Sunday, August 23, 2015

Buying Beautiful Handcrafted Hawaiian Jewelry

By Nancy Gardner


The lovely state of Hawaii is a dream destination. Just visualize holding a drink while strolling the sandy beaches. As a vacation spot, there are plenty of sites to see.

If you are lucky enough to get a chance to go there you will find many souvenir items. Not only are macadamia nuts and chocolate abundant, but there are other things to buy that last much longer. A popular memento to bring back is handcrafted Hawaiian jewelry. They have unique designs that symbolize the state and have really become part of the culture of the island.

The long history of this type of souvenir was started more than one hundred years ago. Queen Victoria gave the monarch a bracelet gift to show the friendship between Hawaii and England. They were so impressed with the gift that they started making their own designs. There you will see flowers, enamel, slippers, and other classically island themed designs that is rare in other parts of the world.

There are many places to shop in. Each place will offer gold, pearl, enamel, and other types. You surely will be spoiled for choice with the amount they have on display. Obviously the shops that cater mostly to tourists have a higher markup on their items. To look for real value go for the lesser known shops. These could offer good value for money if you take the time to assess their items.

Because these metals are not luxurious there may be issues with tarnishing. Check with the companies if they offer repairs, exchanges and returns in case of poor quality in their product. There are many shops selling 14 karat necklaces pendants and other pieces. They have great prices and make wonderful gifts.

You can check web sites that review the different shops that sell these pieces. There are forums that you should read to check for honest reviews of customers who have previously purchased. Make a plan for which company you would like to buy from. Dont fall for any tourist traps. When you plan ahead you will save yourself from unnecessary spending.

A lovely gesture is to give personalized gifts. You can have a Hawaiian name or word places to give it a unique local flavour. Anyone would love it and it shows that you place a lot of thought in the items you give.

If you will not go to the island, you can still enjoy their wonderful accessories. Many shops have web sites and from there youll be able to choose what you want to purchase and have it shipped to your home. You can still get a taste of luxury without having to leave your city.

If that type of accessory is appealing to you, search online and make a purchase. Whether you will be buying a vacation souvenir or you just want the island inspired design, find a good dealer. Getting value for money is what all customers want. Compare prices since there are so many companies to choose from and a lot of them sell similar looking designs. Check the store policy on refunds and returns because you might have a case of buyers remorse. Just be sure you are spending your money on a good product.




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