The pearly white glossy Magatama (Dragon Scale) beads are some of the largest beads made by manufacturers in Japan. We loaded every bead in one hole so it is smooth to the touch, but it also gives it a lovely glossy appearance. This is the another version of our White Wedding with the beads aligned and it has over 1000 Magatama beads in this necklace. Wearing a Magatama necklace has a rich symbolic Japanese history going back to the early 20th Century (link to Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magatama?wprov=sfti1#In_Japanese_mythology).This statement necklace is finished with a pearl white acrylic magnet end cap that has a strong hold.
See photo in our Testimonials for Danette Kong from Dec 2023 wedding. The matching bracelet featured in the first bracelet photo is a separate item available to order from 6" to 8" at $50.00 and we need 3-5 days to customize for you (the one pictured is 8" for a 7.5" wrist)
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which captures this unique style only available on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet classic Hawaiian looking lei. For customized orders please contact me at info@akaleidesigns.com.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and durable interlaced necklaces and bracelets. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are used for belts (obijime) on kimonos
It is my goal to provide you with a long lasting, beautiful piece of jewelry that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. I take great care in the construction of my pieces to ensure just that. Please note: colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display, as it depends on your monitor settings.
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