Whole Shell Sunrise Shell Pairs!

From the "Private Collection"

on display at Haleiwa Arts Festival

Red Kauai Whole Sunrise Shell Pairs Necklace & Earrings Set in 14k Gold!

Well, this is the grand finale in my Sunrise Shells Pairs collection for now... dark RED whole shells from the island of Kauai!  Sometimes these pairs are called Doubles, or Double Shells, but what they are is actually the entire shell that the scallop lived in, both the top and the bottom shell.  The top shell is always the darker color, in this case red, and the bottom shell is always a lighter color, in this case yellow. They are BEAUTIFUL and its very rare to find them dead (empty shells) in pairs.  These seashells are so very special I just HAD to use 14k gold.  I added the tiny gold Hawaiian Plumeria flowers for a special touch of Aloha to the post earrings.

Here's some pics, enjoy, & Aloha from the North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii!

MonicaByTheShore

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See the bright yellow bottom shell on the necklace????  :)

Hawaiian Sunrise Shell Whole Pairs jewelry

Whole Pairs!! Its so rare to find whole Sunrise Shell pairs (both top & bottom halves) that its a real special treat for me to work with them because we just don't see them that often! I've recently had the pleasure to create two pieces of beautiful jewelry with pairs, here's some pic.  The colors are AMAZING too! Enjoy, & Aloha from the North Shore, Haleiwa, Hawaii.  MonicaByTheShore

This is dark, deep red pair, made into a locket on a sterling silver chain bracelet. Custom for "Kim". The shell on the bottom is yellow & pink.

This is a very beautiful & colorful whole pair!  Both top & bottom shells are bursting with colors.  Hawaiian Sunrise Shell whole pair made into a locket that opens & closes, and hangs on a simple twisted cord natural color necklace, with Puka Shell closure. Custom for Michelle in Hanalei, on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii.