nina kuna designs summer 2011

summertime brings another gorgeous jewelry reveal . . . this time from makawao's nina kuna designs! while the line is designed in nina's upcountry maui studio, the collection feels like chancing upon a pirate chest overflowing with shimmering treasure. petite pretties plucked from the waves have been carefully hand cast into detailed molds which transform liquid 18k gold and silverplate into elegant ocean inspired glow.

island lovelies who adore the bright lights of the big city equally with our sandy shores will be captivated by the beach glam bangles, cocktail rings, and sophisticated hoops highlighting homegrown opihi, sea urchins, and ravishing seashells.

intrigued? a delightful surprise awaits you on our beachcombing field trip after the jump!

shell bangles & hoops

armored ocean bangles

along with crafting every piece of jewelry, nina also snapped the exquisitely styled product shots so do click over to her blog to admire her fabulous photography portfolio.

discovered new sparkle for your wishlist? nina is celebrating her summer launch with a sitewide sale (enter secret code summer2011 to save 20% in the online shop through jul 9th) along with a giveway of her armored ocean bangle for one lucky hapa | hale reader!

please follow all the fine print posted below:

• click here to send your name and current hometown by tue, jul 5th
• please include nina kuna summer giveaway in the subject
  & note if gold or silver makes you smile in your message
• one entry per person/household

the lucky reader will be announced next wednesday. good luck to you!

p.s. while nkd happens to be one of my advertisers (full disclosure), readers will be happy to know that every single find featured on h|h is handpicked by me and is never ever influenced by my sponsor sidebar. just in case you were wondering.

{update: winner list posted}

Comments

[Kristin L]

These are gorgeous -- I'd love to have the whole Opihi collection. Hmmm, must save up money now!

[RockaBella Jewels]

love!