behind the scenes of summer 2012

I am proud to say that I still make all of my jewelry by hand (its honestly one of my favorite parts about my job). I thought I'd give you a peak into the behind the scenes of my construction of the different designs. enjoy!

step one of making the newport necklace

stringing the three strands

crimp time!

ta da!

the newport necklace

hyannis necklace in the works

the hyannis necklace

oahu necklace, step one

stinging the oahu necklace

the oahu necklace

permanent summer collection

a few years ago I made a few necklaces with coral and gemstone starfish and they were such a success that I decided to make them part of a permanent summer collection. the designs are inspired by childhood summers in rhode island and cape cod, and recent summers in the hamptons and nantucket, where most days were spend playing in the ocean. these preppy statement necklaces are perfect for an afternoon by the pool, cocktails on the beach, or a clambake. 

me wearing the seconsett necklace poolside in amagansett

the chatham earrings

fantastic seafood in montauk

my mom wearing the hyannis necklace poolside in nantucket

the newport necklace

afternoon at the beach in nantucket

the montauk earrings in amethyst

my mom and aunt sport my multicolor and kauai necklaces in nantucket

introducing: summer 2012!

I'm really excited to announce the launch of my summer 2012 collection!
oh, and my new ecommerce site!! 

my summer 2012 collection was inspired by my travels in hawaii. I loved the contrast of the green and brown palm tress against the gorgeous blue sky during the day and vibrant sunsets in the evening. my collection is made from coral, wood, and coconut palm (purchased on the island of maui!).

kauai necklace

oahu necklace

maui earrings

oahu bracelet

stunning hawaii sunset