The Necklace in the Item's Pictures is the One Your Will Receive. NOTES: This Sunrise Shell's Condition is Naturally Ocean Washed and Slightly Sun Bleached to Display Natural Surface Appearances. The Facing Outer Shell Portion Still Displays a Nice Matted Color Tone and Appearance. Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian-Designed Sunrise Shell With Gemstone Bead Necklace. Guaranteed 100% Genuine and Authentic Haleiwa Town and North Shore Beaches, O`ahu, Hawai`i Sunrise Scallop Shell (Natural, Untreated) Necklace With Natural Polished Rough-Cut Brazilian Mixed Citrine Gemstone Accents.


- Symbolism: The Scallop Shell in general, offers symbolism of Protection, Healing and Fertility. Hawaiian `Olepe (Scallop) Sunrise Shells legend contends that these shells were once the exclusive property for Hawaiian Ali`i (Royalty) and that the Ali'i families were once the only people permitted to wear Sunrise Shells. According to legend, servants of the kings would walk the beaches and look for these shells, but only the Royal Family were allowed to wear these magnificent shells. The shells were treated as being very sacred to the ancient Hawaiians. During ancient times and even today, Hawaiians believe Sunrise shells are a sacred object to bestow special blessings on those who find them, owned or wore them. There is a certain mana (spiritual power) they seem to possess that makes you feel good just to hold one, or even find one. Another bit of Sunrise Shell lore, is that these shells only let themselves to be found by certain people. Individually and meticulously hand-picked from our island's paradise to your home brings forth a magical exchange that is the essence and ambiance of Hawaii and the Aloha Spirit.

- Artist/Beader: Hand-Crafted in Hawaii© by Laurie. All Beadwork Designs Are Copyrighted.

- Design: Natural Sunrise Shell Pendant With Rough-Cut Citrine Necklace #4; Yellow-Pink Off-White Sunrise Shell, Mixed White-Lemon-Orange Citrine Beads; Dome-Shaped Scallop, 100% Naturally Formed Shape, Hand-Picked and Hand-Strung, Natural Polished Surface Finish (Not Tumbled), Natural Ocean Scent, Silver-Plated Lobster-Claw Clasp Closure.

- Color/s: Light Yellowish-Orange, Yellow, Off-White, Pinkish Red, Hot Pink (Naturally Sun Bleached).

- Measures: Sunrise Shell is Approx. Just Over 7/8" Widest X Just Over 7/8" Long, Rough-Cut Citrine Beads Average Approx. Just Over 5/16" Widest.

- Size: Necklace is Approx. 18.5" Long.

- Weight: Approx. 28.9 grams Total.

- Features: This Beautiful Hand-Strung and Labor-Intensive Rough-Cut Mixed Citrine Necklace Features a Rare and Genuine, North Shore O`ahu Sunrise Shell Pendant as its Focal Point (Please See Details Below). The Front Facing Portion of the Sunrise Shell Displays a Natural Polished Subtle, Creamy Yellowish-Orange Color Background With Blended Off-White and Pink Overtones. The Reverse Side of the Shell Displays a Natural Subtle Yellow and Light Hot Pink Color Background. The Remaining Hand-Beaded Necklace is Crafted Using Rough Clear, Lemon, and Orange Citrine Beads. Meticulously Sought Out, Each Sunrise Shell is Hand-Picked, Then Sized For Suitable Manual Stringing to Color Coordinate the Shell Integrated With Semi-Precious Gems. The Shell Incorporated Into This Design is 100% Completely Natural (Not Treated, Not Color Enhanced). Incorporates a Silver-Plated Lobster-Claw Clasp Closure. About Hawaiian `Olepe (Scallop) Sunrise Shells: The Hawaiian Sunrise Shell, known scientifically as Decatopecten noduliferum (aka Nodipecten langfordi) and is often referred to as Langford's Pecten or Pecten Langfordi (Latin for a comb or rake). In the Islands, locals call them "Sunrise Shells". Langford's Pecten is a scallop species found around the Hawaiian islands. The Hawaiian name for all types of bivalves is `Olepe or Uhi. Sunrise Shells dwell on the sandy ocean floor; they are uncommon in sand and rubble in deeper waters. Shells are often beach collected during large winter surf. This scallop has trace scattered distribution throughout the Indo-West Pacific, but endemic in Hawaiian waters and are found between 30-300 feet deep with deeper water finds being more frequent. These hard to locate deep-water shells are highly prized both as specimen shells and for jewelry. Whole shells are always rare to find. Interest in Sunrise Shells began a couple of years ago, but continues to be one of the latest shell jewelry trends in Hawaii, which continues in popularity throughout the world. They are found throughout the Hawaiian Islands chain, but are primarily concentrated around the islands of Kauai and Oahu in the Molokai and Kauai channels. They resemble the Shell Oil logo, only they come in seemingly every hue. Langford's Pecten vary in color and size depending on age, location and ocean conditions. They're unique to Hawaii, one of the Islands' top 10 rarest endemic shells, and the latest star in shell jewelry markets. The attraction is that the shells make fashionable jewelry, and they can't be mass-produced. Each shell found is manually hand-collected in an uninhabited state as it is prohibited to take live marine animals for sale without a commercial license. After ocean swells, the shells of these barren scallops sometimes wash ashore and can be found along the beach. The shell has two halves and each half has its own fingerprint characteristics. Unless you find them straight yellow or green, one will be red or orange, while the other will be yellow. The main colors that are found on the beach are yellow to white and orange to red, but the green ones are the most rare. Mature shells attain an average size of 1.0-1 3/8 inches long. Most are the size of a dime or smaller, but the biggest adults measure 1 3/4 inches or about the size of a half-dollar. On the North Shores of Oahu, they're known by locals as a "Sunrise" shell because early in the morning, at sunrise, the shells would be the easiest shells to spot on the beach as the sun would reflect its rays off the vibrant colors of these beautiful shells. Experts agree they are extremely difficult to find in pristine condition, most say they're tough to find at all. Over the years, their value has soared, more so recently in the past couple of years. Today, asking prices can run into the hundreds for just a single half shell piece or even up to thousands of dollars for an extremely rare, pristine and brightly colorful, gem-quality whole shell. In pristine condition, they are one of the most colorful scallop shells known and are truly a sight to see, as well as own. These shells are beloved for the way they capture the beauty and natural colors of the beaches on which they are found. Sunrise Shells are truly one of nature's treasures found in the waters or beaches of Hawaii. They have become one of Hawaii's favorite collectibles, perfect as gifts and jewelry, and will continue to be so for a very long time. Meanwhile, on the beaches around the North Shore, the hunt continues with divers, and even whole families scouring the sand for this magnificent shell. Purchase Assurance of Quality: The Necklace in the Item's Pictures is the One Your Will Receive. Guaranteed to be 100% Genuine Hawaiian Sunrise Shells Collected From the North Shore Beaches of O`ahu, Hawaii and to Assure its Authenticity With a Full 100% Money-Back Refund, if They Are Not Sold as Described! As Each of These Sunrise Shell Designs Are Intricately Hand-Crafted Using Hand-Picked Natural Shells, Each is a One-of-a-Kind, Unique Design to Cherish For Your Very Own! Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Exclusive Shell Jewelry. Hand-Crafted in Hawaii With "aloha". Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details. 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. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. 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