Tropical Treasures

Paradise Summer Garden

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Discover the Largest Fine Jewelry Collection in the Pacific

Lifetime Guarantee

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We guarantee our jewelry forever against defects in workmanship or materials. However, sometimes issues can arise, whether it be from a defect clasp, or rough handling of our shippers, we stand by our products.

We will repair or replace our jewelry, unconditionally and without charge, if the defect is due to workmanship or materials.

Please return the jewelry to :

Maui Divers of Hawaii
Attn: Customer Service
1520 Liona St.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

Please be sure to insure your jewelry for the purchase price and enclose a copy of your sales receipt or invoice.

If you have any questions, or would like to buy pearl jewelry, please call us at toll-free 800-462-4454 in the U.S. (or 808-946-7979 outside the U.S.). Or email us at customerservice@mauidivers.com

Peridot: Gift of the Volcano Goddess

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Tempestuous Pele is the goddess of the volcano, with all its power and capriciousness. In ancient Hawaiian chants, she was described as “She-who-shapes-the-sacred-land” and her temper was known to be both as abundant and dangerous as the lava. Traditional tales abound of her love affairs and liaisons, of the rivalry with her sisters and brothers, of the storms and waves with which one after another god tried—and failed—to subdue her.

In Hawaii, it’s impossible to avoid the evidence of her power and generosity. Since 1983, her volcano has destroyed more than 100 structures on the Big Island—while adding more than 70 acres to the island’s southern coastline.

Glistening green peridot is a volcanic gem formed in the deep fires of the earth; on Hawaii, it is treasured as the tears of Pele. An entire beach in Oahu is formed of peridot sand, worn to powder by the ceaseless ocean. Pele’s gift of peridot is thought by many to have great power to heal, and to bring wealth and growth. Its beautiful green-gold color perfectly complements an Island tan, and sparkles just as brilliantly at night as in the sun.

If you are interested in purchasing some unique Hawaiian Jewelry, please visit our site!

Golden Spirit of Hawaii

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Gleaming gold has a long history as a favorite adornment in Hawaii. The ideal complement to a deep Island tan, gold jewelry was favored over 100 years ago by the royal family of Hawaii. It was Queen Lili’uokalani herself who began the tradition of Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry, enameled with names and phrases dear to the heart.

Over the years, the glitter of gold has become synonymous with Hawaii’s enviable golden sunshine. Captured in gold, the abundant gifts of nature that play such a great part in Island lives and values, become cherished treasures to carry with you always.

The renowned spirit of our Islands is embodied in our signature Aloha Heart, with a hidden message of love found within its shadow….while slippers stand for the relaxed, friendly soul of Hawaii.

Plumeria, pineapples and other florals which thrive on our rich, green fertile lands, are offered as everlasting keepsakes.

Hawaii’s glorious Sea Life—the graceful dolphin, powerful whale, wise honu (turtle), dramatic tropical fish—are all rendered in precious gold as lasting symbols of our living seas.

It is through our collection of carefully and lovingly crafted golden designs that Maui Divers Jewelry is able to enjoy sharing these gifts of Paradise with all who visit us. We hope you will cherish this golden abundance, and share it with those you love.

Product Spotlight: Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace

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The popular Tahitian Black Pearl is produced exclusively by the exotic black-lipped oyster found in the waters around the islands and atolls of Tahiti. Its romantic hues, reminiscent of tropical evenings, range from dramatic blue-black to a soft dove gray, with iridescent halos that dance with your every movement.

Combined with sparkling diamonds, Tahitian Black Pearls offer everlasting memories of dreamy, starlit nights in Paradise.

SALE Price: $149 (Regular Retail Price: $315) A 14K white-gold necklace set with five semi-dropped, ringed Tahitian Pearls, 8-9mm and blackish in color, 16" in length.

To order this exquisite piece of Hawaiian Jewelry, please visit our site!

Taking Care of your Pearls

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Pearls that come into contact with skin can cause damage to the pearl over time. Skin is naturally acidic which can eat away the nacre (protective coating) on the pearl. It is recommended that you clean your pearls with a soft cloth periodically to keep them free from dirt, oils and sweat. If your pearls need a heavy cleaning you can use warm water with a small amount of dishwashing detergent. The pearls should soak for no longer than 30 minutes. Then let pearls air dry.

Here is a little more information on Pearls by Maui Divers Jewelry

Merry Christmas - Mele Kalikimaka from Maui Divers

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Spoil your special someone this year and show them you care! Shop at Maui Divers up until Christmas Day!

Featured Christmas Jewelry Ensemble

Best Sellers

Specialties
Island Pearl Jewelry
Precious Coral Jewelry
Graceful Hawaiian Jewelry

Designer Collections and Artists - Jewelry

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Maui Divers of Hawaii not only offers pearl and Hawaiian Jewelry. They also offer exclusive designer collections. This includes special Maui Divers collections along with Hawaiian artist collections.

Here is a handful of what Maui Divers has to offer:
- Butterfly Jewelry
- Aloha Heart Jewelry
- Chocolate Tahitian Pearls
- Yin Yang Jewelry

Artists:
- Kim Taylor Reece Jewelry
- Mikel Jewelry
- Wyland Jewelry

For a full line of designers & collections visit us here:

Tropical Treasures Sweepstakes

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Sign up today for a chance to win our quarterly Paradise treasures!

Prizes such as selections from our famous Honu (Turtle) Collection, exquisite coral and exotic pearl jewelry will be awarded.

View our past prizes. No Purchase necessary.

