Blog — Handmade Jewelry

Hi there! It’s been a while since we’ve blogged. We’re taking a moment to “reintroduce” ourselves to all our newfound friends and followers, since Wings Hawaii recently turned 21. (How?!? We still feel like teenagers!) If you’re new here, welcome! And to our longtime besties, thanks for being here, and welcome back. We’re Wings Hawaii, a woman-owned small business on the beautiful island of Maui, in the north shore town of Paia. Our jewelry and garments are lovingly handmade by local artisans, with eco-consciousness at our forefront. We adore finding vintage gems and giving them new life with an artsy...

Check out part 1 of our Walk down the Boardwalk with Sarah Loven of Ready, Gypset Go!

Living in Pauwela, I have watched Wings Hawai’i grow since their move to Maui. I met Samantha, Melody, and Becky when I was 12 years old and I have been inspired by their motivation and style ever since. When I graduated high school I had somewhat of an idea about what I wanted to do with my life. With my passion for art and interest in business I began my path as a marketing major. Coming home from my first year of college, I was planning on getting a summer job in retail. But when applying to Wings Hawai’i, I was offered something even more beneficial to my...

Tourmaline is a very popular stone for jewelry makers. Revered for its variety of colors and hardiness, tourmaline has been used in jewelry making for centuries. All Tourmaline has the physical property of being pyroelectric, meaning that it can develop opposite charges at opposite ends of the crystal when heated or cooled, creating a kind of static-electricity effect.  Tourmalines are well-known in metaphysical circles as wonderful crystals for healing and protection.  They are excellent for balancing the hemispheres of the brain, clearing away blockages and transmitting negative energies.  Tourmalines work well with all of the Chakras, and promote compassion, empathy, sympathy,...

          Responsibility, creativity, organization, and an open mind are all major elements I have been exposed to during my awe-inspiring internship at Wings Hawai'i. From being surrounded by the positive and innovative people who all have visions in their mind that are brought to life, to experiencing the hands on aspects of the business myself. Not only have my eyes been opened to the vast array of oppurtunties among fashion, but it also taught me that with    perserverance, a vision, and an open mindset I can create anything of my own. I met Samantha Howard simply because it is a small small world....