Holo Holo BoloWearable Artifacts · Hawaiʻi ← Back to site
Winter Sun — one-of-a-kind ʻopihi (hawaiian limpet) bolo tie, handmade in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi
Winter Sun — Hawaiian shell bolo tie, view 1Winter Sun — Hawaiian shell bolo tie, view 2

One of a kind

Winter Sun

$145

In stock · ships free in the US, tracked & insured

A pale ʻopihi ribbed like frost with a storm-grey center, clasp-less on metallic gold. Cold light, warm cord.

Purchase on Etsy →

Checkout is handled securely through our Etsy shop.

ClosureClasp-less (wet-drilled, no metal)
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.

More one-of-a-kind pieces

See the full collection →