Description: H A W A I I A N ∙ P U K A ∙ S H E L L ∙ N E C K L A C E W I T H ∙ L A R G E ∙ U P S I D E – D O W N T R I A N G L E ∙ P E N D A N T (Read the story about this authentic never owned or worn 70s necklace further down below in this section.)Embrace the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands with this unique Puka Shell Necklace with large .4 oz, 29mm (1-18”) wide by 62mm (2-1/2)” long, ‘Betuline’ Cone Shell exclusive Pendant. This 16-1/4” necklace features a collection of uniformly shaped genuine Hawaiian Puka Shells sourced from the beaches of Hawaii, each carrying a rich history and a story of its own. These rare vintage Puka Shell treasures, reminiscent of the iconic 1970s era, have been carefully handpicked and strung together with this uncommon Pendant to create a unique and eye-catching boho design. The Upside-Down Triangle: In ancient Greek culture, it is connected with the letter delta, which represents change. The inverted triangle denotes water, symbolizing transformation, fluidity and flexibility. This pendant is 1 of only 2 in existence: From my 70s Vintage Collection, in 1976 this Pendant was hand-shaped from a large ‘‘Betuline’’ Cone Shell into an upside-down triangle (Delta/Nabla Symbol). Once this pendant and my other one are sold, they will be gone forever, and the owners will possess an exclusive rare piece of history. Necklace May Be Purchased Without Pendant. For optimal comfort and style, you can have the necklace custom shortened or lengthened to your desired length, by my adding or reducing the necklace shells, by messaging me with your length requirements. YOU CAN MAKE A BEST OFFER FOR THIS ITEM by messaging me your offer for your selected variation of the 6 variation options below, and I will respond by messaging you an acceptance or counter offer discounted price. ATTENTION Puka Necklace Buyers: Based on my eBay search results for ‘Puka Shell Necklace’, I discovered that many of the ‘puka’ necklaces listed that state they are a ‘puka’ necklace containing ‘puka’ shells are NOT Puka Shells! Though most of those necklaces are beautiful shell necklaces, they are not puka shell necklaces. Puka shells are distinct from any other kind of shell or beach shell remnant, and that is why they have such high value. A’ PUKA SHELL’ is created by nature from a particular species of mollusk shell (the Cone Shell) after the animal inside the shell has died, and not manufactured by man. The ‘puka’ shell is created after decades of tumbling in the surf and sand for that Cone Shell mollusk to be worn down to the remnant of the shell called the ‘puka’ shell. (See my description below of ‘the definition of the Hawaiian word ‘Puka’.) Puka shells are disc shaped like a ‘contact lens’, but much thicker, with the outside of the shell curved outward (convex) and inside of the shell curved inward (concaved). The larger the puka shell size the thicker the shell. Some puka shells have irregular shapes that are not as round-disc shaped but have the same convex and concaved sides. If you want to know that what you’re looking at in a listing is actually made of genuine ‘puka’ shells, those shells should look like the shells in this necklace. Have a typical disc shape and thickness, and in addition to white, can come in a variety of colors, hues and patterns, in sizes from 2mm to over 30mm. Necklaces made of small puka shells will still look the same as large puka shells, but just a smaller version. BUYER BEWARE! V I N T A G E ∙ 1 9 7 0’ s ∙ C O L L E C T I O N VINTAGE ∙ BUT ∙ MODERN ∙ SHELL ∙ JEWELRY H O W ∙ T O ∙ O R D E R • Select if you want the Necklace WITH Pendant Option (W/P); Or, Necklace WITHOUT Pendant Option (W/O); In the drop-down menu, then select with or without an Extender. CUSTOMIZE NECKLACE LENGTH OPTION: You can have the necklace shortened or lengthened to your desired length, by my adding or reducing the necklace shells: Message me with your preferred NECKLACE LENGTH and I’ll make a Private Listing, Custom Order for you. - O R –• SELECT THE EXTENDER OPTION if you want to add length to this 16-1/4” choker necklace: Add up to an extra 4-1/4 inches to your necklace with an EXTENDER. YOU CAN MAKE A BEST OFFER FOR THIS ITEM by messaging me your offer for your selected variation of the 6 variation options below, and I will respond by messaging you an acceptance or counter offer discounted price. With Pendant (W/P) & Without Pendant (WO/P) Select here for necklace WITH PENDANT (W/P) NECKLACE LENGTH OPTION: Select an option • (W/P) WITHOUT EXTENDER: 16-1/4” Necklace length NO EXTENDER ($224.00) • (W/P) WITH Sterling Silver Hook & Eye Clasp & 2” EXTENDER: 16-1/4” to 18-1/4” adjustable length ($226.50) • (W/P) WITH Sterling Silver Hook & Eye Clasp & 4-1/4” EXTENDER: 16-1/4” to 20-1/2” adjustable length ($229.00) Select here for necklace WITHOUT PENDANT (WO/P) NECKLACE LENGTH OPTION: Select an option • (WO/P) WITHOUT EXTENDER: 