Please note that this necklace is unfinished...this gives you the opportunity to choose your perfect length. Upon checkout, please enter your preferred length (up to 18 inches) in the "Order Special Instructions" box.
This Hapa Necklace, which translates to 'half' in Hawaiian, is a delicate combination of colorful surf polished pukas and a dainty 7mm fresh water pearl. This pearl has high luster and a warm white glow to compliment the beachy whites of the miniature pukas.
I chose an almond color cord which goes so effortlessly with the barely off white tones of the pukas and pearl. The cord is hand twisted 6ply rope, and I think it offers a beautiful natural aesthetic that compliments the smooth and polished features of the puka shells and pearl. The necklace gets the 'Hapa' name from this design detail ~ as it is half rope, half shell.
The shell detail (12 pukas and one pearl) is delicate and feminine, and measures just over 1 inch. The miniature pukas are incredibly dainty, the smallest measuring 1/8 of an inch across.
The closure is created by a small loop and a sliding pearl. Slide the small puka through the loop and cinch the opening closed using the sliding pearl. Easy to use and very secure.
Please remember this necklace is unfinished. Make sure to enter your preferred size, up to 18 inches, on the checkout page in the "Order Special Instructions" box.
Dimensions + Details
can be finished up to 18 inches long
fresh water pearl, pukas
puka + loop cinching closure
6ply hand twisted flat waxed polyester thread
