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Feb. 12, 2026
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New jewelry line is inspired by HoMA artworks
Handcrafted necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and a brooch echo Museum works and are exclusively available at the HoMA Shop
HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—New in the Honolulu Museum of Art Shop is a line by Gamar Jewellery inspired by artworks in its collection.
Guests will find elegant necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and a brooch that echo the colors and compositions of Georgia O’Keeffe’s lush painting of Maui’s ‘Iao Valley, Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic print Great Wave off Kanagawa, Theodore Wores’ portrait of Lizzie Victor, known as The Lei Maker, and the 11th-century Chinese sculpture of Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion.
Gamar Jewellery's necklace and earrings inspired by Theodore Wores' painting 'The Lei Maker.'
“I selected artworks based on their importance within the museum and broader culture of Hawai‘i, as well as their design possibilities,” says Lauren Salm, founder and designer of Gamar.
Salm, who divides her time between Honolulu and Paris, spent time at HoMA sketching details and forms of each artwork. She then took the sketches to India to select gemstones that reflect the colors and textures of the art and work with a family-run jeweler to transform the designs into handmade pieces.
Salm determined how to set the stones in metal and connect the pieces to best honor the unique feel of each artwork. The results are striking works of wearable art sparkling with gems such as tourmaline, amethyst, aquamarine, topaz, and lapis lazuli.
Prices range from $250 to $3,600.
Images available on request.
Gamar Jewellery's cascading necklace inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe's painting of ‘Iao Valley on Maui.
About HoMA Shop
The HoMA Shop offers customers a wide selection of art books, stationery, prints and posters that reflect the scope of the museum’s collections, art supplies, contemporary jewelry, clothing, housewares and objects by local designers, and many other engaging items.
With its specialty, mission-related products, the HoMA Shop offers the public the opportunity to shop with purpose. The arefully selected products reflect the Museum’s mission to build community, promote learning and inspire harmony and global connection. Many items featured are created and supplied by local artisans, designers, manufacturers and other small makers. When people make a purchase from the HoMA shop, they are also supporting local, regional and national businesses.
The HoMA Shop is open during museum hours, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Fridays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tel: 808-532-8703.
About Gamar Jewellery
Gamar Jewellery draws inspiration from the world’s natural and cultural heritage and incorporates traditional jewellery-making techniques. Gamar, which means moon and beauty in Arabic, is committed to susainability and giving back. All pieces are handcrafted using recycled gold and silver and ethically sourced gemstones. Growing up, founder and designer Lauren Salm lived in Indonesia, Oman, Kenya, Hawai‘i, France, South Africa, and Mexico. She has worked in environmental education, conservation, and humanitarian project development. In addition she studied art in Honolulu, New York, and Paris. Through Gamar she brings together these influences to celebrate the planet, the mystery and magic of existence, and the unique space each one of us creates within it.
About the Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is Hawai‘i’s premier art institution, inspiring and uplifting the community through transformative art experiences. Founded in 1927 to reflect Hawai‘i’s multicultural makeup, today HoMA’s extraordinary collection of more than 55,000 works of art from across the globe spans 5,000 years.
Through its collection, innovative exhibitions, and programs, the museum is able to tell stories relevant to Hawai‘i and the world at large. It serves as a gathering place of learning and discovery, where visitors can encounter new ideas, explore diverse perspectives, develop empathy, and contribute to their well-being through art. Home to an art school, Honolulu’s last art house theater, two cafes, and a shop—just 10 minutes from Waikīkī—HoMA is a vital part of Hawai‘i’s cultural landscape committed to access for all.
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10am–6pm; Friday 10am–9pm
Admission: Adults $25; residents $15; free for youth 18 and under; free for SNAP beneficiaries and college students enrolled at any Hawai‘i state university or college.
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