Navea Maui

Akalei Designs is the original and largest producer of handcrafted beaded Hawaiian Lei. With over one hundred unique designs we were recently awarded “Best Beaded Lanyard” from The American Kumihimo Society (2023) for our complex braids. In addition our silk Hawaiian necklace is being showcased in a TV commercial for the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Pop-Up Makēkē Market on an ad. And another positive compliment was three of our designs were selected in a juried art exhibit in Oahu by The Hawaiian Handweavers Hui. This public recognition reflects our unique and high quality designs are grabbing attention. All our designs are handcrafted on Maui. We are unique in that we are able to incorporate aspects of floral lei into modern

Customizing in Hand Crafted Traditional Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry. As a wahine owned business we strive to work with you every step of the way in creating your custom one of a kind heirloom that will last you generations. We specialize in custom Gold and Sterling Silver Hawaiian Heirloom Bracelets, Rings, Pendants and more. We are equipped to handle most Hawaiian Heirloom Restorations and miscellaneous jewelry repairs. We believe in transparency, allowing you to grow confidence and develop trust in us. We will never sacrifice quality or craftsmanship in the creation of your jewelry. When served by us you become part of our HHJ 'Ohana. Our promise is to treat you with the honestly and respect you deserve!