian Puka Shell Necklace. 100% Genuine Natural White Virgin Cone Puka Shells Necklace.
- Symbolism: In Hawai`ian Legend, the Wearing of Puka Shells Was Traditionally Thought to Ensure a Peaceful and Safe Voyage, Especially for Sailors and Their Crews on a Long Journey. Thus, Puka Shell Necklaces Were Coveted Among Travelers, and Especially Worn by Those Who Travel On Sea. Puka Shells Consist of Natural, Beach-worn Pieces of Cone Snail Shells. In Hawai`ian, Puka Means "Hole" Referring to the Naturally Occurring Hole in the Middle of the Rounded Shell Fragment. These Were Once a Whole Cone-shaped Shells of a Cone Snail and Closed at the Wider End. When the Abandoned Shells Are Tossed and Rolled by the Waves in the Surf, Ocean's Current Forces, and Rubbing Against Coral Ruble and the Ocean's Sandy Bottom; the Narrow Pointed-End of the Shells Break Off or Are Gradually Grounded Into Sand, Leaving the More Solid Top of the Shell Intact. These Puka Shells Have Been Washed by the Surf and Polished by the Sandy Ocean Bottom for Hundreds of Years. Given Enough Time, the Minor Apex Tip of the Spire of the Shell Usually Also Wears Down, and a Natural Hole Forms From One Side to the Other. These Shell Fragments Then Form a Sort of Natural "Puka" Bead and Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, and Anklets Are a Perfect Use of the "Shells," Because They Already Have a Hole For Selective Manual Stringing. Real Puka Shells Are Not Flat; One Side of the Bead is Slightly Convex, the Other Concave. The Concave Side of the Bead Clearly Shows the Spiral Form of the Interior of the Spire of the Cone Shell. 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!
- Design: Large Natural White Cone Puka Shells; Rounded, Light-Tone, Uncut Naturally Formed Shapes, Hand-Strung, Natural Surface Polish, Unisex Design, Screw-in Barrel Closure.
- Color: White, Off-White, Creamy White With Natural Shell Patterns.
- Measures: Approx. Just Over 9/16" to Just Under 11/16" Widest (Average Just Over 5/8" Widest).
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 22.0"-23.0" Long.
- Weight: Approx. 210.0-220.0 grams Total.
- Features: These Bold and Beautiful Hand-Strung Natural Cone Puka Shells Necklaces Are Crafted With 16mm Wide Average, Natural-Round, White "Cupped" Cone Shell Spire Tops. The Design of Natural Shells Are Created Using Virgin Cone Seashells. These Natural Formed Shells Are Shaped and Polished Only by What Nature Decides to Create, Then They Are Hand-Sized For Suitable Manual Stringing. The Puka Shell's Colors Display an Overall, Natural White Appearance Mixed With Intermittent, Natural Subtle Patterns Throughout (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced). These Shells Are Polished By the Natural Forces of the Ocean and Additionally Surface Polished to Display a Nice Glossy Luster. These Shells Are Naturally-Cut (Not Hand-Cut or Hand-Shaped). Incorporates a Screw-in Barrel Closure For Added Security. Retails For $60.00 and Higher in Fine Waikiki Shops and Boutiques. 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. Care and Cleaning Tips: As Puka Shells Are Created From Natural Shells, They Are Naturally Porous Similar to Mother of Pearl Shells, Pearls, Sea Coral, etc. It is Not Recommended to Use Alcohol-based Cleaners or Mild Soaps Mixed With Water For Cleaning as These Chemicals Might Penetrate the Shell's Surface and Dull Their Natural Luster and Polished Appearance. One of the More Recommended Cleaning Methods is to Briefly Soak and Tumble Around in a Bowl Mixture of Seasalt and Water; Rinse, Gently Shake-off Excess Water, Pat Dry and Gently Polish With a Soft Cloth. For Normal Routine Cleaning, Just Rinse in Warm Water; Shake-off Excess Water, Pat Dry and Gently Polish With a Soft Cloth. With Proper Care Your Puka Shell Necklace Will Be Enjoyed For Many Years! Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of these Necklaces Are Hand-Strung Using Natural Hawaiian and Pacific Ocean Collected Shells, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Differences in the Size, Shape and Pattern Appearance of the Shells, Which is Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture/s Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics Provided in Each Puka Shell Necklace Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Shell Jewelry. Hand-Created with "aloha". 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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