Kilauea Flame Tear drop - 1903

Witness the primal power of Hawaii's volcanic fury captured in glass. The Kilauea Flame Tear Drops sculpture by Monarch Custom Glass immortalizes nature's most spectacular phenomenon - the mesmerizing dance of molten lava. Created as an award for the Dole Pineapple Company, this extraordinary piece represents the pinnacle of glass artistry. A Molten MasterpieceThrough groundbreaking color experimentation, our artisans have: Perfectly replicated the 2,200°F rivers of lava Captured the contrast of cooler outer crust and glowing molten core Paid homage to legendary lava flows like the 1983 Pahoeoe Fountain Legend Brought to LifeThis sculptural teardrop embodies the spirit of Pele, Hawaii's revered volcano goddess, whose home remains active at Kilauea today. Each curve and swirl tells the ancient story of creation and destruction that shapes the Hawaiian islands. Technical Brilliance Inspired by historic documentation of Hawaiian eruptions Multiple layered glass techniques crea