O Ke Kai - Snow Goddess Nudibranch Charm
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- $95.00
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- $95.00
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Choose charms with or without a chain. If you choose a chain with charms, we'll assemble the necklace for you and you'll get 15% off the charms. Mix and match to create a necklace that evolves with you. Charms are easy to put on and take off, change your look in seconds. Wear larger or smaller designs, group many onto a link or spread them out. Endless possibilities.
- When you purchase charms with a chain get 15% off your charms (see Bundle & Save)
- Poliahu nudi measures approx 10 x 13 mm
- Hand sculpted
- Charms are easy to remove - add or changing out your necklace takes seconds
- All sterling silver - solid gold on request
- Lead and nickel free
- Made in Hawaii
- More information on vermeil can be found in the blog
About Nudibranchs (Sea slugs)
Nudibranchs are marine gastropods (snails and slugs) that have lost their shell to evolution; indeed, the name 'nudi' refers to their naked gills. They belong to the order Nudibranchia, and are much loved by scuba divers around the world. Many scuba divers and underwater photographers visually 'collect' them - finding a 'new to me' species is a kind of thrill only nudi lovers really understand!
Found in a rainbow of colors, shapes and sizes, these soft-bodied ocean gems are found worldwide and often feed on sponges, anemones, and other invertebrates.
Ardeadoris Poliahu
This pretty slug is endemic to Hawaii, first recorded from Oahu’s North Shore, and found on Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau. A moderately rare species, they are typically found in caverns or on shaded cliffs, and lives in protected to highly exposed locations at depths of 3-72 m (10-238 ft) . It is one of several chromodorids that vibrate their gills. Attains 57mm. It was named after the Hawaiian snow goddess, Poliahu, for the white flecks found on its notum. Poliahu was both sister and rival to Pele, goddess of volcanos and fire.
US Shipping: The good news – shipping for all US orders over $100 is free! Otherwise our standard shipping rates are $9.99 anywhere in the US (8.99 in Hawaii). If you are fortunate enough to live in Hawaii, we are happy to arrange a pick up.
International shipments: Please be patient while your purchase makes its way to you, we are a long way from most places. In fact, Hawaii is the most remote place from any other land mass in the world! Know that we will diligently get your order out as soon as we can, but that even with the best of timing, it may still take a few weeks to arrive. If you would like it sent somewhere not in our shipping list, please contact us or email at hello@alohikai.com and we’ll look into it for you.
Timing: ‘Alohi Kai jewelry is shipped from Hawaii, and some jewelry will be made to order which takes a bit of time. If we have it in stock, we’ll ship it out immediately. For silver pieces made to order, allow 1-3 days to ship; vermeil can take up to an additional 2-3 weeks to finish. If you have a deadline earlier than this, send us a note to be sure – we may have one we can ship immediately. We generally use priority mail (5-7 days for shipping), but please allow 2-3 weeks delivery.
Our shipping is generally done via USPS First Class mail, however if you need something faster, and we have it in stock, we can send it priority mail (3-5 days from ship date), please email us at hello@alohikai.com to arrange it.