Jewelry
Artistically Handcrafted
Timeless Quality
Inspired by Nature
Elegant and Classic
Mriya Hawaii creations are for individuals who enjoy an intimate relationship with nature, particularly the ocean. You wish to wear something special, unique and handmade. When you select a piece of Mriya Hawaii wearable art, you can be sure that your piece was individually designed, created and hand polished to finish here in Hawai‘i. I am committed to crafting your piece so that it is solidly wearable, timeless, and keeps our wonderful natural world close to your heart and spirit.
I hope you will love wearing my exclusive designs. Each piece is designed to enhance your individuality, your unique beauty and your self confidence. Looking forward to hearing your Mriya (“dream”) Hawaii adventures.
Our Story
Marika Hura
Over the years, I combined facets of practical design, materials, and art. It is impossible not to be influenced by the beautiful islands where I live, and you will see Hawai‘i in a lot of my work.
A long time ago, and about 4,800 miles away, my father had a jewelry shop. As a child, I'd watch as he negotiated in New York City's Diamond District and went on buying trips. In the shop, I'd sit on my own matching stool and he'd pass me his loop, keeping me occupied looking at the characteristics of stones. I also enjoyed learning how things were made; I went on to get my degree in Engineering. That became my career.
For several years my spouse and I worked, lived and traveled in the US, Europe , and Asia. This wonderful opportunity enhanced my appreciation of the natural world. Eventually we settle in Hawai’i, a place where relationships with Hawai‘i’s ocean creatures, plants and animals are part of everyday life.
Hawai'i offered a wonderful opportunity to study metal smithing and forging, my avocation. I challenge myself to represent the natural world that I see and love in metal. I am happiest working and planning my pieces. Perhaps this is because designing and making jewelry is an alchemy of my childhood experiences, my practicality as an engineer, and my love of art in nature. Mriya means dream, and these are my Hawai‘i dreams.
What People Are Saying
“I absolutely love the ring, it’s perfect and I can wear it everyday, it is so comfortable!! I will be making future purchases from Marika’s shop!”
— Kim M.
“This piece ( Sterling Silver Humpback Whale Diving on Sterling Chain) is gorgeous and it makes me so happy! The Seller is wonderful... shipping was fast and the quality of her jewelry is awesome..”
— Elliott
Our Craft
Mriya Hawaii evokes the relationship between the individual and the natural world in which we live. My pieces are timeless, wearable and exclusively designed, by me. Only a few are made and some are one-of-a-kind, never seen before and never made again. All of my pieces are entirely handmade here in Hawai'i, not merely “designed” here and “manufactured” some place else. I use numerous techniques to create and sculpt my designs in metal, to represent organic curves in a structurally strong 3D form. Mriya Hawaii is practical to wear, as well as strikingly beautiful on you.
Because my jewelry pieces are handmade from design to finish, I specifically select the right grade of silver, gold or bronze, and the appropriate quality of stone for each creation. Most of my work is in special low-tarnish sterling silver, fine silver, or argentium, depending on the design I am creating. This means your silver is easy to care for.