Hawaiian Silver
Different Types Of Hawaiian Jewelry
We are all aware of things that we owe to Hawaii – from Hawaiian slippers to the phrase ‘Aloha!’ The mystical land of beauty, both in the surroundings as well as the people, Hawaii is regarded as one of the foremost holiday destinations. What makes it all the more beautiful, is the beautiful jewelry that people make from various materials that are obtained from the sea. They are beautiful and yet inexpensive, with the exception of ornaments made from corals or shark tooth. In fact, once the second largest producer of coral ornaments, many people have stopped selling or making coral jewelry for the fear of hurting the rich ecology of these islands. Nevertheless, the people still produce beautiful jewelry made from other materials like fish bones and mother of pearl. Here are some types of Hawaiian jewelry that are commonly sold.
Jewelry From Hawaii
Here are some generic types of Hawaiian jewelry that you will run into. They are all classified according to the material, which is used to make them:
Plumeria
Plumeria, also known as Hawaiian lei flower, is the fragrant flower that comes under the orchid family and is synonymous with Hawaii. It is widely used to create beautiful, fragrant necklaces that are often given as a welcome gift to newcomers. These necklaces are presented to all those who visit Hawaii. Though orchids have a very short life and would soon wither away, you could get orchid designs made in shells, silver, or any other material.
Mother Of Pearl
Also known as Nacre, Mother of Pearl is an iridescent layer of material which forms the shell lining of many mollusks. Pearl oysters and abalone both are sources of mother of pearl, which is widely used as an inlay in jewelry, furniture, and musical instruments. Mother of pearl comes in several natural colors, and is often bleached and dyed for decorative use. Mother of pearl jewelry is extremely common in Hawaii.
Carved Fish Bones
Just like ivory tusks, fish bones can also be carved, polished, and turned into jewelry. The bones can be shaped into fishhooks, or a variety of other flora and fauna that is commonly associated with this island. Once a piece is shaped, it is given a high polish and strung, sometimes combined with puka shells, or coconut beads.
Puka Shells
Beginning their lives as Conus shells, Puka shells get washed to the shore, where they keep hitting against the rock repeatedly, until they are ground down and polished. Eventually only the tops of the shells remain, which are then strung together to make necklaces, and other pieces of jewelry like bracelets and anklets, that are so widely appreciated.
Coral
Once a very popular choice for jewelry, these calcified skeletons of sea creatures that grow out in branches just like a tree, have been banned from being used to make jewelry. The destruction of coral reef has been linked to the ever-looming crisis known as global warming. Since Hawaii boasts of a rich ecology, which is the lifeline of three quarters of its population, people have stopped making and selling coral jewelry.
Shark Tooth
Shark tooth has long been used to make jewelry. Hawaiian people consider the shark to be the guardian spirit of the ocean and regard it as a protector and savior. Wearing its tooth in jewelry is considered as capable of bestowing the shark’s power on the wearer. Many necklaces use a single shark tooth as a pendant, and necklaces using multiple teeth are believed to bestow power as well as protect the wearer.
Cowry
Cowries that were used as currency centuries ago in some African nations, are an excellent option for making traditional Hawaiian jewelry. Cowry shells actually come from snails, and are in demand for their glossy exteriors and also for the various colours they are available in. The Golden Cowries, a very rare variety, was once reserved for only Hawaiian royalty to wear.
