Description:
The Hawaiian " Hale Lehua - Mermaids " Hook Necklace

is made of etched Bone and Abalone, is nicely detailed, and does not come with a cord.

Meaning:

Hale lehua are mermaids in Hawaiian Mythology.

Made of:

Bone

Bone is one of the first materials which man created jewelry from. In most cultures bone carved jewelry is created to capture the spirit of the creature either it was created from, or to capture the essence of the item carved. Bone is cool to the touch, and creamy white in color. Hawaiians have long believed that the bone Hawaiian hook is a vessel to carry both respect and the spirit of the gods. Often a great deal of time is taken to create these totems which show your respect to the gods, and wearing a totem shows others your spirituality.

Bone is like the color black, it goes with everything. Everyone should have a beautiful peace of Jade, Bone, and Koa wood jewelry crafted for them to show their spirituality, good fortune and wisdom.

Made of:

Abalone Shell

Abalone, or Paua, is a shell that comes from medium sized edible sea snails. Abalone is one of the most beautiful shells in the world because of its awesome and rich color variations. Abalone often looks like a rainbow or a hologram. This is because the colors of the Abalone dance and sparkle as the iridescent patterns of the shell catch bits of light when viewed from various angles. Abalone veneers are used to augment bone, wood, and horn used to make jewelry. Abalone is often associated with great wealth and good fortune, and was also commonly worn by women of The Royal Hawaiian Court.