new peeks: rockabella jewels

the band

rockabella jewels designer kristel bandisch recently sent along a few peeks of the latest styles being crafted in her maui studio. my absolute favorite is the band, a hand stamped necklace noting the exact coordinates of your favorite spot. the possibilities are endless - where you & your sweetie first met, your hometown (fab gift for college bound grads!), your everyday surf break, or a sweet reminder of wherever it is that recharges your soul.

the gorgeous gold-dipped sunrise shell offered during valentine's has become a permanent offering and has inspired more ocean finds treasure dipped in the precious metal which adds a golden layer on the surface or highlights all the nooks and crannies hidden inside a seashell.

gold lined + caviar

triple puka + adjustable rings

all the latest looks can be found in rockabella's online shop or hele upcountry to pink by nature in makawao which is the exclusive stockist for the new collection.

new peeks: misa jewelry

medallion

look what happens when la-based jewelry designer misa hamamoto takes a hike around manoa falls: a fetching new collection for her eponymous line of handcrafted adornment. one look at the gorgeous designs featured in the roots collection and you can easily picture the intricate infrastructure that is the foundation of hawaii's beautiful forests and valleys.

scroll down for more peeks . . .

citrine cz ring

vine choker

disc ring

misa jewelry can now be found at riches hawaii in kahala mall plus select pieces are also stocked at tori richard's ala moana and hyatt regency waikiki outposts. happy news for admirers who have been patiently waiting for misa's designs to arrive in the islands!

click here for additional stockists.

p.s. take a peek at the lovely feature of misa in modern luxury hawaii's spring edition.

nina kuna designs: spring 2009

look at the gorgeous new looks straight from the maui studio of nina kuna designs. nina found inspiration down by the sea and the ocean finds were the perfect partner for the designer's recent exploration of casting jewelry by hand. the result is a new direction for springtime turning what initially appears to be a humble find from mother nature into delicate sterling silver translations of limu fronds, skeleton shells, and other little bits left behind in the sand.

your best bet to scoop up the new designs is over in the online shop, however nkd's spring offerings should be arriving in stores soon.

p.s. remember the lyrical paisley necklace nina generously bestowed upon a lucky h|h reader last year? take a peek at the elegant exuberance of the design when it has been professionally styled - so pretty!

springtime at hazelnut cottage

child of my heart

spring has barely sprung but hazelnut cottage creator jan avellana is busy crafting her popular jewelry line in preparation for mother's day. longtime readers know that the handstamped pieces are a sweet sentiment that can be personalized with the names of your little ones, a secret message, or whatever you please making the designs the perfect foil for tenderhearted mums.

for moms who prefer to keep their maternal instincts a bit more undercover, the recently introduced child of my heart design can be composed with one to three organically shaped circles as a little reminder of those you want to keep near your heart even when you are apart.

more springtime favorites below:

berries springtime

he loves me

take note that april 25th is the mother's day order deadline, however early birds can enjoy complimentary shipping on all orders placed through the end of the march.

click over to the etsy shop to take a peek at the entire collection.

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wings hawaii spring fling

a quick click over to wings hawaii revealed a number of new jewelry designs have arrived in the online shop. the talented wings team has been playing with puka shells turning the seaside findings into glamorous puka diamond rings, bezel set pendants, and double puka ti leaf bangles with a lovely organic shape that results when gold filled wire is wrapped around a ti leaf stalk and hand hammered to coax out its curves.

be sure to take a peek at the fabulous spinning ring design which adds a playful twist to rocking multiple bands on your digit(s).

alas, not much new to report in the wardrobe department, however a handful of hand screened styles, like the sweet angel wings hoodie (made with a blend of organic cotton and recycled poly), are marked down 25% off.

three ways to shop: online / stockists / showroom:

• where: 375 west kuiaha road, haiku
• shop hours: mon to fri, 9a to 4p & sat/sun, 9a to 1p

{update | feb 2011: wings moved its flagship shop to lovely little paia town last year and can now be found at 71 baldwin avenue}