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The Bead Gallery

Honolulu · Est. 1997

Akoya, From Japan to HonoluluA new edit of Japanese saltwater pearls, moonstone, aquamarine, and rose quartz.
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11Apr

Akoya Pearls White Live (Ohana Plus — Private)

A private show for our Ohana Plus members. This is a tiny pearl show — all Akoya whites in 3-3.5mm, handpicked by us in Kobe, Japan. Limited quantities on everything, especially the very special blue with pink and gray overtones — those are rare. Akoya pearls are the gold standard for luster, roundness, and that unmistakable glow. These are natural saltwater pearls, and at this size they're perfect for delicate knotted necklaces, stackable bracelets, and dainty earring designs. We'll walk through what to look for in saltwater pearls — luster, surface quality, overtone, and how to tell real quality from the rest. Can't make it live? The replay will be available the following day.

Online Live · 1:30 pm
11Apr

Make & Take: Pikake Forever Lei — Straight Stringing

String your own forever lei in one sitting. This Make and Take Saturday, our team will teach you the straight stringing technique — the simplest, most satisfying way to build a necklace from scratch. No crimps, no wire, no tools. Just beads, thread, and your two hands. Choose from two pikake necklace kits, each inspired by the flower lei tradition. The Ho'onani pairs warm sandalwood beads with hand-carved mother-of-pearl pikake buds — classic, luminous, meant to be worn daily. The Uluwehi swaps in green and cream resin pikake for a fresh, garden-inspired look that feels like spring year-round. The lesson is free with any kit purchase. Walk in between 3 and 6 PM, sit down at the beading table, and leave wearing a lei you made with your own hands.

Workshop · 3:00 pm
17Apr

Hawaii Flowers Earring Kit Live

Island flowers you can wear. Jamie introduces our Hawaii Flowers Earring Kit — plumeria, pikake, and hibiscus-inspired designs using gemstone beads, glass flowers, and sterling findings. She'll walk through the kit contents, show the finished pieces, and share tips for making each pair. Tune in live on YouTube. Links will be posted here before the show.

Online Live · 1:30 pm