20" rare Hawaiian Lei made of precious gem quality shells carefully collected on the Island of Ni`ihau Hawaii, known as the Forbidden Island. The 'Moonrise' shell is actually a beautiful green and pink 'Sunrise Shell'. The artist  used the herringbone style of string this 3 strand necklace and meticulously aligned the colors of the tiny shells. 

Length: 20"

Materials:

• Kahelelani ‘akala pua (pink tiny shells)
  
• Kahelelani ‘oma‘oma ‘o (tan tiny shells)
  
• Puka shell (white end cap)
  
• Poleholeho ‘opule (clasp shells) 
  

More information at http://www.niihauheritage.org/ and www.kauaifinds.com
Barbara Kauai Hawaii USA