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19mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Honu Turtle Heart Pendant $16.00 |
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10mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Aloha Vertical Pendant $17.00 |
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13mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Motion Hula Dancer Pendant #2 $15.50 |
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13mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Motion Hula Dancer Pendant #3 $15.50 |
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Rare Hand Tibet Miao Silver Carving Flowers Ring $0.39 |
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Hawaiian Plumeria Sterling Silver Opal Pendant, Earrings–NEW $65.00 |
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925 Sterling Silver Hawaiian Blue Opal Starfish Flower Big Pendant $27.95 |
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Sterling Silver Hawaiian Charm Bracelet~Must See~ $44.99 |
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HARD PHONE COVER CASE SKIN SNAP ON FACE PLACE 4 HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 1ST/I 6300 $7.94 |
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Sterling Silver Hawaiian Pineapple Two Tone Pendant (M) $11.95 |
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925 STERLING SILVER MEDIUM HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER WITH CZ PENDANT $10.99 |
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QUIKSILVER SILVER EDITION COMFORT FIT WHITE GREEN COTTON HAWAIIAN SHIRT MENS XL $34.95 |
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1928 HAWAIIAN 50c MS66 PCGS $11,250.00 |
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Ali’ipoe Ekoa Hawaiian seed earrings $22.00 |
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EWA PLANTATION SUGAR MILL 1930′S? HAND PRINTED SILVER HALIDE 8X10 PHOTO $12.50 |
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Vintage Silver Hawaii Hawaiian Coconut Tree Charm marked STERLING $14.79 |
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Rickenbacher Silver Hawaiian Lap Steel $550.00 |
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10mm Flower Cell Phone or Bag Charm w/Tibetan Silver, Crystals, Pearl – Yellow $2.75 |
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Hawaiian Style Triple Flower .925 Silver Ring-7 $10.99 |
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QUIKSILVER SILVER EDITION SHORT SLEEVE WHITE BLUE HAWAIIAN SHIRT MENS LARGE $34.95 |
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Silver Pink CZ Hawaiian Plumeria Flower Hawaii Toe Ring $14.95 |
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Hawaiian Jewelry Sterling Silver Charm Hawaii Anklet $43.00 |
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Barbie doll silver & pink metallic dress lace straps flowers Hawaiian NICE $8.99 |
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Tibet Silver Inlay Red Jade Men’s Ring Q $0.42 |
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.925 STERLING SILVER MURANO GLASS EUROPEAN BEAD FLOWERS IN HAWAIIAN WATERS NS218 $0.99 |
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Sterling Silver Hawaiian Island Prestate Charm bracelet Tapa Beater flying fish $120.00 |
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Hawaiian Jewelry Sterling Silver Plumeria Heart Anklet $43.00 |
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Hawaiian Plumeria CZ Toe Ring Sterling Silver 925 $15.15 |
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SILVER 925 HAWAIIAN SHINY DOLPHINS TOE RING $8.99 |
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SILVER COATED HAWAIIAN CZ 7 PLUMERIA FLOWERS BANGLE BRACELET – SZ 7.5 $26.00 |
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SILVER COATED / GOLD PLATED HAWAIIAN 3 PLUMERIA FLOWER CZ DANGLING EARRING $21.00 |
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SILVER COATED ROSE GOLD PLATED HAWAIIAN 3 PLUMERIA FLOWER CZ DANGLING EARRING $21.00 |
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SILVER MOTHER BABY HAWAIIAN HONU TURTLE PENDANT PINK CZ $14.99 |
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INLAY OPAL FANCY HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER EARRINGS SILVER $46.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM PILLOWS TROPICAL HAWAIIAN PALM TREE LEAVES SILVER THREAD GREAT $49.00 |
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28mm Silver Hawaiian Petroglyph Honu Green Sea Turtle Blue Enamel Pendant #2 $15.00 |
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mings silver clip earrings clear stone mexico 925 hawaii $39.99 |
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MEDIUM STERLING SILVER 925 HAWAIIAN SHINY STARFISH SLIDE PENDANT $13.99 |
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SILVER 925 HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER NECKLACE 8-15MM 17″ 2 TONE $72.00 |
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1959 Hawaiian Statehood Thick (Rare) Heraldic Art .925 Silver #5211 $78.95 |
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SILVER 925 HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER NECKLACE 10MM-18MM 17″ 2 TONE $89.00 |
