It started with a gift.
The kind of gift you search for with care — something meaningful, personal, and lasting. But when it came time to find a piece of Hawaiian heirloom jewelry, it became clear just how hard it was. The choices felt limited: delicate gold-plated options that faded too quickly, or solid gold pieces priced far beyond reach. That gap between meaning and accessibility sparked the beginning of Ka ‘Ohana.
Ka ‘Ohana was created to fill that space — to offer heirloom jewelry that’s just as luxurious and meaningful, but more accessible. Jewelry that could be worn with care, loved for years, and still feel within reach.
In Hawai‘i, jewelry is part of everyday life. It’s more than just jewelry — it’s connection. It’s the engraved bracelet given by a grandmother on graduation day, the necklace with a child’s name worn close to the heart, the quiet tradition of marking milestones with gold that tells a story. These pieces live through generations — becoming symbols of family, memory, and aloha.
Ask anyone from Hawai‘i, and they’ll likely remember the first piece they received, or the one they hoped to one day own. The way it was chosen with intention. The way it was worn with pride.
What makes Ka ‘Ohana truly special, though, is the community that’s formed around it. The stories shared every day from customers who once thought they could never own heirloom jewelry — and now proudly wear their names, their memories, their roots.
There’s the daughter who saved up to buy her first bracelet with her grandmother’s name engraved.
The mother who surprised her son with his nameplate after he admired her jewelry for years.
The woman who wears her necklace every day in memory of her sister — because it makes her feel close, even when she’s far away.
The couple who exchanged matching bracelets on their wedding day, with their vows etched on the inside.
The customer who sent us a message simply saying, “For the first time, I feel like I belong in something beautiful.”
The customer that just wanted to treat herself, because why not!
These are the moments we cherish most.
Because for us, Ka ‘Ohana is more than jewelry — it’s about love, memory, and belonging. It’s about honoring where you come from and who you hold close. And it’s about helping more people feel seen, celebrated, and connected through something they can wear and treasure.
In Hawaiian culture, ‘ohana means family — and we carry that spirit into everything we do. From design to delivery, we do our best to treat every customer like part of ours.
You don’t need a special occasion to wear Hawaiian jewelry. You just need a story.
We’re here to help you carry it — with beauty, with pride, and with aloha.
Ka ‘Ohana means family — and we’re so grateful to have you as part of ours. Mahalo for letting our pieces become part of your story.
See our newest beautiful additions here:
https://www.kaohanajewelry.com/collections/new-arrivals