WHO WE ARE
Island by Koa Nani is a curation of the finest local jewelry brands from Oahu including Alamea, Koa Nani, and Island Fine Pearls. Each jewelry brand that we sell is carefully selected for their unique designs, sustainability practices, and high-quality gemstones and precious metals.
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Our Brands
Alamea meaning "precious" has been a popular jewelry brand in Waikiki since 1993. Celebrate life's unforgettable moments at the highest quality with Alamea jewelry.
Handcrafted in Hawaii, Alamea jewelry is known for gemstone-forward pieces including designs that are inspired by the nature of the islands.
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The Koa Nani brand is an eclectic, contemporary take on traditional Hawaii heirloom jewelry trends focusing on the styles once worn as early as the 1800's. They've added classic touches to make their jewelry easy for everyday wear though still distinct and unique for special occasions. You will enjoy the hand-engraving on each and every made-to-order piece.
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J3 comes from the same brilliant design team as Island Jewel. In this limited-edition collection, they've paired their skilled engraving techniques with gothic-inspired designs and oxidized dark silver to create jewelry pieces that can be worn by both men and women. This collection uses familiar themes from traditional Hawaiian heirloom jewelry and creates their own take on it with a Victorian-gothic inspired twist.
Island Fine Pearls is inspired by the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, especially the iconic plumeria flower and much adored sea turtles. Within this collection you'll find many themes drawn from nature combined with a variety of luminous pearls including freshwater, Akoya, and Tahitian pearls all ethically and sustainably sourced from around the Pacific.
Classic Hawaiian heirloom jewelry made for everyday wear is what Island Jewel is all about. This brand focuses on the basics such as barrel and bar pendants as well as their highly sought after engraved bangles and rings. Explore tradition with unique engraved pieces in sterling silver, gold, and rose gold.
*This jewelry is great for adding custom engraving!
The newest brand to join our website, Paradise Opal, speaks for itself. These stunning sustainable opal pieces take us to tropical paradise beyond imagination. Not only are they environmentally friendly but also sparkle like no other!
Our Team
With an extensive background of over 15 years in fashion, Renee has a keen eye for creative detail when it comes to luxury jewelry. With an education in fashion, biology, digital marketing, and behavioral economics, her passion ranges from design and aesthetics to strategy and analytics. She's also an advocate for sustainability and ethical fashion and loves to paint and upcycle clothing in her free time. She has been on the team since Island by Koa Nani was first created.
Lawyer, aspiring pilot, and men’s jewelry enthusiast, Miguel has been with Island by Koa Nani since 2019 and is the original creator of the website. He studied political science, then went to law school, and passed the California bar on his first try in 2016. He then joined the US Army as a combat medic which brought him to Hawaii. Most recently, he furthered his education in web design and recently discovered his creative outlet through photography.
Resident astrologer, Anjelica has been a major contributor to the Island by Koa Nani social media team since 2022. Her background in fashion and customer service in both New York and LA make her versatile and quick-thinking in solving customer’s needs. She has had the pleasure of helping over 1000+ customers so far! She loves spending time with her dog named Archie and her favorite island to visit is Kauai.
With over 12 years of experience in photography, videography, and graphic design, Andrew has been overseeing the Island by Koa Nani social media team’s work and giving guidance and creative input since 2022. He is a US Army veteran and studied nursing. When he’s not working on photos and videos, he likes to practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
After finishing her studies in film at Rutgers, Caitlin joined Island by Koa Nani in 2022 originally as a photographer and later progressed to creating, directing, and editing commercials and videos for the social media team. She has a passion for travel and loves to capture beautiful scenery. Her close attention to detail makes her videos of the highest quality. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with friends.
After having completed her associates in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing in Los Angeles, Rain returned home to Honolulu and started working at Island by Koa Nani in 2024. She has completed five internships in marketing, digital merchandising, styling, and beauty and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree. She runs her own beauty and fashion marketing blog and is the voice behind the Styling with Rain live stream series. She enjoys reading, drawing/painting, playing piano, and cooking.
Rosemarie first interned with Island by Koa Nani in the summer of 2023 during her visitor exchange program from Romania. She started as a model and social media volunteer helper and became the face of Alamea jewelry brand. She completed her degree in Visual Arts in the summer of 2024 and is currently studying Digital Marketing. She is an artist, painter, content creator, and lover of all things jewelry related.
After winning three titles in the Miss Hawaii USA 2024 pageant, Alex joined Island by Koa Nani as a social media intern. She excelled at modeling, content creation, and bringing her bubbly personality to the team. In fact, one of her reels gained over 100k views in just a couple short weeks. She is now the host of our limited live stream interview series.