Niʻihau Shell Earrings

Nestled in the flaming sunsets visible across the Kaulakahi channel from the northernmost inhabited Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i, the mysterious island of Ni‘ihau has been privately owned since 1864. Often called the Forbidden Island, Ni‘ihau not only has its own dialect of the Hawaiian language but also has its own unique history and culture. Exquisite lei made from tiny shells gathered on the deserted shores of Ni‘ihau were first brought to the attention of the courts of Europe when Queen Kapi‘olani traveled to London to attend Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in 1887. Today, collectors as well as casual consumers are still able to experience and even own a sampling of this unique aspect of Ni‘ihau culture. (Information courtesy of the Ni‘ihau Cultural Heritage Foundation)

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Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kahelelani Dangle

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kahelelani Dangle

$88.00
Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kahelelani Double Dome Post

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kahelelani Double Dome Post

$115.00
Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Post - White/Pinks

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Post

EXAMPLES: Ni‘ihau Earrings, Momi Pikake Dangle Small

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Momi Pikake Dangle Small

$138.00
EXAMPLES: Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Medium

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Medium

$174.00
Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Gray Momi, 3.75-Inch

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Gray Momi, 3.75-Inch

$325.00
Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Mixed Momi, 3.75-Inch

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Mixed Momi, 3.75-Inch

$325.00
Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 3.5-Inch

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 3.5-Inch

$365.00
Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, Extra Long

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, Extra Long

$375.00

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EXAMPLES: Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Small

Ni‘ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle Small

Heliconia Dangle Earrings on 14K Gold-Filled Wires - Approx. ~1-1.5"

Ni’ihau Earrings, Heliconia

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kahelelani Post - Small Examples

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kahelelani Post

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle - PANC1049-M

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 4.25″

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle - PANC1048-M

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 4″

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle - PANC1047-M

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 3.75″

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle - PANC1045a

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 3.5″

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle - PANC1051-L

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 3″

Ni'ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle - PANC1042

Ni’ihau Earrings, Kipona Dangle, 2.75″

Kipona Earring

Kipona Earring

Kipona Earring

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