37mm Blackfoot 'Opihi Shell Pendant Necklace 17.5"

NOTE: Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Shell's Hues, Shine, Shades, and Color Reflections. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Shell Pendant with Necklace. Design: Blackfoot 'Opihi Shell; Cutout, Oval Dome-Shape, Sunburst Pattern, Hand-Shaped, Smooth Hand-Polished Surface Finish, 18k...

NOTE: Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Shell's Hues, Shine, Shades, and Color Reflections. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Shell Pendant with Necklace. Design: Blackfoot 'Opihi Shell; Cutout, Oval Dome-Shape, Sunburst Pattern, Hand-Shaped, Smooth Hand-Polished Surface Finish, 18k White Gold-Plated Bail, Black Necklace Cord; Measures: Pendant is Approx. 36-38mm Widest (Approx. Just Under 1 1/2" Widest) X 3/8" High X 2 1/16" Long incl. Bail, 4mm Wide X 4.5mm Long Bail Opening; Size: Black Necklace Cord is 17.5-17.75" Long; Weight: Approx. 6.2-6.4 grams. Features: This Beautiful Hand-created Hawaiian Shell Pendant is Crafted with a Smooth, Surface Polished Finish Background. The Design Features a Single, Cutout Oval-Shaped Blackfoot 'Opihi (Hawaiian Limpet) Shell (Please See Details Below). These Shells Curve Outwards (Domed) and Taper in Their Heighth Appearance; The Outer Side Edges Raise Upwards to a Peak Point that is Off-Center and Centered Closer to the Bail Area. These Beautiful Shells Typically Display Three Separate Color Bands When Polished. The Outer Band Displays Stripes, Patches and Speckles with Black, Brown and Tan Color Tones. The Middle White Band Displays Striated Parrallel Lines All the Way Around. The Striated Lines are Iridescent and Similar to Mother of Pearl Shell and Display Subtle Blue, Purple, Pink and Green Color Reflections. The Innermost Center Band is a Dark Brown at the Peak Point of the Shell and Typically Accented With a Cream-Colored Swath. The Center Band Then Transitions Outwards Into a Lighter Brown and Tan Before Ending at the White Band. Overall a Brownish-Tan Sunburst Appearance with Nice Reflective Qualities. The Pendant is Attached to an 18k White Gold-Plated Bail and Included Black Cord Necklace to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. Necklace Closure Incorporates a Strong Lobster-Claw Clasp for Added Security. About Blackfoot 'Opihi Shells: 'Opihi shell's are Beautiful, Especially when Ground and Polished; They Possess a Beautiful Sunburst Design and Nice Reflective Features Similar to Abalone and Mother of Pearl Shells. To Some Native Hawaiians, 'Opihi are 'Aumākua (Family or Personal gods, Deified Ancestors who Might Assume the Shape of Living Animals, Plants, Clouds, etc. Around Them). 'Opihi is a Prized Delicacy in the Hawaiian Islands, Which Sells for Up to $225 Per Gallon. Collecting Enough for a Lu'au Can be a Very Dangerous Task. With a Squat, Dome-shaped Shell, the 'Opihi can Deflect Pounding Waves Powerful Enough to Sweep an Unwary Picker Out to Sea. Sure Footing, a Good Grip and Vigilance are Essential when Picking 'Opihi as Well as Someone Watching from Above. All 'Opihi Shells are Like a Finger Print, Unique to the Next as No Two Are Alike. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Shell Pendants are Hand-Shaped and Hand-Polished, Each One is Unique to the Next; There are Subtle Variations in the Shell's Shape Appearances, and Differences in the Colors, Patterns and Reflections, Which is Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture Provides All the Main Appearance Characteristics that is Provided in Each Pendant Purchased. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Shell Jewelry. Bail is Stamped 18k WGP. Beautifully 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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