Maui Divers Jewelry, Honolulu

What to buy here: Black Pearls.

These Pacific pearls are beautiful and come in a myriad of sizes and tones. One should take their time when picking out that special pearl since the variety of colors and shades make is much more than simply black. Hues range from charcoal to swirls of turquoise, aubergine, olive and even chocolate. There are many places where one can browse the limitless variety of pearls. Designs and setting range from tropical inspired diamond studded 24 karat gold to large pendants of sterling silver. Whatever you choose to be your pearl, be sure it’s shopped for carefully with particular emphasis on the uniqueness of the pearl itself.

Although many shops and boutiques on Oahu offer a limited quantity of black pearls, there is no shop more accommodating than Maui Divers Jewelry. Located in several in the very heart of Honolulu, Maui Divers has been in business since 1958 where they started out as a couple of deep sea divers harvesting black, pink, red and gold coral off the waters of Lahaina. Today they are known as the largest manufacturer of coral jewelry in the world. The company offers free shuttle to and from the Waikiki area for those who would like to visit the jewelry factory and showroom. You can find Maui Divers Jewelry in several locations in Waikiki or at their main location via complimentary shuttle on Liona Street during the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM. Visitors to the design center can opt for a free stop at the Ala Moana Shopping Center via Maui Divers shuttle before returning to Waikiki hotels.