16-1/4” Necklace length NO EXTENDER ($164.00) • (WO/P) WITH Sterling Silver Hook & Eye Clasp & 2” EXTENDER: 16-1/4” to 18-1/4” adjustable length ($166.50) • (WO/P) WITH Sterling Silver Hook & Eye Clasp & 4-1/4” EXTENDER: 16-1/4” to 20-1/2” adjustable length ($169.00) O T H E R ∙ I N F O R M A T I O N • Materials: Hawaiian Puka Shells, Hand-Shaped ‘Betuline’ Cone Shell Pendant• Necklace Length: 16-1/4” • Option to shorten or lengthen to your desired length: Message me your length requirements • Longer Adjustable length: With a necklace EXTENDER purchase option • Hand-Shaped ‘Betuline’ Cone Shell Pendant: Weight-0.4 oz.; 29mm (1-18”) wide by 62mm (2-1/2)” long • Pendant Bail Wire: Copper • Number of Puka Shells: 112 • Puka Shell Color: White • Special Design Feature: Uniformly shaped Pukas strung with Hand-Shaped ‘Betuline’ Cone Shell Pendant • Puka Shell Sizes: Graduated from approx. 16.668MM, 15.875mm, 15.081mm, 14.287mm, 13.493mm, 12.7mm, 11.906mm, 11.112mm, 10.318mm, 9.525mm • Necklace Weight: About 4.1 oz. • CLASP: Silver Finish Barrel Clasp • Chain Style: Bead • Style: Boho & Hippie • Condition NEW Never owned or worn • All items are nicely packaged ready to gift in gift box. T U R N ∙ A R O U N D ∙ T I M E • This item is ready to ship in 1 – 2 business days via USPS Ground Advantage Mail. USPS Ground Advantage Mail from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland typically takes 3 – 6 business days. T H I S ∙ V I N T A G E ∙ N E C K L A C E’ S ∙ S T O R Y – N E W – N E V E R ∙ O W N E D ∙ O R ∙ W O R N H A N D ∙ M A D E ∙ I N ∙ 1 9 7 6 As one of the major ‘Hawaii Movers & Shakers’ of the 70s worldwide Puka Shell craze, I sold thousands of puka necklaces from 1974 through 1976 with my Waikiki retail shop and wholesale to Hawaii and U.S. mainland retail stores. (It’s possible I’m the only one of those 70s ‘Hawaii Movers & Shakers’ still alive!) However, in 1976 the Philippines flooded the market with thousands of cheap, so called, puka shell necklaces. Though some of the necklaces were made of puka shells harvested from islands in the Philippines, most were unauthentic ’manufactured’ necklaces made by collecting thousands living cone shell mollusks; then killing the animal in the shell; then cutting off the very top of the cone shell (the part of the cone shell that would naturally become a puka shell after the animal dies and the shell tumbles in the ocean over many decades), then polishing the edges to give the cut shell the appearance of an ocean polished puka shell. Unfortunately, the people who were buying puka shell necklaces at that time were ignorant of those facts, having no idea what they were actually buying. Due to the flooding of the market with those cheap imported necklaces in 1976 I closed my business, and before it was offered for sale, this VINTAGE 70’s necklace along with my other shell jewelry creations at the time WERE STORED IN RESERVE. Then, 47 years later in 2023 I became aware of the new popularity of Hawaiian Puka Shell Necklaces again. So, I opened and made available that reserve to the public, so they too can enjoy my unique vintage ‘Puka Jewelry Creations’ along with my other vintage ‘Ocean Jewels Hawaii’ creations. This authentic Hawaiian handcrafted necklace was made in 1976 with Pukas collected on the Waianae Coast, Oahu, Hawaii in 1976 as were all the other necklaces listed in this shop, and has been stored in reserve, untouched and unseen, until now. This makes it a unique piece of vintage jewelry, a timeless beauty that has never been owned or worn. NOTE: Along with the hundreds of necklaces I stored in reserve and are now offering in my Etsy shop, were an assortment of thousands of unstrung pukas, that enables me to also make custom necklaces to your design requirements with vintage 70s pukas. T O ∙ O W N ∙ A N D ∙ A D O R N O R ∙ T O ∙ G I F T Whether you're a free-spirited surfer dude or a boho-loving fashionista, this Puka Shell necklace is a rare find that speaks to your unique sense of style. Its timeless appeal makes it an ideal gift for best friends, wives celebrating anniversaries, or sons graduating from milestone achievements. Delivered in a gift box, this necklace is ready to be gifted to a loved one or cherished as a personal keepsake. It's a token of friendship, a symbol of love, and a reminder of the beauty that lies within the ocean's embrace. Indulge in the allure of this Hawaiian Puka Shell necklace and let its vintage charm and boho vibes become a part of your unique story. Embrace the joy of wearing a piece that embodies the spirit of the ocean, the love of the beach, and the timeless beauty of Hawaii. Don't settle for a generic piece of jewelry that anyone can buy. Give a gift that's truly special and unique, just like the person you're giving it to. Order your One-of-a-Kind Puka Shell Necklace today! Vintage but modern shell jewelry. Very versatile and timeless piece that will last for