Jewelry Honoring Craft, Culture & Connection
Sharing Hawaiʻi’s Artistry Since 1991 — From Niʻihau Shell Tradition to Global-Inspired Design
The Niʻihau Collection
Authentic. Certified. Culturally significant.
The rarest shells in Hawaiʻi, handcrafted with generations-old skill.
The Designer Collection
Contemporary island design rooted in tradition.
Rice shells, kukui, gemstones, and global accents — all handcrafted on Oahu.
The Ocean Treasures Collection
Rare shells & pearls shaped by tide, light, and time.
Sunrise shells, Tahitian pearls, and one-of-a-kind ocean-born art.
Featured Heirloom:
Kahelelani Lei Pūpū — Appraised at $40,000
An extraordinary Kahelelani lei handcrafted on Niʻihau, appraised with full paperwork and photographed in museum-grade detail. This rare wedding lei features traditional kūpala and pikake patterns woven across thousands of naturally colored shells — a true collector’s investment piece.
Meet the Maker
For three decades, our designer has created jewelry that carries the warmth and story of Hawaiʻi. Beginning her craft on Maui in 1991, she learned to work with Niʻihau shells, local materials, and global beads gathered through travel and connection.
Her signature style blends the precision of traditional shellwork with a contemporary eye — pairing rice shells, kukui nuts, pearls, and carved accents into pieces that feel both timeless and expressive. Every item is handcrafted with intention, honoring culture, place, and the relationships built along the way.
These collections celebrate the beauty of natural materials and the people who shape them — from Niʻihau artisans to international beadmakers whose work completes each design.
What Makes Niʻihau Shells the Most Valuable in the World?
Niʻihau shells — kūpala, kahelelani, mamo, and momi — are among Hawaiʻi’s rarest natural treasures. Gathered by hand along the shores of the “Forbidden Island,” these shells are sorted by color, size, and quality before being woven into traditional patterns that can take months or years to complete.
Authentic Niʻihau lei are fully natural, un-dyed, and crafted using techniques passed down through generations. Collectors around the world seek them for their rarity, cultural significance, and investment value.
