I spent over $220 on a gold forever bracelet to commemorate my first single trip to Oahu. First solo trip ever actually. Its been less than 6 months and 2 of the decorations have fallen off. I didnt know they could fall off or I wouldve picked a different design and place. I met friends who got their forever bracelets for much cheaper at other locations in Oahu and they have no issues. Be wary of this location. It is in a tourist hot spot. The bracelet only looks good from side. I have never snagged it on anything, I dont have a rough blue collar job and I live in CA where shirts dont even need long sleeves. It should last forever.... Its in the name. read more

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I was finally able to stop by at the 'Alohilani location.. Ladies and gentlemen the Kolohe ladies are LOCKED IN!! I went for a custom and it came out beautifully! Honestly, the ladies make it soo easy to create something! You just pick your chain, charms, and any other additional things you want on there. Then the ladies craft everything right before for you. Overall, The Kolohe ladies are the sweetest. They really work with you and help you find something that's tailored for you. I'll definitely come back! I love all my custom pieces and it's lasted me awhile now! Totally worth!! read more

Kolohe - Alohilani - Custom Pearl Necklace & Bracelet - Jewelry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My sister and I came in multiple times until we finally convinced ourselves to experience the store! Everything is so beautiful, and mostly all jewelry is custom to what you truly want! From the rings, bracelets, to necklaces. My sister got a permanent brackets and added 2 small pearls, we got necklaces and rings! All sizes of rings available, the ambiance is so comforting and welcoming and the service just tops it off! Highly recommended read more

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I have an addiction to permanent jewelry and walked passed this store and had to go inside. It's cute but small on the inside. Not busy at all on a weekday so we were attended to quickly. She did my bracelet quick and I love it. The jewelry is a bit pricey but average for permanent jewelry in my opinion. The surrounding location is very busy with restaurants and shops. We had a hotel nearby but parking I'm sure would be a pain. read more

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Adorable little shop! They have so many different options for jewelry including customized and permanent jewelry. We went in and worked with Lucy who was super informative, patient, and kind! My daughter and I really wanted permanent jewelry and she worked with us to thoroughly explain our options and help us pick the right choice! Would highly recommend this shop if you are interested in picking up something special from your trip! read more

Super cute jewelry shop! I got a cute bracelet with a fresh water pearl I picked myself - helps it feel more personal. My friend and I came in together and were in love with our new pieces! Amazing service as well. read more

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Lea was really great and super helpful especially when trying to get my 17th month old get his finger print done! Would definitely come again next time I am in Hawaii :D read more

Cute jewelry spot. Several options! A tad bit pricey but enjoyable experience. I paid $80 for a sterling silver gold filled bracelet. They do have 14k gold options which is nice to know for the future. Would consider visiting again. read more

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My sister and I were looking for a permanent bracelet shop while in Waikiki. We walked past Kolohe and read up that they could make permanent bracelets with a charm. We went back the next day without having to make an appointment and found Justice who works there. She was amazing and a pleasant to talk to. She gave good suggestions for me and my sister. We ended up getting rose gold bracelets with a pearl charm. It's beautiful! Thank you! Definitely come to this place for permanent bracelets and so many other pretty jewelry to choose from. read more

I love Hawaii and all the locals! Everyone is kind and helpful! The hospitality of the locals is definitely unmatched. Took my sister here to get a permanent anklet and they were quick and helpful! :) Definitely have to come back and get one for myself! Thank you Kolohe! read more

Great quality, nice designs and friendly customer service. Justice was very pleasant and took her time to make my jewelry just right. read more

Kolohe has some of the best people and quality jewelry around! My wife and I got some beautiful permanent bracelets to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. Crystal was awesome with helping us pick the best options and made sure they would last forever !! Thank you so so so much and we will recommend it to all that we know read more

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I love the bracelet and the experience at the Waikiki location with Jasmine. She is very nice, patient and friendly. And i am happy to see that there were a lot of options especially for charms that represents Hawai'i. I've been wanting to get a permanent jewelry for a while now and I wanted it to be more intentional and to get it from a business that is local and from a place where it's more meaningful and would remind me of a lot of good memories and I am very happy to have found this shop that has what exactly I was looking for. I am so glad I found this beautiful turtle pendant who I call Mr. Honu. Turtles are sacred creatures to the Native Hawaiian. They embody protection, endurance, longevity and good luck read more

