Ivory jewelry was loved and worn in Hawaii for special occasions. Pikake - Hawaiian for Peacock-was the most popular for tourists as it was beautiful and relatively inexpensive. Now it is highly prized and of course no longer inexpensive as all pieces are vintage, new ivory being illegal in the US for many years. We have an assortment of chokers and necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pins. The necklaces come in large beads and small.

Pineapple ivory -This is more difficult to come by than the pikake pieces but we usually have some articles available for purchase.

Hawaiian Flowers and Plants - Ivory was used to recreate almost every flower and plant that grows in Hawaii. Earrings, pins, necklaces and bracelets were the most common pieces. We also offer sweater guards, brooches and pendants. We feature an assortment of Bamboo, Plumeria, Bird of Paradise, Hibiscus and an ever changing array of Hawaiian flora.

Plumeria or Frangipani blossoms are favored in the Islands for their scent. They are worn as lei and also in the hair. These wonderful ivory blossoms are still worn today in Hawaii, and also on the mainland for the memories of Paradise they recall.

Mings - no longer in business, they were the premier name in Hawaiian jewelry. Featuring tropical flowers, tikis, warriors and other representations of Hawaii, they were available in silver, ivory, and the silver-ivory combinations. Ming's was best know for the secret process for tinting the ivory. Collectors seek them out with a vengeance and they have become quite pricey. However compared to gold and diamonds they are more reasonably priced and much harder to come by.

As much as we love Ming's, we lust for the rare find carved by John Roberts. This large Mauna Loa necklace is considered to be his signature piece. His jewelry was not tinted. As a one man operation in Honolulu in the 40s and 50s his production was limited and thus a small number of pieces are available for purchase. Personally I think his carving was equal to if not superior to Ming's.

Please note: Because these items come and go in our shop very quickly, we ask that you email us as to availabilty and prices. Mahalo.