Online - August 11, 2005

Pedal to the Metal

Pua Jewelry

You’ve been to Molokai. You’ve visited Lanai. You’ve even helicoptered over Haleakala Crater.

And yet these days, any girl with a set of big-ass beads can front like she knows the islands as well as you do.

Want to flaunt your Hawaiian style without looking like every Pam, Kate, and Sheila? Pua Jewelry, designed by Lauren Hewett, is just your ticket. The inspiration for her clean, minimal pieces comes from her home state of Hawaii. A true metalsmith, she crafts pieces that are simple but can easily be dressed up for your next luau: the winsome puka shell necklace; the delicate heart-shaped earrings; or the sweet dome rings inlaid with tiny stars.

They’re a great way to demonstrate your Hawaiian flair without being too obvious about it.

Because sometimes you feel like a kukui nut.

And sometimes you don’t.

Available online at madebypua.com.