Sterling Silver Koa Wood Maile Leaf & Branch Pendant

Native to the islands of Hawaii, koa wood is highly revered and extremely coveted for its unmatched quality and beauty of its unique grain. During the time of Kamehameha the Great, koa was only reserved for Hawaiian Royalty and used to make the first canoes and weaponry. Today, koa’s limited quantities in the world has led to it being regarded as a prized material used for luxurious keepsakes. The Hawaiian translation of koa is warrior, which symbolizes wisdom and strength and acknowledges the wood’s historic significance of being carved for ancient weaponry during Hawaii’s unification in the late 1700s. The product features: Beautiful polished 925 Sterling Silver that is durable for everyday wear and safe for sensitive skin Rhodium plating to prevent tarnishing 18" Sterling silver box chain Material: Sterling Silver with Koa Wood Inlay