Maui Divers Jewelry wins design awards
Maui Divers Jewelry won seven international jewelry design awards in the eighth annual JCK Jewelers’ Choice Awards, the industry’s largest design competition.
The seven awards represent the third-most awards won by any of the international entrants in the design competition.
The award-winning designs, listed below, were inspired by the islands and include pendants such as a plumeria flower, a breaching whale and a nautilus.
First place: Shoreline bubbles-inspired ‘Ehu Kai earrings in 18-karat gold and diamonds; best earring design, $2,501 to $10,000 category
Second place: Scroll plumeria diamond pave pendant in 14K gold; diamond jewelry, under $2,500
Third place: Breaching-whale pendant in 14K gold and diamonds; gold jewelry, under $2,500
Third place: Nautilus diamond pave pendant in 18K gold; diamond jewelry, $2,501 to $10,000
Third place: Diver’s bubbles pendant in 18K gold with Tahitian black pearls and diamonds; pearl jewelry, $2,501 to $10,000
Third place: "Lovers’ Embrace" diamond pendant in 18K gold with Hawaiian black coral; best necklace design, $2,501 to $10,000
Third place: Crown flower diamond ring in 18K gold and South Sea golden pearl; pearl jewelry, over $10,000
The jewelry is created locally at Maui Divers Jewelry Design Center, 1520 Liona St., which offers daily public tours. Call 946-7979 or visit www.mauidivers.com for more information.
Create a polka-dot scarf at CHAI Studio
Make your reservations for CHAI Studio’s April 12 indigo workshop, introducing Japan’s "itajime" technique of indigo polka-dot printing.
"Itajime shibori" is a shape-resist technique used in Japanese tie-dying. Textile artists use shapes cut from acrylic or Plexiglas held in place by clamps to prevent the dye from penetrating the fabric it covers. Workshop attendees will use nontoxic indigo to make polka-dot designs on a white scarf.
The cost is $30 and all materials will be provided. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Reserve by calling 536-4543.
Hotel offers treats to mark its birthday
The Shoreline Hotel Waikiki will be celebrating its second birthday with a specially designed tote bag being introduced this month. Happy Town Hawaii designer Tamar Wong created the birthday-themed tote made of 100 percent recycled cotton. The limited-edition totes are $12.
In addition, the hotel is offering guests an "Icing on the Cake" discount of 20 percent off best available rates throughout April, plus a Paradise Coconut specialty cupcake from Hokulani Bake Shop to enjoy on arrival. The deal must be booked 14 days ahead of checking in.
The Shoreline is at 342 Seaside Ave. Call 931-2444.
BEAUTY SPOT
Neiman Marcus welcomes Dior beauty counter, salon
Dior has opened a new beauty counter and single-room facial salon within Neiman Marcus, allowing shoppers to browse the brand’s full skin care, fragrance and makeup lines, including spring’s “Kingdom of Colors” makeup collection.
People who purchase three items from Dior’s skin care collections will be able to indulge in a facial valued at $600, utilizing products from the L’Or de Vie, Prestige or Capture Totale collections, tailored to individual needs.
Stop by the counter for a consultation.
Get glammed up for prom at Paul Brown Institute
The Paul Brown Institute at Remington College will be offering free salon services for high school students headed to prom during two Prom Night Makeover events. Lucky you if your big dance happens to fall on April 10 or 24.
Students in the school’s cosmetology program will be providing updos, manicures, pedicures and makeup for girls, and haircuts for guys. Services will be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Remington College, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 550.
Call 587-8448 to make an appointment.