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SILVER 925 HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER NECKLACE 12MM-20MM 17″ 2 TONE $109.00 |
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Sterling Hawaiian BREADFRUIT ULU Figural Handle Spoon Honolulu 1890′s $179.99 |
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VINTAGE HAWAIIAN HAWAII EARRINGS STERLING SILVER CARVED OX BONE MEA TIKI $85.00 |
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2012 S HAWAIIAN VOLCANOES NP PROOF SILVER QUARTER PCGS PR69 FIRST STRIKE $15.00 |
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Hawaiian Girl State Sticker Decal 4 laptop Window Car Scrapbook Mailbox Glass RV $18.00 |
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Hawaiian Girl State Sticker Decal 4 laptop Window Car Scrapbook Mailbox Glass RV $3.20 |
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Hawaiian Girl State Sticker Decal 4 laptop Window Car Scrapbook Mailbox Glass RV $8.80 |
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Hawaiian Girl State Sticker Decal 4 laptop Window Car Scrapbook Mailbox Glass RV $1.30 |
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Hawaiian Girl State Sticker Decal 4 laptop Window Car Scrapbook Mailbox Glass RV $8.30 |
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Hawaiian Girl State Sticker Decal 4 laptop Window Car Scrapbook Mailbox Glass RV $4.20 |
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INLAY OPAL 12MM HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER BRACELET 7.5″+ $109.00 |
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FINE SILVER ” PETRONAS ” TWIN TOWERS / ANTIQUE FORKS SILVER BEAUTYS $244.00 |
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LUCKY BRAND SILVER TONE LIMITED THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS ANNIVERSARY NECKLACE $11.49 |
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Silverado Hawaiian Murano Glass European Bead Charm $35.00 |
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12mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Motion Hula Girl FH Earrings 2 $15.50 |
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Silver Hawaiian 14k Gold Mother Baby Dolphins Toe Ring $11.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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13mm STER Silver Hawaiian Orchid 5.07Cts CZ Enamel Ring $32.00 |
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12mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Princess Scroll Vert Pendant 2 $20.00 |
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Hawaiian Plumeria Flower Silver Cell Phone Strap Sandal $7.00 |
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OR&L MAIN STATION 1914 HAND PRINTED SILVER HALIDE PHOTOGRAPH $12.50 |
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Hawaiian Flower Silver Sandal Cell Phone Strap Hawaii $7.00 |
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15.5mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Double Whale Tail Pendant #2 $14.00 |
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15.5mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Double Whale Tail Pendant #3 $14.00 |
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9.5mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Double Whale Tail Earrings #2 $15.00 |
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9.5mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Double Whale Tail Earrings #3 $15.00 |
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SILVER 14MM HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER MAILE RING SIZE9.5 $16.99 |
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Hawaiian Style Penny Money Lei Blue Silver Mylar Gift $24.95 |
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11mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Honu Plumeria CZ Bracelet 7.5″ $28.00 |
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6.5mm Hawaiian Silver 2-Tone 14k Rose Gold Live Honu Turtle Plumeria Toe Ring $10.50 |
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6.5mm Hawaiian Silver 2-Tone 14k Yellow Gold Live Honu Turtle Plumeria Toe Ring $10.50 |
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12mm Sterling Silver Hawaiian Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #6 $15.00 |
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12mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Yellow Gold Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #4 $15.00 |
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6.5mm Hawaiian Silver 2-Tone 14k Rose Gold Petroglyph Turtle Plumeria Toe Ring $10.50 |
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17.5mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Princess Hoop Earrings #1 $22.50 |
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6.5mm Hawaiian Silver 2-Tone 14k Yellow Gold Petrolyph Turtle Plumeria Toe Ring $10.50 |
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16mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Yellow Gold Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #4 $18.00 |
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16mm Sterling Silver Hawaiian Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #6 $18.00 |
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SILVER COATED/ GOLD PLATED HAWAIIAN PLUMERIA FLOWER CZ STUD EARRING $12.00 |
