Capture the essence of Hawaii's natural beauty with the exquisite Sunrise Shell Chip Lei from Lahaina Girl. This stunning hand-crafted necklace features: Genuine Sunrise Shell crafted chips: Hand-made sunrise shell chips from Oahu's North shores 30-150 feet deep by specialty divers. They radiate warm hues of orange, pink, and gold that echo the first light of dawn. This particular strand has more green/gray tones, along with whites and orange/pink as well. Gray Tahitian Pearl: 1 luminous, one-of-a-kind pearl adds a touch of elegance and timeless beauty. Measures approx. 7mm x 8mm Sterling Silver Lobster Clasp: this premium clasp ensures secure wear while complementing the lei's organic design 16.5" length strung on very strong stainless-steel nylon coated wire, ensuring longevity, with 1" mixed sterling and 14k gold filled extender gold-filled extender, providing you with a few options when wearing. I have only found a couple artisans who create these in Hawaii besides myself (and sell for much more money). Finished with signature, engraved Lahaina Girl jewelry tag in bright silver with CZ. Delivered to you in its own Logoed cotton jewelry pouch for safe keeping! Each piece is a celebration of Hawaii's vibrant spirit and natural wonders. With every shell hand-finished and arranged, the Sunrise Shell Chip Lei is more than jewelry—it’s a rare, statement piece of paradise. xo Process: Creating this piece is a very time-consuming, and detailed process. I purchase rare sunrise shells or chips (from a Hawaiian diver on the North Shore of Oahu) that aren't worthy of being a statement piece on its own. Each shell is not inexpensive, so I am very careful in creating with them. clean with a special vinegar solution with heavy rubber gloves and wire brush carefully deconstructed/cut into smaller pieces hoping not to disintegrate the shell! drill the hole and sand into perfectly paired pieces repeat...over and over until sanded and sized perfectly string on cord or chain until they fall into place like they never left each other's side! I usually have to string and unstring the shell chips dozens of times. I have only found a couple artisans who create these in Hawaii besides myself (and sell for much more money!)
