Close-up of Hawaiian Sunrise shells. They come from a type of small scallop native to the Hawaiian islands which lives in the deep waters around the islands. They are extremely rare and sacred shells, containing every color of the spectrum, but usually occur in yellow, orange, and red, echoing the sky in a magnificent Hawaii sunrise. They are often found at first light on the beach, when they glow under the luminescent clouds. They range in size from a dime to a silver dollar.