Jewelry trends in Hawaii tend to stick to the usual: pearls, shells, maybe some gold-plated monstera leaves. But Made By Lexee is new, turning real Hawaiian flowers into something you can wear and keep forever.
Lexee, the creative mind behind the brand, started Made By Lexee after stumbling across someone on the mainland making resin jewelry with ferns and daisies. She thought, "why isn’t anyone doing this with Hawaiian flowers?" A few months before graduating college, she started brainstorming. The rest is history.
Jewelry That Feels Like Home
For Lexee, this brand is personal. “I grew up picking flowers in my backyard, making lei's for hula, learning how to accessorize from my mom and aunties,” she says. “Jewelry and flowers have always been a part of my life, so combining them just made sense.”
Each piece starts with a handpicked flower from Oahu, carefully preserved in resin, then turned into jewelry with 14K gold-filled or sterling silver materials. Unlike fast fashion jewelry, Made By Lexee pieces aren’t just accessories, they hold a little bit of Hawaii in them.
More Than Just a Business
Running Made By Lexee isn’t just about making jewelry, it’s a full-time grind. “I do everything. The designing, the making, the website, the social media, the taxes, you name it,” Lexee says. “It’s overwhelming at times, but I love it. Seeing people wear my pieces and knowing they appreciate the meaning behind them makes it all worth it.”
She also isn’t interested in putting herself in a box. While the core of her business is Real Hawaii Flower Resin Jewelry, she sees herself as more than just a jewelry maker. “I’m a creative first. I want to keep experimenting and growing. Whether that’s through design, content, or whatever new ideas come my way.”
What’s Next for Made By Lexee?
The brand is still new, but Lexee already has big plans. More pop-ups, more events, and hopefully getting into major festivals like Made in Hawaii. But at the end of the day, what matters most is staying true to the brand’s roots: community, creativity, and sharing a piece of Hawaii with the world.
“I want people to feel something when they wear my jewelry,” she says. “It’s not just about looking good,
it’s about carrying a little piece of home with you, wherever you are.”
With how fast Made By Lexee is growing, it’s clear people are loving what she’s creating. And honestly? This is just the beginning.
(All Pictures @madebylexee)
Written by Daniel Domai
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