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Overpriced and quality of the pearls are bad. They sell $60 for a Tahitian 7mm pearl and $60 for mother of pearl which looks like plastic. No luster at all. They don't look real. Bought 3 pearls which they said were Edison. $80 each but they look like cheap plastic. Most of their items look dyed. A pearl wholesaler inspected them and said the quality is worth a few $$ while we paid $180 for the bracelet and $150 for a tiny pendant We deeply regret the purchase ! read more

I saw this boutique when we where at a vacation in Hawaii. We were only there for few day and wasn't able to pick up my custom made jewelry so i was communicating with their team via texts and emails. I can't say enough about how awesome their service is and how pretty each piece came out ! I requested a very specific piece recently with precious stones, and Rose went above and beyond to make the piece exactly as I wanted. Thank you a bunch read more

Kolohe - Alohilani - Jewelry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My necklace has broke 7 times in different areas. Really disappointed that this keeps happening. The good thing is that you can take it in and they'll fix it for free so I finally found time in my schedule to stop by last week and today i was finger brushing my hair and I accidentally caught it and broke the chain. So sad cause I was just there! And going to the store is so out of my way since I don't live in the area. read more

I honestly love Kolohe so much! The handmade accessories are beautiful! My first time discovering this shop was in the summer of July 2019 when I was staying at the Alohilani Resort. I wanted to attend a class to make my own jewelry; however, with all other plans on my itinerary...never had the chance to. However, on my way out to check out of the hotel...I found myself running into the shop as I was in a hurry, but didn't want to regret not going into look around. I was greeted by Rose herself, and she is the sweetest! She helped me pick out some precious Sunrise Shell necklaces & I couldn't be any happier. Since COVID-19, my trip to Hawaii was cancelled & so I found myself doing some online & IG shopping for some new Kolohe Ocean Gems Thank you again & look forward to the next pieces I will add to my collection. Can't wait to visit Hawaii again soon! read more

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The shop is really cute, but the markup is incredible, even for Waikiki. I got a gold fill paper clip chain with a gem for $150, only to discover later that I could've got the same thing on Etsy for $25. Even Pachulah at Int'l Marketplace doesn't charge that much! I definitely have buyers remorse and caved to sales pressure, but lesson learned. read more

Kolohe was able to work with me to create three necklaces that were exactly what I'd been looking for! The entire Kolohe team was great, especially Chandler, and their quick turnaround time was extremely impressive. Thanks Kolohe! I love my necklaces! read more

This place is fabulous! You need to go and do a jewelry making class. My daughters and I had a class and it was truly such an amazing experience! Just the time you take with others to connect and make something together! Wow!!! Each piece we made with our own hands with Gems and stones from their plethora of various types! The pieces have so much more meaning to me because I made them with my girls on a "girls" trip to Hawaii, my home! I can not even begin to tell you how wonderful our instructor/jewelry consultant was!!! Hailey was absolutely amazing and patient! She was such an attentive instructor. She really listened to what we were wanting to make and how we wanted it to look then she help us to design our Vision. She never judge us for what we wanted to make or design she showed honest interest in us and helping us build and create what was in our heart! I sincerely can't begin to even express what an amazing experience this place was and how I will definitely be coming back!!! I will tell all my friend on the mainland about Kolohe Jewelry and of Hailey!!! Do not hesitate to come here. Not only well worth your time but the jewelry pieces are so beautiful and special! You will not regret your purchase! read more

EDIT: Found out that the earrings I purchased were made by a third party (most other pieces are handmade by Rose) which explains why they tarnished. Was told they have also stopped carrying them; which is awesome! Knowing this, I am excited to check my Christmas list and see if there's anything I can find at Kolohe. Thanks for all of your help, Kolohe team! - Super cute, trendy jewelry store that is located towards the heart of Waikiki. The store is small but there's a lot to look at, which is great if you have the time! My only complaint is that I bought a pair of cz gold studs and they turned green within two weeks. Rose was awesome and gave me a new pair, but those, too, turned green. Makes me hesitant about buying any more jewelry from Kolohe. read more

My daughter custom made a necklace here about 3 years ago when we were on vacation. She was heart broken when she lost it. For her birthday, we decided to replace it for her. After we contacted the shop to explain, not only were they able to locate our prior order and remake the necklace, when we opened the box, they had sent her an additional matching bracelet! They make beautiful jewelry and also have wonderful customer service. read more

