Tiny Freshwater Pearl Long Lei

Pearls stand alone as the only jewel created in partnership with a living being. Beginning as a grain of sand or other irritant in the soft body of a mollusk, the pearl materializes through a self-soothing action of repeatedly applying nacre to the foreign body until the pearl is born fully perfected. As such, they never need to be cut or polished. Contrary to common misconception, pearls are created in a variety of colors and organic shapes. Naturally they have a strong affinity with the water element and are believed to be a yin tonic stabilizing the spirit. Momi, meaning pearl, is used as a term of endearment in the Hawaiian language for a beloved. Reflecting not only their glistening beauty but the alchemy that tenderness engenders, our Momi pearls celebrate transformation of the divine feminine within.