This elegant pastel white cream beads are extremely rare beads that are the focus in the 17" middle section. They are surrounded by the baby blue seed beads to finish off each end. This colorful handcrafted beaded necklace lei design will last you forever. A pearly white acrylic white magnetic clasp helps keep it secure around your neck.These beads fall beautifully around the neck and are comfortable to wear for casual or elegant events. Although lei are typically made from flowers, leaves, and other natural fibers, these are made using blue glass beads sent to Maui from around the globe to make this "Forever Lei".
These designs feel wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care by using a clean dry towel every few months to keep dust free and bright. Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which truly describes this unique style only available here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet classic Hawaiian looking lei
The weaving of beads requires many hours of braiding on a Japanese wooden stand called a “Marudai”. These necklaces feel wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care by using a clean dry towel every few months to keep dust free and bright. Due to the durability of the glass beads this necklace will last for years. You can also mix and match with different lengths of similar Lei or try the Forbidden Island inspired necklaces in that collection (see sample photo in this item).
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and strong interlaced cords. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as belts (obijime) used on kimonos.
It is my goal to provide you with a long lasting, beautiful piece of jewelry that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. I take great care in the construction of my pieces to ensure just that. Please note: colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display, as it depends on your monitor settings.
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