Koa heart represents hope

Through Valentine’s Day, Martin & MacArthur is offering its handcrafted Heart for Hope pendant as a fundraiser for the Hawaii Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The Heart for Hope is a koa pendant on a black cord, created by Van Tanabe and commissioned by the company to support JDRF Hawaii’s efforts to find a cure for diabetes.

The $39 pendant is available at Martin & MacArthur stores at Ala Moana Center, Hilton Hawaiian Village and Sheraton Waikiki stores, as well as online at MartinandMacArthur.com.

Forever blooms

Once again, the students of Honolulu Community College’s Sheet Metal and Plastics program are putting their skills to work for love, creating roses from silver sheet metal for Valentine’s Day gift-giving.

The "Forever Roses" are guaranteed to last as long as any earthly love, and will be available for $5 apiece between noon and 4 p.m. Friday and Monday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, although sheet metal department Chairman Danny Aiu recommends showing up early — the supply sold out last year.

The roses will be available on campus in Building 17. Call 845-923.

New location for Bridal Boutique

The Bridal Boutique has moved to from its Cooke Street location to 627 South St.

The company, started in 2006 by Joyce Coelho and Cecilia Domingo, will continue to offer wedding gowns; bridesmaid, flower girl and mothers’ dresses; and bridal accessories. Call 597-8893.

Trunk show offers items from India

CHAI Studio will host an India trunk show from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, featuring new caftans, one-of-a-kind jewelry and textiles gleaned from a two-week buying trip in India.

Those who purchase a piece of jewelry will receive a 10 percent discount off other items for the day.

Guest speaker Elizabeth Makarr will speak about "Feng Shui for Love," to help bring love into your home, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

To RSVP call 536-4543 or email chaihnl@gmail.com.

Thoughts of chocolate

This Valentine’s Day, chocolate and precious metal can come in one sweet package, with Maui Divers Jewelry offering such delectable baubles as its Chocolate Tahitian Pearl Pendant, set in 14K rose gold.

The piece is now discounted to $249 from its regular price of $495.

In addition, select Maui Divers Jewelry locations will be offering a gift box of Honolulu Cookie Co. cookies, free with any purchase of at least $100.

Also available for Valentine’s Day is the jeweler’s Signature Aloha Hearts Collection, with heart-shaped pieces starting at $120, available in 14K yellow, white and rose gold, some with diamond accents.

Maui Divers locations participating in the Honolulu Cookie Co. offer are at Ala Moana Center, Hilo Hattie in Ala Moana Center, Maui Divers Design Center at 1520 Liona St., Hilo Hattie on Nimitz Highway, Waikiki Beach Walk, Island Pearls in Beach Walk, International Market Place, Kings’ Shops in Waikoloa (Hawaii island) and Queens’ Marketplace in Waikoloa.

Call 946-7979.

A bandit for your valentine

Hello Kitty is out on a mission to steal the hearts of girls of all ages with its newest collection, “Hello Kitty Love Bandit.”

The collection, out in time for Valentine’s Day, includes T-shirts, a tote bag, coin purse, lunch box, iPhone case and other accessories marked by a masked kitty in a knit cap.

Prices range from $6 to $30. Look for the pieces at Sanrio stores.