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Honolulu · Est. 1997 · 3,000+ Gemstones & Jewelry Supplies
Honolulu · Est. 1997 · 3,000+ Gemstones & Jewelry Supplies
The ancient Greeks believed amethyst could still the mind and settle the spirit. From deep violet rounds to pale lavender briolettes, smooth square pillows to raw crystal points — peace, clarity, calm. Make something that carries all three.
“As a new beader on my first visit to The Bead Gallery, I was so impressed with Jamie & Jason’s love of creating, designing, teaching, & interacting with people. On that visit, I bought a strand of sapphires, rubies, & emeralds, which I soon knotted on nylon cord, & still wear. They welcomed me into their classes, where I learned straight stringing, knotting, wire work, macrame, how to make earrings, stretchy cord bracelets, & ear wires. I am always delighted with the beautiful selection of beads they have curated, choosing each strand with knowledge & care, teaching us what they are looking for. I can hardly wait for my next visit!”
Years ago, a customer walked into The Bead Gallery and pressed an amethyst palm stone into Jamie's hand. Cool, smooth, heavy enough to mean something. It went on the bathroom counter that night and stayed there for years -- a nightly ritual of holding, breathing, settling down. No intention, no ceremony. Just a purple stone and the quiet it carried. That is what amethyst does. The ancient Greeks named it amethystos -- "the one who is not drunk" -- because they believed it could still a restless mind. They carved drinking vessels from it. Leonardo da Vinci wrote that it sharpened intelligence. Bishops wore it on their rings. For twenty-five centuries, the same stone has been reaching for the same thing: calm the noise, find the clarity, hold steady. This collection is thirteen pieces of that energy. Deep violet rounds so saturated they look black by candlelight. Star-cut facets that scatter light at every angle. Lavender briolettes cut into soft onion drops. Square cushion pillows that feel modern and unexpected. Tumbled nuggets where no two shapes repeat. Sterling silver head pins ready to dangle. And a mala bead mix that pairs amethyst with sugilite for layered purple depth. Every purchase during the live includes a gift -- an amethyst pointed specimen, drilled or undrilled, yours to keep as a pendant or a pocket stone. The same kind of piece that started Jamie's nightly ritual all those years ago. Peace, clarity, calm. Come make something that carries all three.
Online Live · 1:30 pmBefore cherry blossoms had a name, there was a goddess, a warrior, and a stone. This spring, we've built a Cherry Blossom collection that tells a story over a thousand years old — from the Shinto goddess Konohanasakuya-hime to the samurai who wore sakura on their armor, from the raden shell artists of the Nara period to the etched gemstone beads on your workbench today. The collection is live now with nearly 80 pieces of cherry blossom agate, etched sakura quartz, carved shell blossoms, and sterling silver charms. Browse it, fall in love, start imagining what you'll make. But we've been holding something back. On Friday, March 6th, we're revealing five hand-picked pieces that have never been on the online store. Five ways the cherry blossom shows up: in stone, in shell, etched by hand, cast in metal, and held close to the heart. Each one threads into the story. Together, they complete it. Join us live to meet them for the first time — and to hear the stories behind why these five were chosen. The Japanese call it mono no aware: the beauty that breaks your heart because it cannot stay. These petals won't wait.
Online Live · 1:30 pmIn honor of AAPI Heritage Month, this episode of What's in My Tin Box tells the story of seed beads — from Bohemian glass-making traditions to the extraordinary precision of Japanese manufacturers like Miyuki and Toho. Every tiny bead you hold carries centuries of craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Jamie will feature heritage-inspired seed bead mixes in curated colorways — Sakura pinks, Jade Garden greens, Pacific blues, Golden Bamboo ambers, and deep Indigo — alongside Tahitian pearls and jade pieces that celebrate Pacific Islander artistry. This is a love letter to the people who make the small things perfect. Premium Ohana members receive 10% off all TINBOX-tagged products. Whether you're a seasoned seed beader or just discovering the magic of these tiny glass treasures, join us live on YouTube for an episode that honors the hands behind the art.
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