ginger13 kokua japan collection

over the weekend, cindy from ginger13 released a limited edition kokua japan collection filled with a mix of sweet styles to show your support for our friends across the pacific. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the red cross, however the style stock has already dwindled down to only a few pieces and once they sell out . . . c'est fini!

$15 to $25 online.

ginger 13: spring and the city

b+w shell hoops * cowrie turtle

ginger13 designer cindy yokoyama recently returned home to the islands after spending four months in nyc studying fine jewelry design. the website just relaunched a few days ago and is filled with fresh adornment blending the line's island glam roots with a hint of urban edge.

lava rock beads mix with vintage lucite and earthy gemstones in the island girl in the city collection while new eco-friendly styles made with recycled glass and wooden findings have popped up in the green collection. i am particularly fond of the naturally bold design of the black and white striped shells found in the budget-friendly starfish line. it seems so delightfully punk rock, no?

twiggy * lava bead mix

labradorite chunk * b+w shells * black coral hoops

while the majority of ginger13's pieces are priced well under $100, the gently priced starfish offerings can be yours for under $25. 

p.s. to celebrate the introduction of her three new collections, cindy is offering 15% off all online orders through the weekend!

• secret code: welcome
• expires: sun, mar 6th

morning crush: candy hearts

the sweetest valentine's day message compliments of the charming petite ebony hearts from kaua'i designer asia leong's adoré hawaii collection.

wear as a single pendant or rock the lariat design with its fetching cascade of candy hearts.

send a note to asia to order or find at hanalei paddler, cake in kilauea and nuage bleu in paia.

sweet nothings 2011 - take two

cupid inspired a few valentine pretties to add kisses of sparkle to the day . . .

1 - modern philosophy's golden nuggets wrapped around pink leather channel healing energy with bohemian elegance. (custom pieces and gift certificates also available)

2 - the pa'ina earrings made by the big island's kahili creations mingle pink sapphires with golden lotus petals. ($49)

3 - the muted hues of the ruby fade bracelet by catherine weitzman in honolulu ships for 20% off *and* complimentary earrings with secret code lovers11 ($115; expires: wed, feb 9th - offer applies to entire online shop)

find more shimmer designed to romance after the jump!

4 - save 25% off all hinu jewelry including this gorgeous glowing handhammered heart. (secret code: hinugift; expires: mon, feb 14th. inquire about expediated shipping on custom orders for valentine's day)

5 - the gentle curves of wings hawaii's forever ring can be resized with a simple adjustment. ($85)

6 - green amethyst softly sparkles in a sterling silver setting by maui designer kira ferrer. ($87)

p.s. shop your wishlist to save 35% on rockabella jewels with secret code xoxo (expires: mon, feb 14th) and all valentine styles are currently 14% off at noelani designs .

rona marie jewelry

if you happened by fighting eel's charming new boutique in chinatown since its doors opened last fall, it's quite possible you found yourself instantly smitten with the display of jewelry surrounding the checkout stand as you waited to pay for your purchases. what you may not have realized is amongst the sparkle is a side line of adornment made by fe co-founder & designer rona bennett.

constructed in her off-time as a diversion from the demands of running a fashion label, the naturally gorgeous glam features geometric gemstones and tumbled crystals intuitively combined in the most modern arrangements. the stones are curated from around the globe with rona mixing and mingling elements until each piece feels just right.

the quartz and agate amulets are an especially lovely antidote to the daily stresses of life, wouldn't you agree?

druzy earrings

druzy ring

i pined for a few pieces when i popped into fe while home before the holidays, and only just discovered that most of the sparkle is one of a kind . . . never to be made in the exact same way again. an occasional exception is made for a handful of earring designs which may, at the discretion of the designer, be repeated. good to know, no?

remember that tip if you plan on heading down to first friday tomorrow night when the fighting eel flagship, the exclusive stockist of rona marie jewelry, hosts a trunk show of her newest concoctions. local psychic nichole myers will also be offering angel card readings if you seek a peek into your future.

• when: fri, feb 4th - 6:30p to 9:30p
• where: fighting eel, 1133 bethel street, chinatown

p.s. jewelry is priced from $24 to $154, however the collection is not offered online so faraway friends should consider contacting the shop directly to order.