Our main goal is to pair the right piece with it's soul mate. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-59044001', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Kauai, nor Oahu, but I bought mine at Maui Hands in Paia as I wanted to make certain to get an authentic Niihau shell lei. Printed products with designs that resonate with the Forbidden Island make lovely Niaihau souvenirs. They are found in greatest numbers on Ni'ihau and Kauai, although isolated populations occur on all of the Hawaiian Islands. Studio Hours. Much like shells are the diamonds to any surfer girl, Niihau shells - found only on the island of Niihau are valued like a one-of-a-kind diamond encrusted necklace. Though the nickname stuck, luckily visiting the island is no longer forbidden. Ni'ihau Shell Lei | The Flowers of Ni'ihau Hawai'i The real niihau necklaces that I have seen were at the Trading Post on Koloa rd, and hwy 50 on the south shorethose pupies were expensive, and a couple of grand on up but the authentic items. We happily supply curated items to galleries with educational materials. Cones Leopard cone, Hebrew cone, Marble cone, others. In fairness, the one I really loved was the much rarer pink shells. What a life! DonsBambooArt $10,000.00 FREE shipping 7 1/2 inches Niihau momi shell bracelet with kahelelani shells from Hawaii DuangchindaOfHawaii (164) $175.00 Handmade Genuine Ni'ihau shell dangle earrings, Kipona style, Aesthetic jewelry # 137. Want to know more? Thank you for all of your replys.Sounds like the place to look is The Trading Post, and expect at least a couple grand? Great for little kids to look for tiny fish and cucumber fish and shells. With large 7-10mm A grade Tahitian pearls this represents a certifiable Niihau shell lei with the fashionable compliment of pearls. The stretch of beaches from Wailua to Kapaa encompasses quite a few beaches including the big family beach Lydgate and the beach behind the Lanikai Resort and the one in front of the newest (even though its a couple of years old now!) $1,485.00, $1,650.00 To give you a better perspective of how tiny some of these shells are, the different kinds of shells pictured in this section are also shown next to a quarter from the series of quarters minted with designs honoring each of the states. Finished with 14K Gold and GEM quality cypraea granulata. This is the beach right in front of Alamoo road, thats the dirt track road which is just north of the Hanalei Colony Resort. Sunrise Shells - Kauai Forum - Tripadvisor I then saw some in Whaler's Village and others in Lahaina that were significantly more expensive and appeared to be far simpler than what I'd fallen in love with at Many Hands, which also made me worry about pricing! I bought a beautiful pair of Ni'ihau Kahelelani Shell earrings at this shop. (10% off), Sale Price $254.99 Here are the official colors and flowers of Hawaiian islands from the bottom to the top, Hawaii to Ni'ihau. While you are shelling, you may reflect on the beach where the old classic movie South Pacific was filmed and Mitzi Gaynor singing gonna wash that man right out of my hair!.