Island Symbol

Island Symbol We are a family run custom jewelry design company started back in 1975. We specialize in handmade pieces featuring pearls, corals, gemstones and much more.

We were Located on the Garden Island of Kauai from the 1980's until 2019. we create and design Tropical style jewelry. We now serve the New Orleans and Surrounding areas. Imagination String is a offshoot of our company in which we will come to your Birthday Parties, Events, Craft Shows, Farmers Markets and you can create your own one-of-a-kind piece! Where you and your friends, family, guests and or coworkers become designers! To learn more about rates and or if we serve your location call us at 808-212-7544, check out our website at www.imaginationstring.com

We include a wide variety of materiel in our one-of-a-kind designs. Featuring many different materials here are some things you might see in our pieces.

-Corals such as ; Rare Pink Coral, bioluminescence Gold Corals, Precious Black Coral, Bamboo Coral, Red Coral, Tiger Coral, Apple Coral and Blue Corals.

-Real Pearls, ranging from the brightest white, peacock reflecting blacks and even colors like lavender and oceanic blues.

-Mother of Pearl in all shapes and sizes.

-Gemstones ; Emeralds, Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Rubies, Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Obsidian, Aquamarine, Rose Quartz...etc.

-Lava Rock and Puka Shells

-Shell Pendants everywhere from Cowry Shells to Cones and anything inbetween. We have a ever changing variety as we are making new necklaces, bracelets and earrings everyday for both Men and Woman. The Puka Shell Wizard is a family owned and operated enterprise started back in 1975. Elisabeth Taylors original puka shell necklace was made by our founder Jon Pierson design for many years on the island selling his jewelry in major hotels and events throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Upon his passing in late 2005, He left the company to his son Jonathan Pierson. Jonathan who had spent his childhood accompanying his father at the hotels and helping create pieces as well, was well familiar with the Art of Custom Jewelry making. Today Jonathan and his wife Heather Pierson still enjoying creating new and innovative ideas for their jewelry to share with our friends, family and customers. Their Children Azrael, who is 13 and Ziva, who is 11. Are learning and designing their own jewelry as well! I suppose you could say it runs in the family :)

Good morning from Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market Come out on this beautiful morning and see what we’ve been workin...
09/27/2026

Good morning from Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market Come out on this beautiful morning and see what we’ve been working on! 🌺

A little something for him and her! Two beautiful varieties of jasper, handmade into bracelets in both men’s and women’s sizes! Perfect on their own or as a matching pair! 🥰

09/26/2026

Aloha from Bogalusa! 🌺🎶

We're all set up at the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival this weekend!

Come take a little stroll through our three tables of handmade, island- and nature-inspired jewelry. From pearls and gemstones to ocean-inspired treasures and handcrafted metalwork, we've brought a little bit of everything! 🌊🐚

We're here at Cassidy Park today and tomorrow, September 25–26. Stop by, browse and say aloha! 🥰

09/25/2026
Come see us this Friday and Saturday at the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival! 🎶🌺Enjoy some amazing blues, shop our new...
09/23/2026

Come see us this Friday and Saturday at the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival! 🎶🌺

Enjoy some amazing blues, shop our newest made jewelry pieces and support the other local artists! We can’t wait to see y’all there! 💙

🎶 TWO DAYS. ONE PARK. A WHOLE LOT OF BLUES. 🎶

The Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is back September 25 & 26 at Cassidy Park — and this year we’re celebrating 15 YEARS of Heart, Soul & Sound!

🎸 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Resurrection Blues Band
Randy Jackson of Zebra
Peyton Falgoust Band

🎶 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Dean King Band
Red Freeman Band
Resurrection Blues Band
Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe with Christian Serpas of Ghost Town
Angela Easley
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
MR SIPP

And it’s more than the music!
Kids Zone • Car Show • Camping • Food Vendors • Art Vendors • Festival Merchandise

🎟️ TICKETS
Friday — $20
Saturday — $25
Weekend Pass — $40
VIP Weekend Pass — $150

Come spend the weekend with us in Cassidy Park and help us celebrate 15 years of blues, heritage and Bogalusa!

Tickets & info: BogalusaBlues.com

15YearsOfBlues

Aloha from Market in the Park! It’s a beautiful day here today! We are here till 2pm and at Abita Springs Art and Farmer...
09/19/2026

Aloha from Market in the Park! It’s a beautiful day here today! We are here till 2pm and at Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market Sunday 🌺❤️

Come see us tomorrow at Market in the Park and check out all the amazing vendors there ❤️ we are in spot 15! We have too...
09/18/2026

Come see us tomorrow at Market in the Park and check out all the amazing vendors there ❤️ we are in spot 15! We have too many new pieces to post pictures of them all! We will have a few different colors of newly made drop pearl earrings!

Come see us Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market Sunday morning! Check out all of our new earrings and bracelets we’ve b...
09/13/2026

Come see us Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market Sunday morning! Check out all of our new earrings and bracelets we’ve been making 🌺

What a great treat for us!! Tomorrow we will be at the German Coast Farmers Market tomorrow morning at the St. Charles P...
09/12/2026

What a great treat for us!! Tomorrow we will be at the German Coast Farmers Market tomorrow morning at the St. Charles Parish Library
!! Come by and see all our new creations! 🌺

Sunday we will be at Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market

Aloha and good morning from Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market! It’s a ☀️ beautiful day here today!
09/06/2026

Aloha and good morning from Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market! It’s a ☀️ beautiful day here today!

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Farmers Markets, Birthday Parties, Events
Gretna, LA
70053

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(808) 212-7544

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