The Reading Room
Stories, guides, and inspiration from our Honolulu studio.
Techniques
How-tos, tips, and hands-on guides for makers.
Birthstones
Monthly birthstones and zodiac-inspired gems.
Mother's Day Forever Lei
Jamie · April 26, 2026
Aquamarine Rounds: Spring Equinox, Aries, and the Geometry of Wholeness
The Bead Gallery Honolulu · March 25, 2026
December: Turquoise and Tanzanite
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026
May: Emerald and Chrysoprase
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026Gemstones
Stone guides, metals, and the treasures behind the craft.
Eggs, Bunnies, and 3,000-Year-Old Rabbit Pendants
The Bead Gallery Honolulu · April 3, 2026
The Earth Made It Once. Beaders Keep It Alive.
The Bead Gallery Honolulu · March 29, 2026
The Spring Equinox: Nature’s Yin Yang Moment
Jamie Yoshida · March 23, 2026
The Colors We Carry: How Earth Tones, Jewel Tones, and Pastels Got Their Names — and Their Gemstones
The Bead Gallery Honolulu · March 18, 2026Wellness
Crystals, healing traditions, and mindful making.
The Victory Horse: Jade and Fortune
Jamie Yoshida · February 5, 2026
Wearable Feng Shui: Bagua and Beads
Jamie Yoshida · December 4, 2025
Freshwater Pearls with Copper Crystals
Jamie Yoshida · November 7, 2025
Pink Calcite for Heartfelt Healing
Jamie Yoshida · October 19, 2025Community
Guest artists, designers, and local events.
Hawaiian
Island traditions, native plants, and the spirit of aloha.
Monstera Leather Bracelet Kit
Jamie Yoshida · December 27, 2025
Forever Lei for Purse and People
Jamie Yoshida · November 20, 2025
Project: Island Pikake Forever Lei Bracelet
Jamie Yoshida · September 26, 2025
Shiva Eye Shells: Wonder to Symbol
Jamie Yoshida · October 9, 2024Japanese
Cherry blossoms, festivals, and Japanese traditions.
Akoya Pearls - A Family Trip to Japan
Jamie Yoshida · April 22, 2026
Cherry Blossom: Strength, Beauty, and the Stone That Holds Both
Jamie Yoshida · February 23, 2026
The Akoya Pearl: A Love Letter from Japan to Honolulu
Jamie Yoshida · November 19, 2025
PROJECT: Mother of Pearl Sakura Earring
Jamie Yoshida · April 29, 2025Studio
Guides, inspiration, and stories from the workbench.
Silver Plate vs Sterling Silver Chain: Which Should You Use?
Jamie · May 10, 2026
Your First Tahitian Pearl
Jamie Yoshida · February 14, 2026
Walking Honolulu from the Harbor
Jamie Yoshida · January 24, 2026