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Chocolate Pearl Jewelry

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Maui Divers not only carries Tahitian Black Pearls, we also carry a beautiful line of Chocolate Tahitian Pearls. The Chocolate line is richly colored with wonderful hues of cocoa and coffee. Our proprietary process makes the highest quality Chocolate Pearl Jewelry.

The Chocolate Tahitian Pearl is Maui Divers newest line of Pearl Jewelry.

Visit to learn more about our exquisite line of Chocolate Pearl Jewelry

Finding the right Pearl Jewelry

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Picking out your own Pearl can be exciting. Here are some things to help:

Saltwater vs. Freshwater Pearls
- Main 3 species of saltwater
- Akoya Oyster
- Black-lipped Oyster
- Silver-lipped / Gold-lipped Oyster
- Common freshwater pearl producing mollusks
- Wrinkle Shell or River Shell
- Triangle Shell
- Washboard

Natural vs. Cultured Pearl
A pearl is formed when a foreign object enters the mollusk and is coated with layers to prevent irritation. Cultured pearls are formed when the foreign object is placed by humans.

Looking at Pearls for Pearl Jewelry you want to look at at:
- Shape
- Surface Quality (imperfections, blemishes)
- Color

Hawaiian Black Coral Collection

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HONOLULU, HAWAII (July 6, 2009) – Returning to its roots, Maui Divers Jewelry has launched a 50th Anniversary Hawaiian Black Coral Collection featuring unique and elegant designs of rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Showcasing the official Hawaii state gemstone, the new collection ...

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Maui Divers - Opal Jewelry Collection

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Opal is formed from a mineraloid gel which is created at a low temperature. Creation may occur on almost any kind of rock with most commonly found basalt, rhyolite, marl and limonite.

Maui Divers of Hawaii provides customers an exceptional opal collection. Our opals range from turquoise and teal to pearly creams and pinks. Our Opal collection makes a passionate statement that can never be put to rest.

Check out our Opal Jewelry Collection online.

New Concept Store - To Open at Royal Hawaiian Hotel

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In conjunction with its 50th anniversary year, Maui Divers Jewelry will unveil a new concept store "Maui Divers Jewelry Luxury Collection" at the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The store will feature Maui Divers Jewelry's most exclusive handcrafted designs inspired by the Islands' natural beauty.

In addition to showcasing Maui Divers Jewelry's exquisite collections of Tahitian Black Pearls, Chocolate Tahitian Pearls and Golden South Sea Pearls, Maui Divers Jewelry Luxury Collection will be Hawaii's exclusive retailer of Gregg Ruth.

California-based jewelry designer Ruth has carved a lasting place in the world of luxury jewelry, thanks to his diamond jewelry designs that offer a broad spectrum of exquisite jewelry - from natural fancy colored diamonds to important white diamond layout jewelry - as well as precious color and diamond pieces.

Maui Divers Jewelry Luxury Collection is the 52nd store company wide. Located within the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, it will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Celebrating 50th Anniversary

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Founded in 1959 in Hawaii, Maui Divers Jewelry is credited for the discovery of the Hawaiian Black Coral and the rare Hawaiian Gold Coral.

This year celebrates our 50th anniversary. We are proud to be the biggest jewelry manufacturer and retailer in Hawaii.

Visit our online store: Maui Divers Pearl, Coral & Designer Jewelry Store

Black Tahitian Pearls

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Exotic Black Pearls conjure images of crystalline blue lagoons, sparkling white sand beaches, tropical breezes and sun-soaked days. Capture the romance and allure of cultured Tahitain pearls with Maui Divers Pearls.

Tahitian black pearls are cultivated from the black-lipped variety of the pinctada margaritifera cumingi oyster that is native to French Polynesia. Growing to a foot in diameter and weighing up to 11 pounds, the black-lipped oyster produces very large pearls. While most people think of Tahitian cultured pearls as black, they can actually occur in a range of colors including grey, green, purple and blue. They can also possess a variety of overtones ranging from pink and purple to green and blue.

Tahitian cultured pearls are often seen as more valuable than other cultured pearls due to their larger size and unusual colors, the remote location of Tahitian pearl farms, and the cost of nuturing and maintaining the black-tipped oyster population.

Pearl of Wisdom:
Not all Tahitian cultured pearls are black

Rare Hawaiian Gold Coral

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Hawaiian Gold Coral
(Gerardia Species)

Hawaiian Gold Coral was discovered in small amounts in 1971 by Dr. Richard Grigg using Star II submarine in the same general area as the pink coral discovery area off Makapuu Point in 1,200 feet of water. In the year 2000, two new beds of Hawaiian Gold Coral were discovered; one atop an ancient underwater volcano called Cross Seamount, 100 miles south of Oahu, the other off Keahole Point on the Big Island of Hawaii. Both beds are at a depth of 400 meters (about 1,300 feet). The beds off Makapuu were the only commercially harvested beds in the world, and Maui Divers is the only company in the world that makes jewelry from Hawaiian Gold Coral.

Hawaiian Gold Coral grows at a rate of approximately 3 inches per year, and only about 3% of the bed can be harvested annually. Both State and Federal laws strictly regulate the harvest. Of all gem corals, Hawaiian Gold Coral is by far the rarest.

The color of Hawaiian Gold Coral may vary widely and display many interesting patterns, something that is not so of Pink and Black Corals. The color tone of Hawaiian Gold Coral ranges from a sandy beige color to almost a black. Hawaiian Gold Coral has a special characteristic called “Chatoyance”. This term comes from the French word for “cats eye” and it describes a mysterious moving inner light that can be seen in Hawaiian Gold Coral.