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Maker Spotlight: Dazed Gem

Hi, I’m Jackie—29 years old and from O’ahu, Hawai’i. My journey with jewelry making began when I was a child, creating little pieces alongside my mom. I always found it so captivating and fun. It wasn’t until 2020, though, that I fully embraced the craft as an adult, starting with quirky wire wraps that felt more like experimentation than anything serious.

In 2021, after sharing some of my jewelry goals with a close friend, she recommended I take classes at a local studio called Bead It. There, I learned everything from crafting fused chains and bangles to bezels and wire wrapping techniques.

For me, jewelry isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about intention. When I choose stones, I focus on their healing properties, creating pieces that serve as daily reminders of the intention behind them. Personally, I wear my jewelry as a reminder to keep pushing forward and stay focused but that also changes depending on what I want to zero in on. I want the pieces I create to plant seeds of healing and reflection for others, too. If my jewelry can help someone on their spiritual journey—whether by offering a sense of strength, comfort, or simply the reminder that they’re not alone—then I’ve done my job.

To other jewelry makers, artists, or anyone who needs to hear it: my advice is simple—"just keep going." This was advice I received from many artists along the way. Don’t let a difficult project, challenging subject, or tough situation stop you from moving forward.

You can find Jackie’s jewelry in store at Onomea Country Market and online at https://www.dazedgem.com and instagram.com/dazedgem 

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Community Happenings

• 5k Walk & Run on April 19th at sunrise (6:30 ish-9:30am) along the Onomea Scenic Route. Register at https://www.projectkanu.org/onomea5k

• Lā Honua Earth Day Festival on April 19th at Pepeekeo Park sunrise to sundown. Join us for tree/plant giveaway, scenic 5k walk & run, Earth Day market, live performances, and pau hana. https://www.projectkanu.org/lahonua

• Niu Workshop & Malama ʻĀina Day on April 27th from 9am-1:30pm at the Onomea Farm Hub farm in Papaikou. Join in an interactive day learning from Hawaiʻi Island organizations working with niu. Register at https://forms.gle/pPVyS9gMZErV1qqB7 & find more info at https://www.projectkanu.org/cultivate

• Hui Mālama I Ke Ala ʻŪlili - huiMAU has 2 open positions: ʻĀina Education Program Specialist & ʻĀina Education Program Assistant. Join their ʻāina restoration crew. Find more information at alaulili.com and instagram.com/huimau_ohana 

• Hale O Lono Workday every 2nd Saturday of the month. April 12th, 2025. 9am-11:30am. Join them in connecting with ʻāina through traditional Hawaiian fishpond management in Keaukaha. More information at instagram.com/hale_o_lono and edithkanakaolefoundation.org/sites Potluck encouraged. Recommended to bring tabis, gloves, sunscreen, and water.

• Native Hawaiian Plant Festival on April 12th 9am-3pm at Laulima Nature Center. Giveaways, educational booths, and hands-on activities. laulimanaturecenter.com/events and instagram.com/laulimanaturecenter

• Supply Chain Workshop on Thursday April 17th from 1pm-4pm at Hawaiʻi Farm-To-Car in Hilo or on Zoom. Featuring Catarina Zaragoza-Dodge with The Locavore Store.

• Mākeke Mele Manaka at Island Nation Hawaiʻi on April 23rd-25th from 10am-6pm. Local vendors, workshops, food, live music. Register for workshops at https://www.kawaihona.com

• Onomea Country Market is a distribution location for Hawaiʻi Farm-To-Car by Hoʻōla Farms; an online farmers market for local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, value-added products, and more. SNAP/EBT accepted. Shop online Friday-Monday and pickup on Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm at the Pepeʻekeo location. https://hoolafarms.org/hawaii-farm-to-car/

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