NOTE: Several of these particular Hawai`ian Heirloom patterns remain an enduring and endearing symbol of <>Hawai`i’s monarchy period and originally set the basis precedent as very traditional heirloom designs evolving into the very detailed modern designs today, which are still traditionally passed down through ohana (family) generations. The original...
NOTE: Several of these particular Hawai`ian Heirloom patterns remain an enduring and endearing symbol of <></>Hawai`i’s monarchy period and originally set the basis precedent as very traditional heirloom designs evolving into the very detailed modern designs today, which are still traditionally passed down through ohana (family) generations. The original Heritage design evolved from one of Queen Lili`uokalani's inspired bracelet designs of a similar pattern featuring Hawai`ian pua (flowers) and la`au (plants). In this way, she transferred her deep feelings for her birthplace, home and people from her heart to her bracelets; a sentimental reminder for herself and a symbol for others to admire. Other heirloom designs, such as the Queen Emma pattern, was created to dedicate the design in her name sake. Yet, others such as the Royal Lei Maile, Pua Melia (Plumeria), or Kuiki Huikau (Mixed Quilts) offer symbolic meanings only certain individuals can appreciate and cherish with a pride of ownership for their very own. Hawai`ian Heirloom jewelry has become increasingly sought after as interest in the Islands' unique heritage continues to grow. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian 14k Gold Omega Earrings. 100% Solid 14k Yellow Gold (Not Plated, Not Bonded, Not Filled) With Black Enamel Accents. Design: Hawaiian Raised Mixed Quilts; Cutout, Raised Design, Framed, Hand-Cut Design, Solid Curved Crescent Moon Shape, Smooth Black Enamel Border Edges, Sparkly Sand-matte and High Polish Finish, Omega Backs; Measures: Approx. 12mm Widest (Just Under 1/2" Widest) X 11/16" Long; Weight: Approx. 7.3 grams. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Mai na kupuna mai" Means "Traditional", "Miki`oi" Means "Skilled Detailed Craftsmanship", "Ho`ohiluhilu" Means "Elegant", "Piha pono" Means "Detailed", "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", and "Punono" Means "Gorgeous", All of Which Describe This Design Exactly! These Beautiful Bold Pair of Hand-Cut Hawaiian 14k Yellow Gold Omega Earrings Are Crafted With a Mixed Sparkly Sand-matte and High Polish Finish Background. The Design Features the Beautiful Kuiki Huikau (Hawaiian Mixed Quilts) Pattern. The Quilts Display Three Unique Traditional and Modern Hawaiian Patterns Including: I`a (Reef Fish), Ulu (Breadfruit), and Honu Ola (Live Green Sea Turtles) to Enhance the Detailing. The Earrings Are Crafted With a Hand-Cut Sand-matte Surface Finish Background Surrounding the Design's Pattern to Further Beautify the Details. The Sand-matte Process is Created By Cutting Down the Surface, Then Scoring and Abrading the Surface With Tiny-Sized Scratches and Cuts to Produce a Nice Subtle Sparkly and Matted Appearance. The High Polish Design Portions Remain Raised Off the Sand-matte Surface to Produce a Dimensional Surface Effect. The Quilt Patterns Are Crafted Within Raised, Smooth Top and Bottom Border Edges and Raised Sides In Between Each Quilt Creating Individual Frames. Lastly, the Border Sides Are Sufrace Cut-Down and Filled With Black Enamel to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. A Very Nice Traditional Design that Represents the Paradise of Hawai`i With the Essence of the Aloha Spirit. These Earrings Are Constructed With Omega Back Settings (Incorporates a Post Stud and a Hinged Swivel) For Pierced Ears, So No Post Clutches to Lose; Just Flip-Open, Insert, Flip-Closed and You Are Out the Door! History of Hawaiian Quilting: Hawaiian Kuiki (Quilting) was believed to have started on April 3, 1820 when the American Board of Missions held its first sewing circle in the Sandwich Islands. A group of eleven women met on the Thaddeus and sat on lauhala mats on the deck. Those present included the Queen Dowager Kalakua, her sister Namahana, two wives of Chief Kalanimoku, and seven young New England matrons who were wives of the first missionaries to the islands. The missionary wives were Lucy Thurston, Lucia Holman, Sybil Bingham, Nancy Ruggles, Mercy Whitney, Jerusha Chamberlain and Mrs. Elisha Loomis. While the missionary wives only knew a few Hawaiian words and the Hawaiian women knew little English, the scissors, cloth, needle and thread have their own language and they were able to communicate. Four native children were also present as they had taught the missionary wives the few Hawaiian words they knew. Mrs. Thurston wrote in her diary that the Queen Dowager was the directress and Mrs. Holman and Mrs. Ruggles were the executive officers who prepared the work, creating a sort of quilt guild. The four Hawaiian women were given calico patchwork to sew, which was new to them. The Hawaiian women tediously cut the material into the patchwork squares and sewed them back