Orangeband Nudibranch Drop Earrings

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Sku: 03001-2E

The orangeband nudibranch is a long slender nudi that we don't see very often on Oahu. We love how the cerata creates a lacy look to these earrings. Perfect for nudi lovers!

  • Orangeband nudi measures approx 14 x 23 mm
  • Hand sculpted
  • Sterling silver or 18K gold vermeil
  • Lead and nickel free
  • Made in Hawaii
  • Questions or to request solid gold, please contact us


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.

 

Orangeband Nudibranch - Samla bicolor

A nudibranch from the Samlidae family. Body is translucent bluish-white with opaque white on the cephalic tentacles, rhinophores and cerata.  The cerata have partial or complete bright orange bands, hence its common name. Some individuals in deeper water have white patches. Found on Big Island, Maui, Oahu, Niihau, Laysan, Midway and Kure, and more widely in the Indopacific region. Cerata have subapical orange band.  Oral tentacles have flattened tips.  Attains 1/2 inch. 

 

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.