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Stories, guides, and inspiration from our Honolulu studio.
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, 2026
April: Quartz and Herkimer Diamond
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026
September: Sapphire and Lapis
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026
August Birthstone: Peridot
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026
July Birthstone: Ruby
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026
June Birthstone: Pearl and Moonstone
Jamie Yoshida · January 16, 2026Gemstones
Stone guides, metals, and the treasures behind the craft.
Red Is Hard to Pair: Here’s What Actually Works
Jamie · July 27, 2026
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, 2026
The Real Story of Green: Irish Jewelry, Lucky Stones, and What to Make This St. Patrick's Day
The Bead Gallery Honolulu · March 17, 2026
Aquamarine: The Stone of Courage
Jamie Yoshida · March 11, 2026
Amethyst: The Stone on My Bathroom Counter
Jamie Yoshida · February 24, 2026
Protect and Deflect: Crystal Shielding
The Bead Gallery · February 1, 2026
Hessonite: The Irresistible Garnet
Jamie Yoshida · December 18, 2025
Gold Symbol Black Agate: Protective Mana
Jamie Yoshida · December 16, 2025
Remembering How Gemstones Form
Jamie Yoshida · November 20, 2025Wellness
Crystals, healing traditions, and mindful making.
Hawaiian
Island traditions, native plants, and the spirit of aloha.
Japanese
Cherry blossoms, festivals, and Japanese traditions.
Studio
Guides, inspiration, and stories from the workbench.
Ice Cream Physics: Why the Same Earring Can Feel Lighter
Jamie Yoshida · September 5, 2026
How to Buy Pearls: Shopping with Your Bead Store Tour Guide
Jamie Yoshida · July 6, 2026
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
The Joy of Multicolor Tourmaline
Jamie Yoshida · January 23, 2026
Fun Jewelry Repair: Your Superpower
Jose Manuel Galiano Garcia · January 22, 2026
Dancing in the Clouds
The Bead Gallery Honolulu · January 9, 2026
Tin Box: Snake Year Wisdom
Jamie Yoshida · January 4, 2026
Fukubukuro: The Joy of Lucky Bags
Jamie Yoshida · December 29, 2025
Merry Merry Firepolish Beads
Jamie Yoshida · December 26, 2025
Kyanite: The No-Fuss Stone
Jamie Yoshida · December 24, 2025
Crystal Quartz Dragon Beads
Jamie Yoshida · December 23, 2025
Jadeite Money Coins: Enduring Charm
Jamie Yoshida · December 22, 2025
Whispers of Vintage Kimono Beads
Jamie Yoshida · December 19, 2025
Aromatherapy Bracelets: Gift of Intention
Jamie Yoshida · December 17, 2025
Christmas at the Bead Store
Jamie Yoshida · December 17, 2025
Vintage Kimono Drop Flowers
Jamie Yoshida · December 15, 2025
Five Tough-Gem Allies for Jewelry
Jamie Yoshida · December 11, 2025
Black Friday and Birthday Celebration
Jose Manuel Galiano Garcia · November 26, 2025