Vintage Ni'ihau Momi Shell Lei 14K Yellow Gold Pikake Necklace Sunrise Shell

Description: Description This is a beautiful vintage white Ni'ihau momi pikake lei with a O'ahu Sunrise Shell and solid 14K yellow gold clasp. The lei is from my personal collection and was a plain vintage white momi lei which was restrung with the sunrise and 14k clasp added, all other shells are original. Probably from the 1960's-1980s, I purchased it pre-owned. The clasp was custom made, it is solid gold, not gold filled. The sunrise shell is nice and big and measures 29mm it has a custom 14K solid yellow gold bail, the shell is drilled through. The momi are fairly lustrous and good quality. They are white with some light brown spots. There are a few maroon kahelelani scattered throughout the piece. Total length is 18.50 inches. It is in great condition, no missing shells. This item was made in Hawaii, and is at least 80% Niihau shell. The actual percentage of Niihau shell in this item is 95%. Details Shell Type: Ni'ihau Shell, Momi & KahelelaniMetal: Yellow GoldDiamonds/Gemstones: Sunrise ShellSize/Length: 18.50 InchHallmark: N/ACondition: Pre-Owned, Very GoodEra: Early 1960s+ Item #: N/A ShippingAll items will be shipped within 2 days but are usually processed sooner. Shipping is USPS Priority with Tracking. Contact us before placing an order if you would like a different service. Signature and Insurance is included on higher priced items per eBay policy. International ShippingInternational shipping available to select countries. Please contact us for rates and availability. Customs & duties not included in quoted shipping rates. Gift WrappingAll items are packed in a new cotton or velvet gift box. If you have a preference or would like additional gift wrapping just contact us! Most can be included at no additional cost. TaxesTaxes will be applied to all items by eBay. They calculate the percentage based on where the buyer is located. We do not have control over tax rates. Make sure to calculate the full price of an item including shipping costs and taxes when determining the final price or offer. ReturnsWe do not generally accept returns but don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions or concerns as we are very flexible in most situations. We fully honor the item not as described policy by eBay and always stand behind our products! Modification & RestringingIf you like beaded pearl necklace or bracelet but maybe it is a bit too long or short, contact us! We can modify the piece at little to no cost. Sizing down is included while sizing up is priced based on added materials. Unfortunately metal modifications and ring sizing is not offered at this time. If you purchased a piece from us and need it restrung due to wear, (or would like it shorter or longer) contact us! We will be able to offer a very reasonable special discounted rate. Certificates & AppraisalsWe have a fully certified GIA Graduate Gemologist on staff. We offer appraisals and insurance certificates at no additional cost. You must request this service before or during payment for the item. The service is no longer available after the item is shipped. The appraisal will be printed on archival paper and included with the item. About UsWe are one of the largest vintage saltwater pearl dealers on the web. Find us on eBay, Ruby Lane, Etsy or our own website by searching Vintage Valuables! Follow us on social media for special sales, giveaways and more. For over a decade we have specialized in unique one-of-a-kind vintage and antique jewelry from the late 1800's until present day but our real passion is mid-century Japanese Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. Starting out with a single strand of pearls and an idea we have grown from a passionate collector to a restorer and then an online boutique. There is nothing like the quality of vintage and antique jewelry and it is our mission to make it an accessible and eco-conscious option for both the seasoned and novice collector. We are always traveling across the country to antique markets and auctions acquiring buying more jewelry, so check back often. Each piece is hand selected and carefully restored while still retaining its antique charm. If you have something special you are looking for visit our contact page and let us know!

Price: 650 USD

Location: Moorpark, California

End Time: 2024-10-04T21:50:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD