Special set of Hawaiian sunrise shell jewelry

Hawaiian Sunrise Shells These shells are known as Sunrise shells because they're easiest to spot in the early morning and they resemble a Hawaiian sunrise. They are unique to Hawaii. It is one of the islands rarest shells and their value can run into hundreds of dollars each. Most are the size of a dime or smaller, but the larger ones can measure 1 ¾ inches wide. Pictured below, is a sampling of some of the sunrise shells we use in creating our heirloom leis and earrings. These sunrise shells range in size from approximately 17 mm to 31 mm. Size comparisons: Sunrise shell 30 mm = US Fifty cent piece Sunrise shell 24 mm = US Quarter Sunrise shell 21 mm = US Nickle Sunrise shell 19 mm = US Penny Sunrise shell 17 mm = US Dime

Hawaiian Moonrise shell earrings & pendant set We have Moonrise shells, sunrise shells, and every once in awhile we have WOW! shells. These are WOW! shells. I will say no more and let the picture tell their story. 14K Gold filled mountings and hooks. Sunrise pendant measures 27 mm. Earrings measure 22 mm.