Beachstone Jewelry

bracelet We mix our most interesting granites, basalts and jaspers into one of our most popular pieces. Each piece is unique and can vary in tone, shape and size to relatively uniform and subdued. Our most popular magnetic clasp with safety comes on each piece. 22 kt. gold bezels, 14 kt. gold hinges and sterling underbezels. 7-1/2"x5/8"

ring We save our gemmiest stones for rings that include jet black basalt (as shown) or speckly granites. 22 kt. gold bezels and heavy 14 kt. gold shanks.

brooch Tumbling stones with an assortment or solid colors. Three different sizes, middle size shown. 22 kt. gold bezels with sterling. 4"x1"

 
 
 

horizon pins These unique brooches are assembled from wave-tumbled beachstones that have a perfectly placed intrusion of quartz or other mineral. We select stones that work well together and set them in 22 kt. gold. The result is and impression of mountains rising out of the ocean.

brooch In 22 kt. gold and 14 kt. gold. 2-3/4" long x 3/4"

brooch In sterling silver. 2-3/4" long x 3/4"

 
 
 
 

beachstone jewelry with a heart We search the beaches for beautiful stones, and search even harder for stones which are tumbled by the surf into heart shapes. We usually need to enhance the shape before they are set in 22 kt. bezels.

bracelet 22 kt. bezel with sterling underbezel and large spring ring clasp in 14 kt. gold. 8"x1"

brooch Heart of glass, heart of stone. 22 kt. bezels with sterling underbezel and large spring ring clasp in 14 kt. gold. 2"x1"

brooch Stack of hearts. 22 kt. bezels with sterling underbezel and large spring ring clasp in 14 kt. gold. 2-1/2"x1"

 
 
 
 

cut beachstone jewelry Jewelry set in heavy 14 kt. bracelet and ring. Stones are cut with the natural surface of the stone rising up for a dramatic effect. The hinging on the bracelet is subtle with a spring ring clasp.

bracelet In 14 kt. gold. 8"x1-1/4"

ring In 14 kt. gold. 3/4"x3/4"x1"

 
 
 
 

beachstone pin pendants Wave polished basalts and jaspers from islands in the Gulf of Maine. Set in 22 kt. gold with sterling underbezels. Pendants have pin backs so they can also be worn as brooches.

pendants Set in 22 kt. gold with sterling underbezels and pin backs. 2-3/4"x1-1/4"

 
 
 
 

Black basalt beachstones combined with large cubic zirconia This group plays with the perceived value of gems. The more you wear the basalt beachstones, perhaps you will feel, as we do, that the beachstones are as valuable as diamonds.

brooch 22 kt. gold bezels and sterling underbezels. 3-1/2"x1"

ring 22 kt. gold bezels and sterling underbezels.

 
 
 
 

gold balance tower Composed of rough surfaced beachstones set in 22 kt. gold with sterling underbezels. Can also be worn as a brooch, but wears very well with the 16" Friction Fit 14 kt. choker as shown.

rough rock pin pendant 22 kt. gold with sterling underbezels. 3-1/2"x1-1/4"

neck wire 14 kt. gold Friction Fit chain.

 
 
 
 
 

rough rock brooch Basalt beachstone featuring a rough, natural surface is paired with a cut gemstone. Some have X-shaped pearl or other gemstones. Set in 22 kt. gold bezels with 14 kt. underbezels. Each piece in this group is unique.

brooch With natural white Biwa pearl and citrine, 22 kt. gold bezel with sterling underbezel. 2"x2"x1/4"

brooch With amethyst, 22 kt. gold bezel with sterling underbezel. 2"x2"x1/4"

 
 
 
 

basalt beachstone and pearl rings Black basalt beachstone combined with a lustrous pearl. Set in a 22 kt. gold bezel with sterling shank.

ring Natural white Biwa cross pearl and black basalt beachstone set in 22 kt. gold bezel with sterling shank. 2"x1"x1"

ring Pearl and black basalt beachstone set in 22 kt. gold bezel with sterling shank. 2"x1"x1"

 
 

beachstone rings Beautiful beachstones paired with other beachstones or a cut gemstone. Set in 22 kt. gold with a sterling shank.

ring Basalt and granite beachstones bezel set in 22 kt. gold with sterling shank. 1-5/8" x7/8"

ring Pastel citrine (approx. 7 cts.) bezel set in 22 kt. gold with textured sterling shank. 1-1/4"x7/8"

 

 

 
 
 
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