KoaWood Ranch — Local services in Honolulu

Located next to Rolex on the ground floor. A lot of cool and pretty stuff inside the store. I always find koa wood beautiful and I’m glad there’s a store selling things made from Hawaiian koa that is sustainably sourced (from downed trees).

I was mainly interested in the jewelry and there were a lot of beautiful pieces. I love the linked bracelet with wood and rose gold, very elegant and unique. The earrings were handmade by an artist called Shannon from specially polished wood to reveal its fascinating chatoyancy (cat’s eye effect like in some gemstones) resulting from thin, dense fibers in the wood all aligned in one direction. I’ve seen plenty of chatoyant gemstones, but it’s my first time on a piece of wood! I knew I had to buy and wear them lol. There’s also a more girly plumeria bracelet made from koa as well.

I spent a lot of time in the jewelry section and didn’t really get to browse other things lol. Next time. Also they offer kama’aina discount. Make sure you mention that and show your ID for it. One of the staff there said they’re opening up a new store in Ala Moana soon too. Excited to see the...

Hidden Gem in Waikiki

After countless walks exploring Waikiki, I stumbled upon a charming store. Inside, a beautiful timepiece caught my eye. The friendly staff member who assisted me shared the fascinating story behind its creation and explained how each purchase contributes to planting koa trees! Intrigued by the rich history and the watch itself (plus it was nearing my birthday!), I treated myself.

The store was impeccably organized, clean, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. They have a fantastic selection of unique pieces and artwork. Definitely recommend...

Great selection of koa products, especially jewelry and home accessories. I'm happy to see the new Waikiki store addition beyond the beautiful Kona store. KoaWood Ranch makes it easy to find beautiful gifts and something special for yourself. Great prices on clothes and candles too. I highly...