Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: The Kukui nut tree is Hawaii's State tree. the Kukui Nut lei were worn by royalty back in the days of the Hawaiian monarchy. Kukui nut Necklace come in Black, Brown, Cream yellow and Marble color. The different colors develop during the growing stages of the kukui nuts. When the nuts are still young they have a cream light yellow color then later turn to marble or brown and dark yellow. In the final stages of maturity they develop into shades of brown, dark brown then finally black. Since each nut are naturally grown they are never exactly the same size. The nuts are picked off the tree when the desired color is reached and the color will not change after they are picked. The Hawaiian kukui nut nicklace are finished and polished and will last for years. To keep the luster of this seed lei you can lightly massage a little baby oil or cocoa butter until their luster is restored. Kukui nut necklace are Hawaii's popular seed or nut lei worn by both men and women in formal or casual events. The Kukui nut lei necklace have a length of 32" long if cut and measured end to end. Unlike flowers these leis will hold its good looks for years. They are genuine natural nuts, some with natural sea shells.