Jewel Box Hawaii, Honolulu
Aloha Pauahi
Modern Hawaiian heirloom bracelets, handmade and hand engraved in Hawaii.
Services in Honolulu
What comes across the bench
Custom design, repair and restoration, appraisals and estate buying in Honolulu, by appointment.
- Custom designDesigned and built from scratch, or reworked from something you already own.
- Restoration and repairProng and setting work, stone replacement and resetting, resizing, antique and vintage restoration.
- Appraisals and gem advisoryWritten appraisals, gem identification and documentation for insurance.
- Selling estate jewelryLicensed by the State of Hawaii to buy estate and inherited jewelry.
- Aloha Pauahi braceletsHawaiian heirloom bracelets, handmade and hand engraved in Hawaii.
The jeweler at the bench
Meet Steve.
Jewel Box Hawaii is owned by Steve, a graduate gemologist trained in gemology, jewelry manufacturing, design and appraisal. It is licensed by the State of Hawaii to buy estate jewelry, and works by appointment.
Aloha Pauahi
Rooted in Tradition. Designed for Today.
Aloha Pauahi celebrates Hawaiian heritage through handcrafted heirloom bracelets. Each piece is engraved with intention and designed to be worn daily and passed down for generations.
The catalog
Fine Jewelry Collection
Wedding and engagement rings, necklaces and pendants, gemstones, diamonds, rings, earrings and quick shops, in the online catalog.
The Jewel Box Journal
Read before you decide
November Birthstone Guide: Topaz & Citrine
A complete guide to November's birthstones: topaz and citrine. History, meaning, how to evaluate color and quality, alternatives, and how to choose one in Hawaii.
Jewelry Repair in Honolulu: What Can Be Fixed and What Cannot
Broken chain, bent ring, missing stone, worn prongs. An honest guide to what jewelry repair actually involves in Honolulu, what drives the cost, and when a piece is...
Do You Need a Jewelry Appraisal? A Honolulu Guide
What a jewelry appraisal actually is, the different types of value, when you genuinely need one, and what to expect from the process in Honolulu.
How to Design a Custom Engagement Ring in Honolulu
Thinking about a custom engagement ring in Honolulu? Here's how the design process works, how to choose your diamond (natural or lab-grown), and what to expect on timeline...
What to Do With Inherited Jewelry: Appraise, Restore, or Redesign
Inherited a ring, brooch, or pearls and not sure what to do? A practical guide to appraising, restoring, redesigning, or selling inherited jewelry, from a Honolulu jeweler.
Gold Karats Explained: 10k, 14k, 18k and 24k
What 10k, 14k, 18k and 24k gold actually mean, how karat changes color, strength and price, how to read the stamp, and how gold plated, gold filled and...
Get in touch
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you're designing a custom piece, restoring a family heirloom, or seeking a professional appraisal, we are here to guide you with expertise and care.
Appointments available by request.