together as they were taught by the missionaries. This was confusing to them for two reasons. First they could not understand cutting up material only to sew it back together again. They felt it was a waste of time and precious material. The Hawaiians were raised to never waste anything they used and time was precious among all the Hawaiians. The second reason was because the weather did not get cold enough to warrant the use of quilts in the islands. The Hawaiian women were not accustomed to using a needle and thread but making kapa moe (bedding) was not foreign to them. They shaped the wet inner bark of the wauke plant into sheets of tapa of a uniform size and thickness. They then decorated this surface with various designs and many colors, building the patterns with the use of stencils dipped in their native dyes and pressing them on the tapa. Over time, they created and adapted their unique Hawaiian Kuiki maka `upena (quilt designs) from their tapa into the blocks they made in the sewing circle. The quilt designs would eventually be created in a 1/4 or 1/8 design. The Hawaiians were able to take a full piece of material fold it into their 1/4 or 1/8 design, cut out their pattern and lay out their quilt. The excess material was then given back to the missionary wives for their quilts. In 1843 Hawaiian quilters began making flag quilts exclusively. This continued at least until the 1880s. We do not know when the Hawaiians forsook their traditional flag quilt designs for the flower designs that we are familiar with today. Some people believe that the Hawaiian method originated with the birth of the crown prince in 1858 who received quilts after a processional in his honor on his first birthday. Others say that the method was created by Maria Ogden and Lydia Brown on the island of Maui. Both women taught domestic skills at a boarding house. Eventually the Hawaiian quilt designs encompassed flowers such as the Mokihana, the Liko Lehua, the Ulei berries, Breadfruit, Papaya and Fern leaves. They named their quilts in memory of their loved ones who had passed on to the spiritual world and even their grandchildren who had yet to be born. They also designed their quilts after major events in the islands. Every quilt they made had its purpose. No quilt was made to just pass the time. It was believed that some quilt designs even came to the designer and quilter in their dreams. Today the legacy of Hawaiian quilting and designing is still popular in Hawai`i. It has been continuously made on the islands of Maui and Kaua`i since the arrival of the missionaries. A revival of the art has been taking place on the island of O`ahu since the mid 1980s. New designs are being made everyday. What makes Hawaiian quilting unique are the designs. The technique of quilting is the same almost all over the world but the style and design of the Hawaiian quilts is what makes Hawaiian quilts Hawaiian. Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine 14k Gold Hawaiian Jewelry. Stamped 14k For the Assurance Mark of .585 Solid Yellow Gold Purity. Hand-Made 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.<></>
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**Jewelry Return Policy**: If You are Not Completely Satisfied With Your Purchase, Return This or Any Other “Jewelry” Item Within a Combined Invoice (Excluding All Earrings, Toe Rings, and Belly Rings) in its Original, Unworn Condition Upon Receiving Your Package Within 7-days After Delivery Date for an Exchange, Credit or Refund of the Item’s Cost (Less All Shipping and Insurance Costs To/From You and Seller’s eBay/PayPal Fees). Body Jewelry (Earrings, Toe Rings, and Belly Rings); Return Items Within 7-days After Delivery Date For Only an Exchange If Received in a Condition That Immediately Fails to Meet Expectations of Construction Integrity or Workmanship. Unless Otherwise Noted, All Other Non-Body Jewelry Items Have a FULL 30-day Reliability Warranty. If Any Jewelry Item, by Itself (Without External Cause), Fails to Meet Expectations of Workmanship Within 30-days After the Delivery Date, Please Return the Item/s for Exchange or FULL 100% Refund of the Item’s Cost (Including All Shipping and Insurance Costs To/From You). Custom-made Heirloom Jewelry; All Custom-made Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Designs Are Final and Non-Refundable. If Your Custom-made Item Was Incorrectly Designed as Ordered, You May Return it Back Only For a Correction-Exchange Within 3-Days of Receipt. You Are Required to Mail All Custom-made Items Via Priority Shipping, With Included Full-Value Insurance and Delivery Tracking Confirmation. Shipping Costs For Returning Custom-made Items Will Be Refunded 100%, if Oversight Was Sellers. The Item Will Be Corrected and Shipped Back as an Exchange. Returned Items Due to Incorrect Sizing You Request Will Incur Additional Buyer To/From Shipping Costs and High Repair Charges to Fix. Please Feel Free to Email Us if You Have Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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