Wonderful vintage Hawaiian puka shell choker necklace.  The necklace has 100% natural puka shells that are rustic and are graduated from 4.3mm to 7.5mm in diameter. Some of the shells are an of-white color, but most are very white.  Strung on coated cable. These shells have natural holes, great wear from the ocean and sand and are bleached white by the sun.

Necklace is 15 1/2" long and it is a choker.   Weight: 21.1 grams. Fine, collectible and valuable necklace. C. 1970. 

#52-23-A