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16mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Rose Gold Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #7 $18.00 |
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SILVER COATED ROSE GOLD PLUMERIA FLOWER CZ STUD HAWAIIAN EARRING $12.00 |
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SILVER COATED HAWAIIAN TRI-COLOR PLUMERIA FLOWER CZ DANGLING EARRING $22.00 |
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ANTIQUED SILVER “LARGE HAWAIIAN FLOWER” PENDANT $1.25 |
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10mm Silver Hawaiian 2T Plumeria Monstera Post Earrings $14.50 |
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18mm Sterling Silver Hawaiian Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #6 $20.00 |
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18mm Silver Hawaiian 14k Yellow Gold Brushed Satin Plumeria CZ Post Earrings #4 $20.00 |
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SILVER COATED HAWAIIAN CZ 5 PLUMERIA FLOWERS BANGLE BRACELET – SZ 8 $26.00 |
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Hawaiian Dress Adult $27.99 Wear a touch of the tropics with this one-piece Hawaiian print dress with silver color ring accent and ties around the back of the neck. Wig, headband, and anklet (may differ from shown) sold separately. |
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Hawaiian Dress Plus Adult $31.99 Wear a touch of the tropics with this one-piece Hawaiian print dress with silver color ring accent and ties around the back of the neck. Wig, accessories and sandals (may differ from shown) all sold separately. |
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Hawaiian Island Creations Polaroid Silver T-shirt $19.95 Instead of storing vacation photos in an album you rarely crack open, display beautiful snapshots of Hawaiian life by wearing the Polaroid tee from HIC! It features a logo Polaroid on the chest and various picture graphics on the back for sweet island style. |
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Hawaiian Rings $10 Hawaiian Rings |
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Hawaiian Pattern $10 Hawaiian Pattern |
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Hawaiian Sunset $10 Hawaiian Sunset |
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Hawaiian Disco $9.49 Hawaiian Disco |
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SilveRado(tm) FL04 Murano Glass Hawaiian Princess Bead / Charm $35 SilveRado(tm) FL04 Murano Glass Hawaiian Princess Bead / Charm crafted in 925 Sterling Silver Dimensions: Width: 9.50 mm Length: 14.00 mm |
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PUMA Complete Ventis 2 (Women’s) – White/Puma Silver/Hawaiian Ocean $99.95 The Complete Ventis 2 running shoe is a perfect neutral trainer that feels great at any pace. Features include duoCELL cushioning and stability technology, KMS-Lite lightweight midsole technology, ArchTec arch support, an Ortholite sockliner for maximum fit and comfort, and EverRide and EverTrack outsole technologies. Available Colors: White/Puma Silver/Fluo Pink, White/Puma Silver/Hawaiian Ocean. |
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Rhinestone Shell Hawaiian Beach Wedding Pen Holder $27 This elegant rhinestone shell Hawaiian beach wedding pen holder features an organza bow with a white shell accented with rhinestones and faux pearls Pen holder made with satin White pen holder comes with silver pen Ivory pen holder comes with gold pen Matching guestbook available Style Shown White base w silver pen Styles Available White base w silver pen or Ivory base w gold pen |
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Hawaiian Punch $6 Hawaiian Punch – Stephen Jerzak |
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Hawaiian $18.95 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Hawaiian Island Creations Octo Blue T-Shirt – Silver $20 When you dive down to retrieve your anchor and old-time diverâs helmet, only to see it guarded by a giant octopus, you can rest easy it won’t hurt you since youâll be wearing your Octo Blue T-shirt from Hawaiian Island Creations. Now, you will probably never be in that situation, but hey, it would be a cool sight to see, right? Keep that scary situation on your shirt with the Octo Blue tee. This shirt features a screen print graphic of that pesky giant octopus layered over the front of the HIC logo. Whether you ever encounter a giant sea octopus or not, you can always live your dreams when you rock this t-shirt! |
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Elf Bowling: Hawaiian Vacation $9.99 Elf Bowling: Hawaiian Vacation |
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Hawaiian Dog Pet Costume $19.99 Includes: Hawaiian shirt, and lei. |
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Hawaiian Rings Babe $10 Hawaiian Rings Babe |
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Hawaiian Haleakala Banyan $10 Hawaiian Haleakala Banyan |
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Mario – Hawaiian Shirt $6 Mario – Hawaiian Shirt |
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Korg Hawaiian Chromatic Tuner $24.99 Korg Hawaiian Chromatic Tuner |
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Rogue Hawaiian Soprano Ukulele $24.99 Rogue Hawaiian Soprano Ukulele |