NOTE: Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details. Brand New, Never Used Maori-Designed Shell Earrings. 100% Natural, New Zealand Paua Abalone Shell Dangling French Hook Wire Earrings With Silver-Plated Settings.

- Symbolism:  Pikorua (Double Twist Infinity Loop) Eternal Bond of Friendship. The Maori meaning for the double twist pendant shaped into a figure eight represents the paths of life; it is the original eternity symbol. Maori double twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined. Symbolically, a double twist represents the joining together of two people or two cultures for eternity; the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. Paua Abalone Shells represents Good Luck, Prosperity, and the Beauty That Surrounds You.
- Design: Maori Pikorua (Eternal Friendship) Double Twist #1; Cutout, Openwork, Graduated Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Design, Flat-Rounded Facing Front and Reverse, Dual-Sided Changeable (Laminated Shells on Front and Reverse Sides), Smooth Surface Polished Shell Finish, High Polish Silver-Plated Surgical Stainless Steel Wire Settings.
- Measures: Graduated Earrings Approx. From Just Over 5/16" to 1/2" Widest X Just Under 1 5/8" Long X 3/16" Thickest Incl. French Hook Wire Settings.
- Size: One Size Fits All Adult Pierced Ears.
- Weight: Approx. 2.7-3.9 grams Total.
- Features: This Beautiful Pair Hand-Carved, Maori-Designed Abalone Shell Earrings Are Crafted With a Smooth, Surface Polished Background. This Hand-Labored Design Features the Whakakai Pikorua o Paua (Maori Double-Twist Earrings Made From Abalone Shell) Pattern Using Two, Single Laminated Pieces of Hand-Cut, Hand-Carved, and Hand-Shaped Abalone Shell on Each Setting. Shell Pieces Dangle Off Silver-Plated French Hook Wire Settings. This Design is Two-Sided Changeable (Earrings Can Be Changed to Opposite Ear to Display a Different Shell Pattern on Reverse Side. About Pikorua: The Double Twist carving represents the bonding of friendship (Interwoven lives are represented by keeping a special friendship extra close to your heart). The Double Twist Infinity Loop is derived from the Maori language, piko (to bend, curve) and rua (be two, both) to create this Maori Double Twist "Eternal Bond of Friendship" Earrings. Maori double twists depict two new fern shoots growing together intertwined; this can be interpreted to mean the joining of two cultures in a loving friendly relationship. The double twist is said to represent the joining of two peoples or two cultures for eternity, the never ending flow of energy representing close relationships and harmony with life. From time to time they may separate or move away from each other to pursue their own life journeys. Yet, one day their paths will cross again, always keeping them united for eternity. The double and triple twists have a similar meaning to the single twist; the single twist refers more to individual people, where the double and triple twists refer more to the joining of two peoples, or two cultures. It tells of how the strengths of the bond of friendship, loyalty and love will last forever. Carved Shell Jewelry Care/Wear Tips: To bring back the shine on your carving simply buff it with a dry cloth. The best way to clean shells is to wipe with a cloth moistened with lukewarm water only, then buff dry. Do not use any sort of ultrasonic cleaners or ammonia as shells are porous and might absorb chemicals, even soap, which can build up inside the stone, causing discoloration. As Shells are a natural, porous material, they can absorb all forms of liquids. It is Not Recommended to Use Harsh Cleaners, Detergents, Soaps, Shampoos, Jewelry Cloths or Jewelry Liquids, Chemicals, Chlorine, Body or Tanning Lotions, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Tarnish Creams, Showering, Swimming in Pools or Hot Tubs or the Ocean With Any Shell Jewelry. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Pair of Earrings Are Hand-Cut and Hand-Carved Using Laminated Pieces of Abalone Shells, Each One is Unique to the Next; There Are Unique Variations in the Carving's Patterns, Iridescent Color Patterns, and Overall Appearances, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture/s Display All the Main Appearance Characteristics Provided With Each Pair of Earrings Purchased. 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. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!

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