All of my pieces in the Gifts from the Sea originate on my beach walks, where I seek beautiful and/or unusual seashells that have potential as artisan jewelry. Some of the elements I use to embellish my seashell jewelry include freshwater pearls, crystals, metal beads, stones, gemstones, ceramic beads, glass, seagrass, charms, and more shells.  All of them are handcrafted with wire, sometimes woven or crocheted. Each was created with love of all things ocean.