Description

About the Grain

• An exact magnification  of a grain of sand from Lanikai, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
• Scanned using micro-CT imaging at a research facility
• Magnified 24:1
• The grain is a sponge spicule — a needle-like structure from a sea sponge.

Material

• 100% recycled sterling silver
• Slightly thicker unisex chain
• OUAW-engraved tag by the clasp

Size

• Chain length 50 cm / 20 in
• Pendant grain 26 mm/ 1,0 in (24x enlarged sand grain)

Care

• Wipe with a soft cloth after use to remove oils or residuePolish with a polishing cloth or silver dip when needed — if using silver dip, finish with a dry cloth
• Never wear in natural hot springs or volcanic pools — the minerals blacken silver within seconds
• Store in the box or a soft pouch when not wearing
• Arrange chains in loops to avoid tangling — never force or pull

Pro tip!
Find the small ziplock bag under the soft insert in your box. Store your silver in it between wears — it darkens far more slowly. Not as fancy — but practical!

A note on this grain:
This grain was collected before current restrictions were introduced.
What is taken from the islands is carried with respect.