Puakenikeni Necklaces
- Regular Price
- $160.00
- Sale Price
- $160.00
- Regular Price
- Unit Price
- per
- The pua measures about 14 mm long, and about 17 mm wide
- Sterling silver
- Lead and nickel free
- Made in Hawaii
- To request gold or ask questions, please contact us
About Puakenikeni (Fagraea berteriana)
Puakenikeni is not native to Hawaii, but introduced. It became popular in the 1930's and was given the name Pua Kenikeni - which translates to "ten-cent flower", the price the flowers were sold for. In Hawaii this flower continues to shine as a favorite lei flower. Starting as a creamy white bloom, it changes to yellow and finally to a robust orange. Its complex scent also develops over time, starting with a strong, sweet aroma often compared to a blend of jasmine, gardenia, and pikake, with notes of clementine and waterlily, and developing into cinnamon and melon as it ages. It is unsurprising then that it is a symbol of transformation and the passage of time. Giving puakenikeni is a gesture of love and honor, a gift to express deep affection and aloha.
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.