Blog — handmade jewelry maui

Mom deserves something high-quality and handmade with love and aloha for Mothers Day. So we rounded up ten ideas for Wings Hawaii pieces that would make beautiful, thoughtful heirloom pieces.

If you’re looking for the best Maui boutiques and authentic made-in-Hawaii items, Paia is a must-visit. Definitely plan a Paia shopping day if you’re looking to skip the same-old touristy stuff sold at the Maui mega-resorts. Here you’ll find authentic, locally-owned and operated boutiques and art galleries filled with unique wares handmade by Maui artisans, many using sustainable and upcycled materials. Plus, there’s never been a better time to support Maui small businesses!

At Wings Hawaii, our crew is everything. Behind each handcrafted piece in our Maui boutique is a powerhouse squad of talented women making the magic happen. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on three lovely ladies of the Wings dream team. Meet Angi, Kat, and Maiya.

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,...