The Infamous Jewelry Octopus - Beachy Hawaiian Style

I couldn't help myself when I found this mother of pearl octopus...we've all seen this creature used again and again in jewelry over the last several years. Mostly in different metals..though I have seen it gem incrusted..that one was gorgeous! I think he's such an interesting subject :)



In Hawaii we call the octopus "tako" though that is a Japanese word. You will find Japanese words used here and there quite often in Hawaii. The Hawaiian word for octopus is one that I never even heard living here..I had to look it up! It's "he'e" which would be pronounced "hay-ay" as 'e' sound is 'a'.



This Mother of Pearl Octopus Necklace is available for purchase at Jonara Blu Maui

Or if you prefer Etsy you may find it here: Octopus Necklace in Mother of Pearl - Maui Style

New Pearl and Hand Knotted Silk Necklaces...

Fresh new pieces just added to the shop :D



Purple Plumeria - Freshwater Pearl and Paua Shell Silk Knotted Necklace



Mysterious Blue - Freshwater Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Silk Knotted Necklace

Maui Beachcomber - Beaded Necklace

A Beachy mix of shells and semi precious gemstones show off a pendant of blue Peruvian opal and a shell that I found here on one of Maui's beaches.

Bead ingredients include: amazonite, abalone, mother of pearl, desert jasper, blue Peruvian opal, glass seed beads in a champagne color and Hill Tribe silver accents.

Maui Beachcomber Necklace available at Jonara Blu Maui

Jonara Blu Maui in Cyberspace News.....

Jonara Blu Maui got a couple more mentions this week. Thanks to Siena Heart of DIY wedding girl for this write up at Wedding Fanatic entitled The Beauty of Maui in a Necklace I love that title..so cool!



Also a thank you to Cindy of Peacock Jewelry for including me in her treasury featuring the very beautiful paua abalone shell. My necklace is at the bottom right.



Here is a close up of the picture they used..



And yes! This little beauty is available for purchase: Abalone Island - Freshwater Pearl and Shell Necklace

Etsy Treasuries!

How exciting.. I've been featured in a treasury two times this week! It's always such an honor!

Here is the treasury from Sunday the 28th of December entitled "Mahalo Maui" Click on it to see a bigger picture. I'm the bright blue sapphire coin and keshi pearl necklace at the bottom right:



And then here is the one from today called "Rainbows from the Sea" Here I'm the paua shell and Swarovski crystal starfish at the bottom middle



Both of these are thanks to Cindy of Peacock Jewellery who makes beautiful jewelry, much of it featuring the beautiful paua abalone shell. Please visit her shop!



thank you so much Cindy!

New Today - Abalone Starfish Earrings

I just added these to the shop today.
Abalone Starfish Earrings
Colorful abalone paua shell with dangling indicolite Swarovski crystal starfish and olivine Swarovski bicone accents all hand wire wrapped with sterling silver wire.
Earrings hang 1 5/8" from bottom of sterling silver Bali style ear wires.
Available here

All regular priced jewelry is 20% off until the end of December!

Jonara Blu Maui
Jonara Blu Maui Etsy

Turquoise Sky

Latest creation now available. If interested click here Turquoise Sky

New Sea Treausres...

A sneak peek of the newest necklaces ready to be uploaded to my shop...






This last one has been uploaded already and is available here Green and Purple Abalone and Freshwater Pearl Silk Cord Necklace