18" Puka Shell Necklace, White, Tan

vintage puka shell necklace. Puka shells are naturally formed, rounded fragments of cone shells, with "puka" being the Hawaiian word for "hole". Here is some information about the necklace: Type: Puka shell necklace, a popular Hawaiian-style accessory. Era: Labeled as being from the 1970s, which aligns with the peak popularity of these necklaces. Length: The tag indicates a length of 18 inches. Authenticity: Genuine puka shells have a naturally formed hole and are not flat; one side is slightly convex and the other concave.