ONLINE BUYERS Beware. First off, I appreciate all the beautiful work that Noelani is doing. But…read moresorry, I am reluctantly posting a negative review here. I am bothered and feel the need to speak out... Please note this review is only for online purchasing of Noelani's jewelry, not her local store in Hawaii. I live on the mainland. When I found out about Noelani's jewelry from a video I saw, I was really excited to order something from her, not only to support her business... but also thinking that I would be getting a piece of jewelry MADE IN and FROM HAWAII. I'm originally from Hawaii, and I miss home so it really meant something to me to have a locally made Hawaiian item. I was even happy to pay the premium for overpriced and (what I later learned upon receiving the jewelry) pretty low quality stones. But as it turns out, what I ordered was actually MADE and SHIPPED from ARIZONA! I strongly feel this is false advertising! Very disappointed! If I actually wanted jewelry from the mainland, the choices are unlimited. I feel ripped off and lied to. The lady working for Noelani in Arizona said her husband got a job in AZ so she moved and is making jewelry from there. She told me, if you want something from Noelani that is actually FROM Hawaii, go to her store in person. When I voiced my concern that I felt misled because it is strongly implied that their jewelry is sourced from Hawaii, her correspondence with me simply stopped, and I got no response back... even though she and I had had an ongoing correspondence prior when I was inquiring via email about the jewelry (basically asking about sizing). So they know they are misrepresenting themselves and still do it anyway. Not cool. Her label's say "Noelani Hawaii" not "Noelani" or "Noelani Arizona".

This is an awesome little shop and studio: They do yoga, massage, and sell cute stuff…read more I walked in after going to the store next door, just because I'd never seen it before and it looked cool. The people who worked there greeted us, and were extremely helpful and sweet. It's a great place to get cute Hawaiian stuff if you're a tourist, but also a great place for locals to do yoga/massage stuff. They have a pretty good collection of yoga clothes, workout stuff, and just all-around cute clothes. I recognized some of the same stuff that's at other yoga shops, but some I did not, and I think it's exclusive to them. Only negative: Some of the yoga wear is expensive (to me), but they are not gouging, as I've seen it cost the same or more at other places. They had some darling jewelry, and some stylish trucker hats with fun designs. We walked around for quite a bit, and surprisingly, there were enough people in there that it was almost crowded. That's good for business, though, I suppose! I didn't really see the sign from the road, so I hope that more people find out about this cute little place. Next time I'm on the North Shore, I'll stop by again!

My husband planned an Amazing Race-styled Christmas present for me this past year, and my second…read moreleg of the race gave me experiences all over the island of Oahu, one of which led us to the Polynesian Cultural Center and this business. Here, we learned how to make a braided haku (head lei). Little did we know, braiding is the harder one of the two types to make, but we got the hang of it thanks to Patricia, a former world-traveling Polynesian dancer who's been making them for 35+ years. My husband has never braided anything before, and he did an amazing job for his first time! His braids were even tighter than mine! We visited a second time just two days later when we came back for the PCC's luau. I purchased 3 sarongs and a mother of pearl brooch/clip that adds a bit of decor when wrapping. The quality of the dye and fabrics is stunning. They are so soft and colorful! Definitely recommend a visit here for both the people and the items!

Beautiful necklaces. The headlands that are made on spot are beautiful and are fun to add to the…read morePolynesian Cultural Experience. There are some more high end jewelry, and also cheaper items that you can bring home for friends and family. They have some of the most beautiful sarongs that I've seen on this side of the island. Cool stop to add to the experience.

Doug was very friendly and knowledgeable. I had to re-rhodium my crescent diamond necklace and to…read morefix the broken clasp. They changed the clasp with a slightly bigger one. My necklace looks brand new. Will certainly come here for my jewelry items. Doug also gave me a better price after seeing my original estimate for repairs. Thank you!!!

Very good service and quite helpful. Doug helped with appraisal for my ring. Great value for what I…read morepaid. Thank you, Doug!

Giselle and Haley are truly ROCKSTARS! We purchased two necklaces and a total of four pearls were…read moreopened. I had mine set into a ring. The gentleman who took care of us was great however, the following night when I removed the tape I realized my ring had an imperfection. I went back to the shop and Giselle and Haley were working. They took the absolute best care of me. They went above and beyond to ensure that I was taken care of. The setting was the last one and had been discontinued however they showed me another that was almost identical that I ended up liking even more! They also cleaned the pearl after they noticed there was some glue residue left on it. While Haley was setting the pearl in the new setting Giselle was kind enough to offer to clean up my wedding ring that was dirty and full of sand. They went above and beyond that evening! They were kind, energetic, knowledable and overall provided the best customer service. I even went home and raved to my family how fabulous these two ladies were and the service they provided me! Thank you Giselle and Haley for making the experience so positive!

Wonderful employees I picked out two pearls, one white, one blue. I turned the blue one into a…read morewedding ring band :)

I bought a beautiful 18 karat gold plated ring with a marquise shaped Ethiopian opal…read more The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly. She gave me a 15% discount and a free pair of earrings that matched my pendant. Fair prices and good selection of jewelry.

