Mermaids

Mermaids are beautiful, magical, and mystical.
The fantasy is so potent.  
The idea of swimming freely through the ocean, unencumbered by mortgages, taxes, errands, politics, and the relentless stream of information from
any and all electronic devices. 

Several years ago, I watched, "Mermaids:  The Body Found" on Animal Planet. 
Shortly after, various institutions revealed the entire thing to be a hoax.
BUT, what was told to my brain never quite made it to my heart. 
My theory is, "Why not?"
It's a simple, yet beautiful, theory.  
Do we really know everything?
Gaia* is forever revealing her secrets.  Little pieces of history and information that lead scientists and historians down a previously unheard of path.
What secrets does Poseidon** hold that we have not yet discovered?
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Making this collection became all encompassing.  The more pieces I made, the further my imagination took me into their world.
I created pieces for the big and bold mermaids who demand that their jewelry make a statement, for mermaid royalty, for those mermaids who like a more organic and natural look, and for the mermaids who prefer the most delicate and feminine of accessories.
A few of the pieces are also ones that I imagined mermaids themselves would create.

Beyond mermaids, I was inspired by how things in the ocean move. 
The power of the tides, the flowing, graceful dances of seaweed and kelp, and both the stillness and the fury of the waves are reflected in this collection.
I designed many of these pieces to be layered and dimensional. 
The ocean does not demand that things remain singular, flat,
and in rows, so neither did I.

I was also inspired by both the modern and the prehistoric creatures of the ocean.
Both are gifts and reminders of all of the various life forms that the ocean supports, including each one of us.

Please enjoy discovering all of the treasures in this collection.
If you would like to make any of these one of a kind pieces your own, please click on the picture and you will be taken to my Etsy site where you can read a more complete description and complete your purchase.

Thanks for joining me on this journey.
  

 *Greek Mother Earth goddess
**Greek god of the Sea

Handcrafted Glass & Clay Pendant, Cream Freshwater Pearls, Heliotrope Swarovski, and Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, & Findings - $140.00

Tiger Cowrie Shell Beads, Natural Mother of Pearl, Wood, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Leather - $90.00

Freshwater Pearls, Mother of Pearl, Shell, Abalone, & Sterling Silver Beads and Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Orange Coral, Sponge Coral, Antiqued Copper, & Vintage Red "Gem" Afghani / Afghanistan Pendant - $105.00

Natural, Pink Conch Shell Teardrops & Buddha Pendant with Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, and Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Synthetic Opal Fish Pendant Set in Ornate Sterling Silver, Blue Apatite Briolettes, & Sterling Silver Chain and Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Orthoceras Pendant, Mother of Pearl Drops, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Leather Cord - $225.00

Champagne Freshwater Pearls, Ancient Roman Glass Pendant, & Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, and Findings - $175.00

Grape or Violet Oyster Shell Beads, AAA Faceted Amethyst, & Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, & Findings - $175.00

Ammonite Fossils, Aqua, Patterned Czech Glass Drops and Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, & Findings - $175.00

Shiva Shell Intertwined with Teal Glass and Sterling Silver Chain and Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Interlocking White Freshwater Pearl Crosses and a White Keshi Pearl Pendant Set in Sterling Silver with Sterling Silver Beads and Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Handmade Afghani Glass Discs, Abalone, Greek Ceramic Bicones, Freshwater Pearls, & Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, & Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Brachiopod Fossils, Golden / Gold Coral Spikes, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Copper Leather - $115.00

Brachiopod Fossil, Mother of Pearl Chips, African Brass Spacers, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Leather Cord - This piece is currently showing at Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven, MI. Please contact me if you are interested.

Cluster Necklace with Pink, Orange, & Tan Handcrafted Fimo Clay Shell Pendant, Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski, Copper Findings, & Leather Cord - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Small, White Freshwater Pearl Chain, Large, Naturally Heart Shaped Pearl Pendant, & Sterling Silver Findings and Chain - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Large Shell Pendant, Light Olive Freshwater Pearls, Sterling Silver Beads & Findings, and Leather Cord - $105.00

Abalone, Wood Inlaid with Abalone, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Leather Cord - $145.00

Blue Kyanite Spikes, Green Kyanite Spikes, Fossilized Shark Tooth, and Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, & Findings - This piece is currently showing at Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven, MI. Please contact me if you are interested.

Gray and Tan Auger Shells, XL Abalone Chips, Mother of Pearl, & Sterling Silver Beads & Findings - This piece is currently showing at Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven, MI. Please contact me if you are interested.

Tiger Nassa Shells, Green Turbo Shell Chips, Natural Mother of Pearl, & Sterling Silver Beads and Findings - $85.00

Crinoid Stem Fossils, Omarolluck, Green Turbo Shell, Roman Bangle Bracelet Beads, and Copper & Brass - This piece is currently showing at Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven, MI. Please contact me if you are interested.

White Mother of Pearl Pendant, Yellow Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals, & Sterling Silver Beads and Findings - $130.00

Natural Tiger Coral Pendant, Tiger Coral Drops, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Leather Cord - $80.00

Conch Shell Pendant, Lisway Shell Swirl Head / Spiral Beads, Sterling Silver Beads & Findings, and Leather Cord - $135.00

Natural Sea Urchin Spine Fossils, Afghani / Afghanistan Coins, Sterling Silver Beads & Findings, & Leather Cord - This piece is currently showing at Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven, MI. Please contact me if you're interested.

Natural Green Turbo Shell Tusk / Large Chip Drops, Mottled Blue Czech Glass Ocean Beads, Sterling Silver Findings, & Gold Leather - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Fossilized Sand Dollar Pendant, Abalone Drops, & Sterling Silver Beads, Findings, and Chain - $140.00

Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Chips, Whole Red Cat Eye Shells, Sterling Silver Beads and Findings, & Leather Cord - $115.00

Calico Scallop Shell, Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski, Sterling Silver Beads & Findings, & Leather Cord - $125.50

Natural Blue / Red Caribbean Larimar, Burgundy Freshwater Pearls, & Sterling Silver Beads and Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Vintage, Light Green Mongo Shells, Mosaic Abalone Pendant, & Sterling Silver Beads, Chain, and Findings - $85.00

Faceted, Orange Coral Coins, Orange and Yellow Coral Fans, & Sterling Silver Findings - NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Collage / Mosaic / Recycled Statement Necklace with Shiva Shells, Silk Cord, and Sterling Silver Findings - $100.00