Sharon Gilbert, a bench goldsmith and jewelry designer, has crafted exquisite jewelry pieces since 1975. A UH Mānoa fine arts graduate, her passion for jewelry blossomed during her high school years, and in 1985, she opened Lehua Jewelers, a beacon of handcrafted excellence that has guided her ever since. The captivating beauty of lehua and other Hawaiian flowers has inspired Sharon to create one-of-a-kind scrolls for traditional Hawaiian heirloom jewelry. These intricate designs are meticulously engraved into gold bracelets, pendants, and rings. The scrolls are adorned with black lettering, often bearing the wearer’s name, using a traditional technique that uses genuine black glass enamel. This technique stands out for its exceptional durability and aesthetic appeal. Lehua Jewelers also raised letters in gold, complemented by the absence of enamel. Lehua Jewelers has gained widespread recognition for its remarkable contribution to the “Miss Aloha Hula” award bracelet each year at the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.