Impressed by this faith led local business! The owner is amazing she sized my rings, cleaned and…read moretested my diamonds! I have visited twice and both times I walked out feeling so good about my experience leaving lasting impression! They do repairs here, custom designs and support the local community with food drives and I have to say this business is one to support! Mahalo Nui loa Brandi!

went to pick up my watch today and was helped by brandy again. she is so nice and very pleasant to…read moretalk too. the battery repair on my watch was done so quickly like a day. but it was a sunday and monday when their closed so i picked it up on wednesday. the watched looked better than when i dropped it off. the price was very affordable. again thank you brandy for such great work and customer service. and again bring all your jewelry and battery watch repairs here to thundering seas jewelers in hilo. aloha!!

My husband ordered the ahi belly plate and I ordered the mahi-mahi fish sandwich. The fish was so…read moregreat and my hubby even saw a fisherman delivering a whole Ahi

Love the upgrade to the larger store. They are all about cultivating the Hawaiian culture through…read morelauhala weaving and not only have hats for sale but also have the materials to make them. I'm not sure I'll ever get to learning to dry, prep, strip, and weave the hala into a mat or purse or some amazing ornaments...but I'll admire and buy them all day. Same goes for the earrings, soaps, sustainable living goodies and clothing.

Best jeweler in Hilo... awesome personality & beautiful work. John's the best. Did a beautiful…read moreremount for me.

John is the finest jeweler in Hilo…read more Owner - Goldschmidt Company

I needed a watch battery right away while in port and they were able to take care of it right away.read more

My daughter was wanting a jade bracelet and we found a beautiful one at Bobs Jewelers. They were so…read morehelpful, my daughter tried on quite a few bracelets before we found the perfect one!

This place has a lot of items to choose from. It is a mix of cheap imports sprinkled in with…read morelocally made items. The prices are hit or miss. I was able to pick up a cool patch and some bracelets at a fair price. Many of the items are also across the street at the farmers market so price check if you have the time like we did. It is worth a visit. The staff was friendly enough.

How does this place not have more reviews being across the street from the famous Hilo Farmers…read moreMarket. Can find super cheap souvenirs. Definitely worth a stop.

Mahalo...mahalo...mahalo Darlene! I received both of my custom outfits and they fit perfectly! I…read morelove them! Darlene was very helpful with our granddaughter's pink dress (which she loves) and my two outfits! She measured me so the outfits fit perfectly and I was able to choose the fabric color/design/style! That's what I call awesome customer service! I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in Hilo town! If you're looking for local Hawaiian attire, made well, and great value, check out Darlene and she'll be more than happy to assist you in finding a beautiful outfit!

I've had several bespoke shirts for my husband and dresses for me made. All have fitted us…read moreperfectly and the fabrics and designs are amazing. I'm looking forward to my next order

Pretty orchids! Unique way to artistically use them to…read morepreserve their beauty! Jewelry made with pressed flowers for those that don't want big flowers to adorn them

I first saw Peter's work at a little booth at Dole and felt like this was the type of jewelry I've…read morebeen looking for all along but didn't realize it until I saw it! Pretty pressed flowers and brightly colored algae put into a pendant, bracelet or ear rings (among all the other options!) was so lovely. His show at the Made in Hawai'i Craft Festival was even better. I couldn't decide which piece I liked best and made a mental note to check out the website. I didn't have too much disposable income (ahem) at the time but always kept this jewelry in the back of my mind. (they're not pricey either I just work in the non-profit world ;) Fast forward it is about to be my sister's birthday and I thought the ivory locket would be perfect: an elegant way to say I love you by putting a picture of the two of us as kids inside. It was last minute and I was reluctant to try and ask for a piece right away as each one is made to order. I thought I would try and call and lo and behold Peter was so gracious and accommodating- he rushed the order for me and two days later I had the necklace in my hands! It is a charming locket with a vintage appeal: just what I needed. Peter was so helpful, letting me know when it would be mailed and the estimated arrival, working with me all the way. He is a truly classy gentleman and it shows through his work. Now I'm planning to order MY piece of jewelry :)

Fabulous collection from local artisans; great variety! Friendly personnel. Love it. This clever…read moreshop is nestled in the stately, majestic banyan trees. If you're looking for an unusual gift that represents beautiful Hawai'i, look no further! There is bound to be something here that will catch your eye.

Right off of Banyan Drive near the entrance to Liliuokalani Gardens sits a little art shop. Being…read morenearby the hotels, there's always the concern you're about to enter a tourist trap but thankfully this place is far from it. Banyan Gallery offers art, jewelry, cards, and small handmade souvenirs from artists in and around Hilo. It's a great place to stop in and buy something meaningful either as a memento of a trip or gifts for people at home. It's a welcoming little building with colorful items in the windows and a table outside. Prices are consistent with unique handmade items - it's not cheap here. I bought a pack of printed cards on my last visit. I'd recommend stopping here on your next visit, you might find a treasure.

This is my favorite antique store on the island. The owner…read moreKalii is truly passionate about antiques. He brings in some really beautiful pieces and often has a story to share about where it came from and how he acquired it. I stop by every time I visit Hilo and take my time perusing the shop because there are so many fun things to look at.

Wow, felt the spirit of Aloha and kindness at The Kickknackery- met owner Kelii, he is super…read morefriendly! He was making a lei while I browsed around and as I paid for my merchandise and got gifted a Pualeikinini lei, I was touched by his kindness. I love the fragrant smell of this flower. I didn't expect that and grateful that the flowers are in season. Just walking around exploring this part of town, I am so glad I made a stop at this shop before my lunch reservations, it was around the corner. I loved looking at the antique and vintage stuff, some items did bring back some memories of small kid times but some were quite interesting to look at. One item caught my eyes, saw a mini cute sewing machine which I had to get for my mom, it reminded me of her ( she had a sewing machine just like it). I was surprised at the price and Kelii even packaged the items up so nicely. My mom was so happy when she opened it, thank you for doing this! The Kicknackery ( cute name btw) is a unique store located in downtown Hilo, that sells a variety of items including: Antiques, vintage collectibles, souvenirs, & quirky knick-knacks. It was meant to be stopping by at the Knickknackery, make a stop here You would never know what interesting, unusual items, one of a kind treasures, you might find or browse to discover hidden gems!

Cute gift shop in downtown Hilo! Anytime I want to send a cute Hawaii themed item to my best…read morefriends in the states, I like to stop here. They have things for both keiki and adults. They do like supporting local businesses as well, so make sure to support them to support other local businesses too! How perfect!

Shopping in Hilo Town, Hawaii…read more.. I remember the name of this store... I was here decades ago when I was active with the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). We would have meetings on the Big Island every so often. After our gatherings, we'd roam around the town! This store still has amusing gifts, practical items, and cute stuff! It has postcards, jewelry, t-shirts, plushies, baby items, children's toys, Aloha shirts, soaps, lotions, books, Hello Kitty merchandise, tote bags, greeting cards, and more! Service is very friendly! The nice lady at the cash register asked me about my Shohei Ohtani shirt... LOL! Note: this store didn't have air conditioning... shucks! However, there's free street parking all around the area!