Nahele is the Hawaiian word for forest, grove,

trees and that which grows wild.

• ​E OLA KOA •

Live like a koa tree.

Live a long time, like a koa tree in the forest.

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #365 (Pukui)

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The koa tree is symbol of strength and resilience and vitality. This proverb is both a blessing and an encouragement—to live a full life, deeply rooted in enduring strength and flourishing with grace. 

Nahele Hawaiian Woods Jewelry is made from fallen branches of various trees on the Big Island.

Each piece is hand-painted with high-quality pigment paints and finished with protective resin.

All metals are nickel-free and hypoallergenic. 

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