.5" Dainty Stud Earrings| 'Opihi 'Awa | 14k Gold Filled & Sterling Silver

Dainty earring studs featuring albino 'opihi 'awa. Ethically handpicked and crafted. Dangly chain 'opihi feature fresh water pearls. 14k gold filled or sterling silver options create a non tarnish & water resistant wear 🌊

Lānaʻi Shelled 🌺 'Opihi ‘awa” refers to false limpets found in Hawaii, distinct from the edible “opihi” (true limpets).

While similar in appearance, they are different species and do not fall under the same legal protection as true 'opihi (with meat attached) must be at least 1.25 inches in diameter, and opihi meat (without shell) must be at least 0.5 inches in diameter. 🤙🏼

'Opihi ‘awa are known for their distinctive conical shape and are used in Hawaiian jewelry 🌺