Hawaiian Designs Co

09/05/2026

Gold, shell, and a sense of motion. Explore the current dolphin pendant options on Etsy. See current details and availability on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/699691013/18k-gold-vermeil-aumakua-dolphin

09/05/2026

Warm gold. Cool shell. A manta ray necklace shaped by contrast and natural color. View current options on Etsy. See current details and availability on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/622121965/18k-gold-vermeil-manta-ray-stingray

09/02/2026

Front to back, the carving keeps going. This fish-hook necklace combines reddish-brown wood, pale carved bone, and a woven cord in one high-contrast design. The current listing shows carving on both sides and an adjustable cord up to 24 inches.

See current product details on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1042165833/hawaiian-maui-makau-traditional-native

09/02/2026

Look closer at the way cool sterling silver frames the shifting blue-green color of abalone shell in this green sea turtle necklace. The recognizable turtle silhouette reads at a glance, while the shell brings a different mix of color to every angle.

See current product details on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/706742938/green-sea-turtle-necklace-pendant

07/19/2026

Makau means “fishhook” in Hawaiian. This wood-and-bone necklace is carved on both sides, measures approximately 2 × 3 inches, and comes on an adjustable cord up to 24 inches.

See all three views and shop the piece: https://hawaiiandesignsco.com/products/hawaiian-maui-makau-traditional-native-fish-hook-necklace-pendant-wood-and-bone-carved?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=evergreen_makau&utm_content=20260719_makau_3photo_v1

07/15/2026

Before it became a pendant, the hāhālua moved through Hawaiian waters like a shadow with wings. 🌊

Hāhālua is a Hawaiian name for the manta ray. This sterling silver pendant carries its wing-like movement in natural abalone/paua shell, with colors that shift in every light. Created in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.

Explore: https://hawaiiandesignsco.com/products/manta-ray-necklace-pendant-handmade-abalone-paua-shell-sterling-silver

07/07/2026

In Hawaiian culture, an ‘aumakua is a personal or family spiritual guardian, often embodied by a specific animal, plant, or natural force.

The manta ray, or "hāhālua" in Hawaiian, is sometimes recognized as an ‘aumakua for individuals or families, symbolizing protection, guidance, and a connection to the spiritual world. The manta ray’s graceful movements and its association with the ocean - a sacred and life-sustaining force in Hawaiian tradition - can represent wisdom, adaptability, and a reminder to navigate life with fluidity and balance. If someone considers the manta ray their ‘aumakua, it is believed to offer spiritual protection and act as a guide through challenges, helping them maintain harmony with nature and ancestral wisdom.

The relationship with an ‘aumakua is not merely symbolic but is considered a living, sacred bond with the spiritual and natural world. These entities are believed to guide, protect, and communicate messages, often appearing in dreams, visions, or even physical forms. The manta ray, hāhālua, holds a special place in Hawaiian culture as a creature of immense grace and mystery, gliding through the ocean’s depths with fluidity and purpose.

When the manta ray is seen as an ‘aumakua, it represents more than just a physical guardian — it embodies key spiritual values and life lesson

https://hawaiiandesignsco.com/products/manta-ray-necklace-pendant-handmade-abalone-paua-shell-sterling-silver

11/15/2025

09/09/2025

Owl cuff bracelet

09/01/2025

Whales, with their enormous size and power, embody guardianship. As an aumakua, the kohola is believed to protect families from danger, whether physical or spiritual, often appearing in dreams, visions, or real life to guide and warn of challenges.