Collection: Maile

Given to signify respect and honor, according to Hawaiian tradition maile was the lei for people of all classes and all occasions. The maile is a long lasting lei and probably the oldest and most popular material used in lei by early Hawaiians. The native Hawaiian vine with shiny fragrant leaves, is often associated with Laka, the goddess of Hula and in ancient Hawaii, the maile was also considered a peace offering in the field of battle.  Known to many as the “lei of royalty,” the maile lei is noted for its rarity and considered by many to be the finest of all leis.  It is unsurprising then that this significant lei eventually found its way engraved onto Hawaiian Heirloom jewelry pieces.