I have to admit that the last couple of weeks of cold weather here on the East Coast really have me thinking about summer and visiting the nearby beach. And at the beach what do you normally find? Seashells!

I haven’t tried making any seashell jewelry yet, but when I start playing with it I’d like to make something like what I found at Christa’s South Seashells. And, yes, she lives near the Sea Shore – West Palm Beach, Florida!

While my pieces may not be this advanced anytime soon, I’m very impressed with the high quality of work and the amazing detail. Christa uses a lot of silver, coral and pearls, all of which work wonderfully together.
I can’t wait to start collecting shells and seeing what I can do with them this season.

If you don’t live near the water you can often buy sea shells from local craft stores or even the local bead store in your area. If you can’t find a ready source of shells you can always buy them online from places like Seashell World or any of the major online jewelry sites.