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Solar Ring — one-of-a-kind ʻopihi (hawaiian limpet) bolo tie, handmade in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi
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One of a kind

Solar Ring

$145

Sold — this piece has found its keeper

Amber and white rays circle a dark ring on this sunburst ʻopihi — a small eclipse on metallic gold cord with silver tips.

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This one-of-a-kind piece has sold and can never be made twice. If it speaks to you, I'd love to compose something in its spirit — or browse the pieces still seeking their keeper.

ClosureMetal slide clasp (back of slide)
ShellʻOpihi (Hawaiian limpet)
OriginKailua-Kona, HI
FinishingCleaned, tumbled & hand-polished
SizeVaries, roughly 30 × 25 mm to 50 × 40 mm
CordMetallic gold braided leather, roughly 36–40″ adjustable
TipsSilver-tone

This piece exists exactly once. The shell was gathered by hand in Kailua-Kona, HI, then cleaned, tumbled and polished on the lapidary wheel. When it finds its keeper, it's gone for good — and it ships with a hand-signed provenance card recording its story.