Hawaiian Honu Turtle Mother of Pearl MOP Shell Choker Hawaiian Honu (which is the Hawaiian word for turtle) is made of Mother of Pearl shell with great details of a turtle swimming near the ocean floor. *18K Gold inlay in 40mm black Mother of pearl pendant on a 18" 2mm black cord choker. * The shell color varies from a light to darker brown & each one varies slightly. In Hawaii, legend tells about a green sea turtle, Kauila, who could change herself into a girl to watch over the children playing at Punalu'u Beach on the Big Island. When Kauila's mother dug her nest, a fresh water spring surged upward, quenching the children's thirst. Kauila is the "mythical mother" of all turtles, and perhaps of our children as well. It's also said that turtles were the guides for the first voyagers to Hawaii. The turtle pendant is approx 1 1/2" H x 1 1/2" W & has wonderful detail! Very nice item!