Absolutely love the custom jewelry from Kolohe! Tastemakers of beauty and quality. I completely understand why people hang out in here for hours. The only jewelry store worth the time in Waikiki read more

Kolohe - Alohilani - Jewelry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love, love, love Kolohe gems jewelry and the owner Rose Wong and her apprentice Megan are awesome! I had bought jewelry a few years back when she was starting out. I knew back then that she was very talented, passionate about her jewelry and a real go getter! Fast forward 5 years , and she was the top student entrepreneur UH Manoa, and saw she opened up her own jewelry shop at Alohilani 5 star resort. Her jewelry is made with Sterling silver or 14k gold filled, and even with a beachy lifestyle, you can wear it in the water or working out. She even has jewelry classes. KOG is on Facebook and has live shows on the weekends during Quarantine. I have been addicted to these shows! Rose and Megan make it fun, show all her jewelry, and have giveaways! You had me at free giveaways! Her site is very easy to use, and you get bonus points for future purchases. The jewelry is reasonable priced and beautiful. My collection is getting so big I'll need to buy her jewelry box! If you need some Hawaiian bling or the perfect gift, go to Kolohe Ocean Gems and ask for Rose read more

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This one-of-a-kind boutique caught my eye by the beautiful sunrise shells near the display window. As soon as I stepped in, I was warmly welcomed by Rose, who happily helped me throughout my entire shopping experience. There were so many unique and beautiful pieces that she hand-crafts herself, it was so hard to choose! Rose helped me pick out the cutest anklet, and even adjusted it for me on the spot to fit me perfectly. I also admire how she incorporates sustainability in her packaging and has a variety of eco-friendly products in store! Rose made my entire shopping experience fun and memorable. Her genuine hospitality and beautiful pieces makes Kolohe a MUST see in Waikiki - it is so different from every other jewelry shop i've been to! I am so excited to come back to this spot with some friends so we can attend the jewelry class that she hosts every morning and evening. read more

I love this locally owned boutique! I took a jewelry making class and it was fabulous. I communicated with the owner, Rose, before arrival and she was helpful and professional. When I arrived I was met by Megan. She's a local who educated me about the jewelry, beautiful stones and Hawaiian history. Not only was she patient and kind, but was wonderful in making suggestions and helping with design. I absolutely adore the jewelry I made. It's gorgeous and high quality. If you have the chance, stop in to make something (I believe they have classes daily) or purchase a gorgeous souvenir. CHECK THEM OUT! Mahalo Rose and Megan! read more

I love this locally owned shop of beautiful jewelry! Owner Rose Wong put her heart, passion and hard work into creating Kolohe jewelry and this is the result! I love all the pieces I've added to my collection and will continue to add more! read more

On a last minute vacation to decompress before starting a new job, I booked a jewelry making class at Kolohe. It turned out to be such a treat! I made my beaded bracelet that is included in the class plus 3 necklaces to create this amazing layered look. I also made a threaded pair of earrings with suns hanging in the front. I had a lovely time with Rose and would highly recommend this class! I learned the basics of jewelry making and plan on doing some of my own at home. A personal experience and I was able to create jewelry that I loved and not just something standard. read more

Kolohe - Alohilani - Jewelry Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you have to pick one Jewlery store in Oahu, pick this! The owner is incredibly kind, professional, and taught me so much! Not only was I able to design my own bracelet, everything in the store was such high quality at affordable prices, I bought two more pieces! I will definitely use her online shop so I can buy more from my home state. Thank you again, Rose! read more

AMAZING!! Kolohe in Waikiki has such a wide variety of jewellery and accessories to choose from at such a good price! Not to mention Rosie has outstanding customer service and also does custom orders! I've been wearing her jewellery for months now and it's so comfortable and great quality!!!!! If your looking for some new jewellery stop by Kolohe in Waikiki first!!! read more

My sister and I had truly a wonderful experience taking a personalized jewelry class with Megan. The shop is located in the stunning lobby of the Alohilani Resort, and it was incredible to hear the backstory behind the store, and that it is a woman-led business. We were overwhelmed by the amazing amount of options you get to chose from when making the necklace, bracelet and earring - and we especially appreciated the local beads and charms that were available to us! Megan was extraordinarily patient and helpful as we made the three jewelry pieces, and the most difficult part was deciding which item we wanted to keep. I've been wearing the earrings I have made myself and have already received so many compliments. I would highly recommend this experience and it's one of the best souvenirs I've been able to take home from a trip. read more