misa jewelry lauhala collection

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the debut of a new misa jewelry collection is always a happy day. designer misa hamamoto's modern approach to crafting gorgeous adornment is one of my constant crushes so i am delighted to welcome the lovely lauhala collection and its instantly recognizable woven construction.

from delicate coral under the sea to faraway shimmer in the starry skies above, misa is an expert at editing out the unneccesary details so your eye goes straight to the essence of the design without any distractions. this time around misa found inspiration in a simple lauhala gift box but stripped away the heaviness that often results when transforming the traditional weaving style into a piece of jewelry.

the result is an airy, open weave that almost seems to float while the addition of tiny chainlink and mixed metals retain a hint of modern day armor.

disc

chain

the lauhala looks are priced from $205 to $295 and are offered in a handful of variations in gold vermeil, sterling silver, and a mingling of the two metals.

take a peek at the entire collection in the online shop or, if you call the islands, los angeles or guam home, click over to the stockist list and locate your neighborhood boutique.

p.s. i will be offline for the next few days but check in after your thanksgiving feast for a roundup of black friday sales from our favorite local designers and shops. wishing you & your 'ohana a lovely holiday!

new peeks: misa journey collection

steps

as soon as i caught a glimpse of misa jewelry's recently debuted journey collection, i was instantly transported to the worldly adventures to thai jungles and african grasslands that inspired this modern update of global glam. despite a personal connection to her newest offerings, misa intended journey to be free of pre-scripted storylines allowing interpretations of each piece's origin to shift from wearer to wearer who are delighted to make a design connection based on her own faraway wanderings.

even those of us who have yet to enjoy travels to exotic locales must agree that the stunning steps pendant has a gorgeous tribal glow about it. and the simply knotted leather wrap, which intermingles with burnished metal links, seems ideal for globetrotting holidays and restricted luggage requirements by doubling as either a minimalist strand or layered around your wrist for unexpected sparkle.

leather wrap bracelet & necklace

oval ring

rope

all designs are available in sterling silver or 14k gold vermeil and are priced from $130 to $285.

no online shop yet so click over to the stockist list or simply get in touch with misa to order. the lovely mini shima featured up in the banner was customized just for me so i know firsthand that misa is an absolute delight to work with.

so, dear readers, which piece is calling your name?

new peeks: misa vega collection

asteroid pendants

i happened to spy pieces from l.a.-based jewelry designer misa hamamoto's new vega collection when we met up at edwin ushiro's opening reception last month and they are, quite simply, spectacular in person. for fall/winter 2009, the starry skies provided unlimited inspiration for misa who retreated to her studio to turn constellations and other far away celestial elements into modern treasures that seem to have been scavenged from galaxies far far away.

the petite asteroids featured throughout the collection are a quick study into the intricate molds misa meticulously casts by hand to create gorgeous, abstract orbs that you can imagine wandering straight from the night sky to adorn us here on earth. and, while sterling silver and matte gold vermeil quietly shimmer like the heavens, the two metals occasionally find themselves grounded with geological stones imbued with healing properties for vega's assortment of edgy rings.

more peeks below . . .

marquis ring + plain stacking bands

rays bangle

asteroid ring

the vega collection is priced from $30 to $245 and can be ordered via email until misa's online shop makes its debut. you can also find neighborhood boutiques located from los angeles to guam on the stockist list.

p.s. the best bet for oahu readers swooning for vega is riches kahala which recently received its first shipment of styles.

new peeks: misa jewelry

medallion

look what happens when la-based jewelry designer misa hamamoto takes a hike around manoa falls: a fetching new collection for her eponymous line of handcrafted adornment. one look at the gorgeous designs featured in the roots collection and you can easily picture the intricate infrastructure that is the foundation of hawaii's beautiful forests and valleys.

scroll down for more peeks . . .

citrine cz ring

vine choker

disc ring

misa jewelry can now be found at riches hawaii in kahala mall plus select pieces are also stocked at tori richard's ala moana and hyatt regency waikiki outposts. happy news for admirers who have been patiently waiting for misa's designs to arrive in the islands!

click here for additional stockists.

p.s. take a peek at the lovely feature of misa in modern luxury hawaii's spring edition.

weekly sales sheet

miemiko * hinu * misa * so'mace

hope your neighborhood was not hit too hard by the big storm blowing across the islands yesterday. lots of sales to report today so grab your umbrella and brave the elements or scroll to the bottom to shop from the comfort of home.

hele over to alliway and enjoy 15% off storewide (including the cheekily-coined cheap thrills section). swing by saturday (12p to 5p) and say hello to miemiko designer cari nakanishi who will debut lovely new designs to her letterpress paper goods collection. enjoy special trunk show pricing and 30% off overstock cards.

• when: sat, dec 13th & sun, dec 14th
• where: alliway, ward warehouse

save up to 30% off retail priced goods at the wedding café including newly stocked styles flown in from la. the deal breaks down to 10% off one item, 20% off two items, and 30% off three or more items.

or, just bring in three canned goods for the food bank and score 25% off one item (offer ends wed, dec 24th)

• when: now to fri, dec 19th
• where: twc, ward warehouse

misa jewelry designer misa hamamoto is home for the holidays and stopping by riches kahala for a trunk show filled with gorgeous glow.

• when: sat, dec 13th - 11:30a to 1:30p
• where: riches, kahala mall

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