Okay well first off, what I learned in Hawaii is that visitors must be careful when shopping. The…read moreAsian people who run the little booths can and will rip you off. If you come across one of these and items are not price marked DO NOT buy from them right away. They make up a price and then if you start to walk away they say okay for you I will do $$. Best price you find is what they say. Since this booth was part of the Cultural Center I thought all was good until I was at Dukes Market in Waikīkī and another Asian booth was selling the same earrings I purchased for $28.00 for $10.00. We tried to contact Pukana La Creations for an eighteen dollar credit and of course they are not reachable. So do your research on the items you would like to buy. The next booth over is probably cheaper. I would never tell anyone to shop at this booth. It takes a special person to be able to basically legally steal from people and then look in the mirror at themselves. I could understand $5.00 difference. Karma is on my side and actions like this only cause bad juju. Best of Luck lady who ripped me off! If you read the reviews it seems I am not the only one ripped off by this company and the Cultural Center must be okay with that

A must-see if you're looking to get some tropical-themed threads, as the store's name would lead…read moreyou believe! And they have such a great selection of things, too! All of your Hawaiian souvenir essentials are at this store, while also being fashionable and versatile. I fell in love with a pretty Hawaiian dress and ended up buying it for a very fair $40.00. The cashier said that their clothes are made in hawaii, so they are all authentic and made on the island :) she mentioned that people were perturbed buying Hawaiian souvenirs made in China lol. They were super friendly and very helpful. I would love to come back and check out their new stock next year.

Great customer service & wonderful selection of boutique items! We had an enjoyable shopping…read moreexperience today at Nona's!! We walked in to check out their Vera Bradley items and nice selection of fashions and accessories. The staff was warm and friendly and helped us select our items with ease! I fell in live with a jewelry line by Ginger Snaps and my fiancé treated me to a gorgeous vintage bracelet with interchangeable snap-on details! We were so impressed with their layout and will definitely stop by whenever we are headed to the North Shore! They have beautiful gift items...a definite crowd pleaser!

I've always wanted to purchase a Hawaiian bracelet that was unique. And special for me. I just so…read morehappen to go into Costco to do my shopping and you had a wonderful Salesperson there at your companies Booth. The sales person was so very helpful. I wish I could remember the person's name. So I found what I was looking for. It's so beautiful and I know I'll be happy with it for many years to come. And it's also something that I can pass down to one of my daughters.. Much Aloha

If I can give 100 stars for customer service, I would. We came across HJC during our stay at the…read moreHale Koa hotel. I don't purchase many jewelry pieces so I wasn't in the market to buy, just look. Marilyn approached and greeted us immediately. So, I already felt welcome and open to look at even more. I found a ring that was just so beautiful to pass up. Unfortunately the size wasn't right but Marilyn assured us that they can order and it'll be shipped to us (California) within the next week or so. Long story short, I chose the wrong size, ring was sent back, lost track because of USPS, and lots of back and forth. Even though we were already back in CA, Marilyn continued to help us through the whole ordeal! She assured us and walked us through everything. Needless to say, I finally got my ring and it was truly worth the wait. It's beautiful and perfect. We will definitely purchase from them again.

Each of their art pieces are uniquely designed, the cord they use to create the necklaces and…read morebracelets are made with such strong and everlasting material. The best part is that the owners of the company, Caroline and William, know the significance and symbolism behind each individual piece and necklace. When I was looking around at the beautiful fish hook necklaces and other works of art, I felt as tho my heart connected with what is known as the maka'ihe. Although the symbolism behind the piece is special and very near and dear to me, I will not get into the specifics. I will say, from the spiritual meaning behind the pieces down to the intricate work being done to a piece of bone, you're definitely receiving a marvelous work of art that is worth every penny. Caroline and William have such a hospitable spirit to each of them making me feel so comfortable around them. I highly suggest visiting their social media platforms.

Thought I'd do a review of a long standing shop in Haleiwa - this store has been here for a lot of…read moreyears, so that alone should give you confidence. I have seen it forever, but will admit this was my first time actually stopping in to see what was offered. First reaction - a really nice selection of saltwater and freshwater pearls, reflecting choices from black to baroque to white pearls. Black pearls, white pearls, a mix of colors, this place has a ton of options. What I really appreciated was an honest assessment of each option I looked at - oysters can be finicky with pearls, and create perfection as well as a "perfection" that would appeal to many of us. What I really appreciated was no push to upsell, just a genuine aloha to help me and other people in the store find something that was right for them. This store doesn't have a lot of local reviews, so I felt it important to give a local. honest review. Frankly, I expected just to do a "just looking" walk through - after all, regardless of what tourists think, pearls are not found in our waters, let alone oysters - but the personal service, and the comfort, even glee of pointing out what may not be "perfect" but will have character, is what sets apart a personal sales experience from mass market. Ultimately, I chose a fantastic looking black saltwater pearl with an "imperfection" that played beautifully into the gold clasp. The price was quite reasonable, the help in shopping made it a learning experience as well as a discovery. I don't know anything about pearls, I'm from Oahu and we don't have pearls/oysters here, but I loved this little shop and the honest discovery. If you are local playing tourist for the day like me, or a tourist, for crafted jewelry, this is a very nice spot.

Beautiful unique jewelry! This is one of the only fine jewelry businesses on this side of the…read moreisland. I was captivated by some of their unique jellyfish designs in fine metals so I walked around the whole shop. I was pleased to find beautiful handcrafted pieces of all shapes and sizes. This would be a great place to find a gift for a special family member or friend.

We only had a few minutes to shop at this part antique/part souvenir shop. Everything was 20% off…read more My husband bought three used license plates that were very reasonably priced. I bought several wood, lava, Pearl, and bead bracelets for the grandkids. There were many cats in the store and outside. The female owner said they have 30! She was feeding them at closing.

If you're taking a trip around the island, get some Kahuku Garlic Shrimp and stop by The Only Show…read moreIn Town! Located in Kahuku with lots of parking in front. It's an antique store with lots of curious things. Look hard because there just might be something hiding in a corner that you'll like.