Showing posts with label mother of pearl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mother of pearl. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Black Lip Shell Hoop Earrings



Newly listed... Black lip shell hoop earrings Black lip shell carved hoops and coin shaped beads hand wire wrapped w/ sterling silver wire.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Beach Wedding Custom Order

This little starfish, along w/ her matching earrings, is getting ready to be shipped off to Georgia for her debut in a beach wedding.






Are you planning a beach wedding this year? Please stop by Jonara Blu Maui and check out my beach bride jewelry. If I don't have what you are looking for, feel free to request a custom designed piece just for you!

Click here to see past beach wedding pieces in my gallery:
Jonara Blu Maui Wedding Jewelry Gallery


Monday, December 15, 2008

New Starfish Earrings


Just added these to my shop Beach Wedding Starfish Earrings

Shimmering mother of pearl carved starfish dangle from lustrous white freshwater coin pearls.Earrings are hand wire wrapped with sterling silver wire and hang from sterling silver Bali style ear wires.

Earrings hang 1 1/2" from bottom of ear wires.Starfish measure 20mm

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Morning Glory Ceramic Beaded Earrings



Hand painted ceramic coin shaped beads pink w/ white morning glories....mother of pearl carved plumerias dangle from the bottom and mother of pearl beads accent the top.
Earrings are hand wire wrapped with sterling silver wire and dangle 1 1/2" from the base of sterling silver lever back ear wires.

$49
Available at Jonara Blu Maui

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Beach Bride Necklace..



Those who keep up with my blog know I've been busy taking care of my son who was just diagnosed with Gastroparesis. I've not much time to create new jewelry pieces..but have been working it into my schedule again little by little. This piece was made right before we found out. It's the diet that he has to be on that is very time consuming..and different with each patient..so it's a lot of trial and error (and boy does momma feel bad when she feeds her boy something that makes him feel yucky) ..but as we learn things that work for him..I'm able to get a little more time in. I posted this necklace to the shop a few days ago..it's available here: Baby Freshwater Coin Pearl - Beach Wedding Necklace

I'm hoping to pull out some beads to make bracelets tonight and bring them out to the dinning room table where I can see the TV and then I can still spend some time with Cameron. I am so very grateful that I work at home and can be here for him. And I'm grateful for the orders that have still come through. I wish I could hug everyone of my customers..they have made paying for Camerons tests, meds and special diet so much easier. Thank you!! ((HUUUGSSS)) to you all!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

A Collection of Flip Flop Pendants

I purchased these sweet little flip flop pendants (we call them 'slippahs') a few years ago from a supplier who visits my island. (He lives on Oahu)I only used a few of them..and then sadly misplaced them. I got a couple more back from sister when she turned in her bead stash as she's not beading anymore right now and only doing her photography. So when I made a necklace out of one my Wholesale gal, Marina, saw it and went nuts over it. She's the one with the shop B-Side the Sea in Poole England where it's the beachy scene like here on Maui. She asked for more..but at the time I only had one more to make. Then low and behold I was looking for some beads to give to my step nieces in California and I found a package with 5 more! She wanted them all! So none for the shop right now...but I will try and get more from my supplier when he comes back at the end of the year.

Here is a pic of the little slippah necklaces that are on their way to the UK..




aren't they cute?

Sunday, July 27, 2008

"Put the Lime in the Coconut"

and wear it as a necklace to remind you of tropical summer fun!





Beautiful brightly dyed lime green top drilled coins of mother of pearl with large and lustrous white nugget pearls all hand knotted on lime green silk cord with a mother of pearl pendant hand wire wrapped with sterling silver wire.

This item has not been added to Jonara Blu Maui just yet but it will be listed at $62. Feel free to let me know if you'd like anymore information.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

New! Shell Hoop Earrings!

Super cute black lip shell hoop earrings are black irridescent on the front and white mother of pearl on the back.





These are brand spanking new and have not been added to Jonara Blu Maui's shop yet..so please email or leave a comment if you are interested.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Beach Bride Jewelry Offerings

Here are my latest offerings for all you beach brides out there. Of course it's not limited to beach brides..that's just my inspiration for this ongoing line of jewelry :) All pieces are available at Jonara Blu Maui




Three White Flowers
Three lustrous mother of pearl plumeria shell pendants hang from a white silk hand knotted necklace of white freshwater coin pearls, white freshwater button pearls and white top drilled freshwater petal keshi pearls.


White Waterfall - Beach Wedding Earrings
Lustrous white freshwater pearls in coin, top drilled keshi and button shapes. Hand wire wrapped with sterling silver wire.


White Freshwater Keshi Pearl Beach Wedding Anklet
Fancy up your feet with this cute keshi pearl anklet. White button pearls, white top drilled keshi pearls and aurora borealis glass seed beads.


Sunday, March 23, 2008

Mermaid's Tear - Beaded Necklace

A shimmering mother of pearl tigers eye shell teardrop pendant with faceted amazonite, white top drilled freshwater pearls, opal and pacific opal aurora borealis Swarovski crystals and tiny aurora borealis glass beads.



the back side of the pendant is just as beautiful and quite interesting with the swirling ridges of mother of pearl. Many have told us they like to wear these pendants both ways!


Available here at Jonara Blu Maui