Spirit Honu Nui (large) Pendant-Charoite
Product Code: P-SHN-CHRT-1047-001
List Price: $495.00
Our Price: $385.00
Description
Description
My “Life on the Reef†collection of marine life jewelry art focuses on important, and in this case very familiar and well loved members of the tropical reef community. In the Hawai’ian culture, the Green Sea Turtle, lovingly called “Honuâ€, is a revered animal which symbolizes humility, peace, longevity and the spirit within. The ancient Hawai’ians even created the myth that the Hawai’ian islands themselves were mounted to a giant Honu’s shell and the movement of the sun, stars and moon in the sky was actually caused by the giant Honu swimming beneath them. I created this sculpture to celebrate this important marine animal and the Hawai’ian’s reverence for it, and I call it “Spirit Honuâ€. After much study of ancient Hawai’ian and Polynesian Honu art and mythology, I sculpted the Spirit Honu to be an exotic form and integrated stylized ancient Polynesian tattoo art in a spiraling wave pattern to represent the spirit within as well as our profound and crucial relationship with the sea. This piece celebrates a favorite gemstone of mine, Charoite. There is only one mine on the planet for this gorgeous chatoyant, purple gem, discovered in 1976 in the middle reaches of the Charo River (hence its name), Siberia, in the former USSR. This mine has been recently closed and the value of the great quality material on the market (what little there is) is escalating very quickly. The rich purple color is significant, in that it is extremely rare in the natural gem community, and it is the official color of Kaua'i island!Features
The jewelry photographed is the actual piece you are purchasing. I strive to create an individual character in these fine pieces and I have personally hand signed it’s back after I completed all metalsmithing, gem cutting, gem setting and finishing. I create and include a genuine Certificate of Authenticity with this original jewelry art piece, which you will want to keep with your other valuable original artwork certificates.Enjoy,
Thresh
- This Nui (large) size pendant measures just a bit under 2†tall x about 1 5/8†wide x 1/2†thick. This nui size is often enjoyed by both men and women. Please also see my li’i (small) version of this pendant.
- Solid Sterling Silver lost wax casting, created from 100% recycled silver, purified, alloyed and certified to the highest standards possible
- Deep Patina created in the recesses of the sculpture to contrast and accentuate the highly polished raised surfaces.
- Gorgeous, rare and exotic purple, chatoyant, Charoite gemstone, completely untreated, custom composed, cut and set by Thresh
- Solid Sterling Silver 2.5mm Diamond-Cut Rope chain with fine lobster clasp and customized and coordinated patina in the recesses, 20†length included. 18" Reverse Rope or 24" Rolo style are available as options.
- Beautiful blue leatherette presentation jewelry gift box with white satin interior, with a white customized Jewels of the Reef outer packing cover are included at no additional charge.
- Free shipping and insurance via USPS Priority Mail (3-5 Days to USA)
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- Jewels of the Reef by Thresh-Exquisite Tropical Jewelry Art & Outstanding Service Since 2006