The Gem Studio

I did a solo trip to Hawaii and was looking for the perfect remembrance for the trip- when I came across this place! I booked my appointment and received the nicest service ever! They also had a promo going on that subtracted $15 I believe? I would definitely recommend this place! Benny is the sweetest ever!!

Second time coming to get permanent jewelry! Upon arrival, my friends and I were welcomed in by staff and were very welcoming to us! They gave us a breakdown of everything they offer and even had $15 off promotion for permanent jewelry! You can book online for a reservation, but we were able to do a walk in and just filled out the waiver form online. Easy process, I got another permanent bracelet and they have a good variety of chains to choose from both silver and gold!

I happened to get a targeted Instagram ad while I was visiting Oahu for The Gem Studio and wanted to give it a try! I was able to book a last minute reservation same day. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Gwen who was friendly and gave me the run down of how everything worked. I signed up for the charms workshop so first thing was choosing a chain. They have a bunch of chains (both gold and silver) to choose from ranging from $30-$120. I chose a gold filled paper clip chain for $105. The pricing also differs if you're planning on doing either a necklace or bracelet. Then you get to choose the chain length, which they have some that you can try on. I chose the 18inch which was perfect for me. Picking out the charms was the fun part! However, it gets pretty crowded and busy with people picking out their charms. This overwhelmed me a bit but I managed to pick out some cute charms. They have tons to choose from ranging from $3-$10! Once you choose your charms, they set you up at a station and show you how to add the clasps to the necklace. This was really fun even being by myself however I'm sure it would be more fun with a friend or family member. Once all my charms were added, another team member helped me with ensuring that all the clasps were good on my charms. My total came out to $160 (chain & charms)! Such a fun experience!

Daughter and I came here before heading to airport for travel home. We wanted a keepsake from Hawaii and this was perfect. Be advised that this is an appointment only business and it gets busy. Just go to their website and book your appointment. They are located on the first floor of the shopping center right by Rolex. We arrived and were able to walk right in and get our permanent jewelry in no time. The staff working was only 1 and she was great! So friendly despite having a rude customer while we were there. She greeted us and walked us through choosing a bracelet and a charm. We selected our set and she got us in and out! They were having a BOGO 50% off when we were there. Total for 2 bracelets - 1 silver 1 gold with 1 charm was around $120. They offer jewelry making classes which is pretty cool also. Something I'd like to try next time!

Brooke is AMAZING. I came in asking if a ring could be made that I saw online but could never find. she recreated it same day (which I think isn't common but super kind of her to make happen!) since we were leaving the next day. it's fantastic and love how it turned out and pricing was super reasonable for something she custom made. thank you a million !! I love it and will always have this fond memory of this shop and hawai'i

Our family booked a party for jewelry making on Christmas Eve during our staycation. Julia was our instructor, and she was AMAZING!!!In our party we did one pendant, ring stamping, and ring inlay. The gem/shell/glass selection was great! The selection to customize your piece with different accents, so many to choose from! The pricing is great, and the face that you'll have a piece you made yourself and no one else will have something like that, priceless! I purchased a loose stone to return back to make another pendant. TIP: MAKE RESERVATIONS! Otherwise if they do not have time that day, you'll chance not having a spot for class or even getting your permanent piece done. Reservations can be made easily and quickly online.

We did the pendant and ring workshop and it was so much fun! Julia was super patient and bubbly and gave us lots of time to make our pieces. We also got the permanent jewelry at the end. The overall experience was great and would for sure recommend. It did take us a while to decide to go ahead with a workshop because it is a bit pricey, but the overall experience was worth it.

Such a cute spot! My husband and I had been wanting permanent jewelry for a while so I started to look up spots in the Waikiki area -just in case-. We were lucky to find The Gem Studio a short walk away from our hotel! They had a decent selection of gold and silver jewelry and we were able to find chains that we both liked. Bennie (I'm probably misspelling her name!) walked us through the process and was the one who linked both of us. The process took around 10 minutes per person - we were in and out of there in no time. Even better, they were offering a $15 off promo for permanent jewelry during the time we went! Definitely worth it in my opinion, but even the price without the promo was pretty good. Would highly recommend this place!

The Gem studio is a cute little spot. The service was decent and the ambiance is cute. I was originally referred by a friend who purchased some beautiful jewelry from here, but the selection of stones/gems wasn't as fabulous when I went to create my look. I don't fault Gem Studio because stones and gems are unique and vary in look, size, color, and clarity, so sometimes you win and sometimes lose. The Studio can be a tad pricey for the gems that they offer, but overall the value is doable if you include the workshop, etc. If you're a jewelry lover and visit Honolulu, HawaiiI, check them out!

I randomly stumbled into the Gem Studio when I was walking around the International Market Place and ended up getting a forever anklet.I think the guy who helped me was called Matt (it's been a while so apologies if it isn't). Matt walked me thru the entire process and showed me all the available anklets in gold. He also held them against my ankle so I know what they look like against my skin. I picked what I thought looked best and Matt went to work by welding the gold anklet to my ankle! It was simple, quick, and fun! Great experience on vacation with an even more awesome souvenir to take home!