Hawaiian Jewelry Shopping Guide
A Brief History of Hawaiian Jewelry
Queen Kapiolani, Queen Victoria And Queen Liliuokalani
The Hawaiian kingdom had long enjoyed a favorable diplomatic relationship with England. Later Queen Kapiolani and Princess Liliuokalani attended Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in 1887. At the Jubilee they were presented with solid gold bracelets, with their names cut out in Old English Lettering filled with black enamel. The Queen and the Princess were so enraptured with their unique gifts that they had similar bracelets made for other Royal members upon their return to Hawaii. Today Traditional Hawaiian Jewelries includes Rings, Bracelets, Pendants, and Ear pierces. They are made usually from yellow gold and sterling silver.
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