Aloha and welcome to ShellsHawaii.com! My name is Janjira, and I’m so grateful you stopped by. I take great pride in creating each piece of jewelry with care, staying true to the Hawaiian tradition. I source all my shells directly from the local people of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i — relationships built on trust and mutual support. I create authentic Hawaiian shell jewelry including Ni‘ihau shell earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and loose shell supplies.

ShellsHawaii began in 2007 with a deep connection to Kaua‘i beaches and Ni‘ihau shell traditions. After years of learning and refining my craft, I officially registered as a Hawai‘i business in 2010. My husband ran the business statewide in Hawai‘i for over 42 years, always hiring local people and building family-like relationships with the community. He still owns a business in Hanalei, Kaua‘i, keeping our ties to the islands strong.

In 2024, we both relocated from Kaua‘i to Seattle because of my husband’s health. I had no choice but to leave my Hawai‘i business license and register a new business license in Washington. Our roots remain Hawaiian — my customer base is still 95% from Hawai‘i, with many more from Japan and the mainland.

Even though I had to move away from Kaua‘i, I am deeply grateful that customers from Hawai‘i still remain my main customers. From Seattle, I continue to create Hawaiian shell jewelry with aloha, honoring the traditions and relationships that began in Hawai‘i.