Mid to late 1970s necklace made of small round white shells.
Worn by
surfers, it caught on and was a big fad. Worn usually
snug around the neck; they were a
status symbol until about 1980; they came back in style for a short time many years later.
Zimmerman: I'm gonna break that Puka Shell Necklace
punk!
Me: (
HUH?)