Events & Workshops
At the Studio · 885 Queen Street, Honolulu
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.
Crystal Quartz Live
The most versatile stone in the shop. Jamie dives into crystal quartz — clear, smoky, rutilated, phantom, and garden varieties. See how light moves through each type, learn what the inclusions mean, and find out which quartz pairs best with other stones in your designs. Tune in live on YouTube. Links will be posted here before the show.
Mother's Day Live
Gift-worthy pieces for the moms in your life. Jamie pulls together her top picks for Mother's Day — birthstone bracelets, pearl strands, rose quartz hearts, and ready-to-gift jewelry. Whether you're making something by hand or choosing a finished piece, this show has ideas for every budget. Tune in live on YouTube. Links will be posted here before the show.
Emeralds Live
May's birthstone deserves its own show. Jamie opens the emerald case — from translucent faceted rounds to deep green rough nuggets and everything in between. Learn about emerald grades, treatments, and how to tell natural inclusions (the "jardin") from damage. Plus, see how emerald pairs with gold findings for that classic look. Tune in live on YouTube. Links will be posted here before the show.
Akoya Pearls Colored Live
Beyond white — Akoya pearls in color. Jamie showcases dyed and natural-color Akoya pearls in blues, golds, silvers, and pinks. See how colored Akoyas compare to their white counterparts in luster and quality, and discover unexpected color combinations for modern pearl jewelry. Tune in live on YouTube. Links will be posted here before the show.
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Valentine's Day 2026: Tahitian Pearl Sale
Hand-selected Tahitian pearls in rich peacock greens, silvery blues, eggplant overtones, and more — each one unique, each one chosen just for you. Browse by price point from $25 to $150, and we'll hand-pick the perfect pearl for your order. 25% off all loose drilled Tahitian pearls through Sunday, February 22nd.
Year of the Fire Horse — 20 Minutes Live
Tune in for a fast, focused look at the gemstones that carry Fire Horse energy — the bold, creative force that defines 2026 in the Chinese zodiac. In just twenty minutes, we'll walk you through stones known for igniting passion, steadying courage, and sparking the kind of fearless creativity the Horse is famous for. Expect to see Turquoise for protection and self-expression, Red Jasper for grounding and stamina, and Howlite for the calm focus every Fire sign needs. We'll talk about what makes each stone resonate with Horse year energy, how to pair them in your designs, and which pieces are available now at The Bead Gallery. Whether you're designing for yourself or for customers who love zodiac-inspired jewelry, this is a quick hit of inspiration to carry into the weekend. Drop in from anywhere — we go live at 1:30 PM Honolulu time.
Amethyst February Birthstone Live
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.
“All workshops held at 885 Queen Street, Suite D. Materials included unless noted. Full refund with 48-hour cancellation.”
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