Where to Buy Ni‘ihau Shell Lei

There are a number of retailers that carry an assortment of Ni‘ihau shell jewelry. Potential customers are advised to follow the suggestions made in the AUTHENTICITY section of this website before making any purchase of Ni‘ihau shell jewelry.

Although every source of Ni‘ihau shell lei is not listed here, the following retail establishments have a history of dealing with Ni‘ihau families, most for many years:

On Kaua‘i:

Niihau Helicopters (Kaumakani)
JJ Ohana (Hanapēpē)
Hawaiian Trading Post (Lāwa‘i)
Kaua‘i Museum Gift Shop (Līhu‘e)
Auntie Lynda’s Treasures (Coconut Marketplace)
Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art Gallery (Hanalei Center)

On Maui:

Maui Ocean Center (Māʻalaea)
Maui Hands (Wailea, Lahaina, Pāʻia, Makawao)

On O‘ahu:

Nā Mea Hawai‘i (Ward Warehouse in Honolulu)
Bishop Museum Shop Pacifica (Honolulu)
Honolulu Academy of Arts Gift Shop (Honolulu)
Haʻaheo Hawaiian Crafts (Honolulu)

On Hawai‘i Island:

Harbor Gallery (Kawaihae)

Ni‘ihau shell lei are also found on ebay.com and Facebook.