from the wreck of the bijoux grande From an exhibition at a museum in Maine. Graduated granite drops hang from this heavy hammered silver chain. 51" long.
 
 
 
Silver and Granite Necklace Eight drilled granite beachstones are set around hammered silver, creating a lovely, playful piece. It is hung as a pendant on a 24" handmade chain without a clasp.
 
 
 

Beachstone bracelets These bracelets feature stones found along the stunning Maine coastline, from granites to jaspers and basalts. Six to nine stones are bezel set in fine silver and hinged together for flexible links. Available in a variety of lengths and widths with various clasps.

 
 
 
 

sterling silver pendant with three beachstones Puffy silver doughnut, 1/2" thick. Black basalt has natural surface on both sides, pebbles are wave tumbled.

pendant On a 28" sterling chain. 3-1/2"x2"

 
 
 
 
 

sterling rings with stand-up stones These quirky rings are attention getting with the stage-like positioning of altered beachstones.

stand-up rings Beachstones set in sterling silver. 1"x1"x2"

 
 
 
 
 

caged stone A wave polished granite pebble, rapped in a sterling cube. Hung on a double stainless wire long enough to fit over your head, no clasp needed.

caged granite Sterling silver on a double stainless wire 24" long. 1"x1"

 
 
 
 

Balance Brooches Beachstones securely attached to a sterling silver bar brooch.

Balance broocH (top) Bar brooch in sterling silver with securely fastened beachstones. 4"x1"x0.5"

 
 
 

Balance Brooch Sterling silver bar with 14 kt. gold element and wave polished beachstones in an asymmetric pattern.

Balance broocH Sterling silver bar, 14 kt. gold element and natural beachstones.4"x1"x0.5"

 
 
 

boat Brooches in sterling silver with 14k elements. Varied use of beachstones.

Boat broocHes Sterling silver bar with 14 kt. gold elements and beachstones. About 4"x1" from

 
 
 
 

sterling framed jewelry with cut beachstones The granite and jaspers are raised above the surface of the silver for heightened drama.

bracelet Flexible link in sterling with spring ring clasp. 8"x1"

earrings Clip pierced in sterling silver. 1"x1"

pendant On a 16" multi-wire choker. 1"x1"

 
 
 
 

chunky bracelet Large scale hinged bracelet of sterling silver and mixed minerals including tourmaline, aquamarine, quartz and beachstones. Each bracelet is unique and stones may vary.

bracelet Sterling silver with mixed minerals. 8"x1"x1"

 
 
 
 

cut stone brooches These unique brooches have gemstones that have been brutally cut in half. The arrangement of the gemstones and granites make for complex and engaging concepts.

cut stone brooch Granite and gemstone set in silver. 3"x1"

 
 
 
 

boat brooch series Inspired by sailboats along the Maine coast. Each piece is unique in this group.

boat brooch with elements Sterling silver bar with 14 kt. gold elements and beachstones. 1"x4"x0.5"

 
 
 
 

Silver Disc and Beachstone bracelet Six round granite beachstones are drilled and set in these heavy silver discs. The irregular edge on the discs matches the speckled granite well. 1"x6"

 
 
 
 
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