Hinu One-of-a-Kind Pieces
Posted on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
It’s always exciting to be able to create/design one-of-a-kind pieces and when customers ask Hinu Jewelry to design custom pieces. Designing elegant pieces using shells can be very tricky. Because shells are natural creatures, it can [...]
continue readingJewelry 101- Sparkling Like New
Posted on Sunday, April 11th, 2010
Often times I am asked, “Why is my jewelry looking so dull?” and “What’s the best way to keep my Hinu jewelry sparkling and looking like new?”
Your jewelry will get dirty from being worn everyday; [...]
Who you callin’ a Cowrie…????
Posted on Thursday, April 8th, 2010
The lustrous patterns and exotically colored cowrie shells have enticed people for a very long time. In ancient Hawaii, the Leho (Tiger Cowrie Shell) was used to catch He’e (Octopus). Modern day Africa uses the [...]
continue readingKalo: More Then a Plant
Posted on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
The Taro plant, most commonly known as “Kalo” in Hawaii inspired Hinu’s Wire Kalo Earrings.
Traditionally, Kalo was a staple of the Hawaiian diet. Every part of the plant can be utilized; the leaves can be [...]