years to come. Puka Shell Necklaces are making a comeback. This Puka Shell Necklace is perfect for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, Easter, or Christmas. It's a great way to show mom, dad, sister, brother, son, daughter, wife, girlfriend, or any other loved one just how special they are to you. And because it's made from natural materials, you can feel good about giving a gift that’s made from nature’s creation and beauty. Not only is this Vintage Puka Shell Necklace a great One-of-a-Kind piece of jewelry, it's also a work of art. This means that you or the person you give this necklace will have a piece of jewelry that is completely unique to you or them, just like you and they are. T H E ∙ W O R D ∙ ‘P U K A’ The word "puka" means ‘hole’ in Hawaiian. Puka shells start out as Cone shells. After the Cone shell’s animal dies, the shell tumbles in the ocean and sand until they become natural little disks with holes in the center – natural ocean jewels. Puka shells are found here on the beaches and chosen because of a naturally created hole in the center, usually caused by the top of the shell being broken off after many decades of tumbling in the ocean and crashing in the surf resulting in the opening of the center of the shell. Then tumbling in the surf and sand gently smoothing all the rough edges. Hawaii’s Marine Biologists state, except for the very small ‘baby’ pukas that can take a decade or more to form, it often takes 50 to 100 years, or longer for some, to form the final puka shell found on Hawaii’s beaches. Each puka shell is so special and unique, no two are alike, and each hold so much ocean history. They have natural grooves and divots as well as worn areas because they are a natural, not a manufactured material. Owning a Puka Shell Necklace is owning a unique piece of the ocean’s history.I have always loved the natural beauty of the colors and patterns of shells and the uniqueness of each shell. I consider them ‘the jewels of the ocean’. I wanted to share the beauty of what nature, and the ocean created with others by creating beautiful shell pendants, earrings, necklaces, leis, and bracelets to emphasize the colors and patterns of these ocean jewels. The appeal and beauty of shells inspired ancient Hawaiians to adorn themselves with these natural jewels of the ocean. Now, ‘Ocean Jewels’ Hawaii makes it possible for you to have and own the timeless beauty of Puka Shells. You are more than a customer. We are Ohana (a family). Your happiness and satisfaction are very important to me. If you've any questions do not hesitate to contact me. It's my pleasure to help you. ❤️ Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) for checking out my eBay shop. BUYER’S CAUTION: Unfortunately, I’ve discovered in my google research, that among the many legitimate Hawaii sellers that sell genuine Hawaiian necklaces made from authentic puka shells they are now collecting from Hawaii’s beaches, today there are also people, selling online, and representing the necklaces they’re selling as made in Hawaii with Hawaiian puka shells, when they are actually Philippine ’manufactured’ necklaces made from living baby cone shells using the same process as I just described above, and sometimes polishing the bottom and edges of the cut shell to make them look like ‘ocean polished pukas’ and calling them puka shell necklaces. BUYER BEWARE! © 2023/2024 All images are copyrighted by ‘Ocean Jewels’ Hawaii. All rights reserved
Price: 164 USD
Location: Aiea, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-11-07T05:55:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pendant Shape: Triangle
Closure: Barrel
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Main Stone Color: White
Year Manufactured: 1970-1979
Secondary Stone: Shell
Necklace Length: 16-1/4" to 20-1/2" Adjustable Option
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Main Stone: Shell
Vintage: Yes
Unit Type: Unit
Main Stone Shape: Round
Style: Beaded, Pendant
Features: Adjustable
Unit Quantity: 1
Handmade: Yes
Chain Type: Wire
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Color: White
Material: Shell
Brand: Puka Jewelry Creations
Type: Necklace
Era: 1970s
Theme: Beach, Bohemian, Nature
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
Available Variations
Color: (W/P) NO EXTENDER: 16-1/4” length
Price: 224 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: (W/P) EXT 16-1/4” to 18-1/4” adjustable
Price: 226.5 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: (W/P) EXT 16-1/4” to 20-1/2” adjustable
Price: 229 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: (WO/P) NO EXTENDER: 16-1/4” length
Price: 164 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: (WO/P) EXT 16-1/4” to 18-1/4” adjustable
Price: 166.5 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: (WO/P) EXT 16-1/4” to 20-1/2” adjustable
Price: 169 USD
Available Quantity: 1
Quantity Sold: 0
