The Treasure Trove: Beach Treasures Online Blog — Gemstone Jewelry
The desert southwest is an inspirational backdrop to be sure. Showcasing such an extensive collection of jewelry at Beach Treasures in Duck has provided me the good fortune to enjoy many a journey seeking and meeting designers and artisans. Over the years, I’ve learned a great deal about gems, but not nearly as much as I’ve learned from and about the artisans behind all this exquisite work. The stones are naturally beautiful – but the craftsmanship and artistry are what infuse them with their spirit.
From Humble Beginnings: Musings at the Start of a New Decade!
It's so hard to believe that it is a new DECADE! This has me counting -- literally -- the years since I started my journey at Beach Treasures in Duck and that in March of 2021 I will celebrate its 30th anniversary! To look back at the shop where this all started, it is hard to recognize the beginnings of the current iteration of Beach Treasures in Duck. We were Beach Essentials back then...filled with beach supplies, toys, 30+ tee shirt designs, novelties, and yes, those "beloved" Hermit Crabs! So were our humble beginnings.
Spread the Sparkle All Around
Amidst all that bustling, I appreciate taking the time to reflect on the moments shared with family and friends, customers, colleagues, and even strangers, to remember that the holiday season is about so much more. It is a time to reflect upon peace, love, and goodwill…the sparkle…the good stuff.
Pearls...All Sorts
As the saying goes, pearls are always appropriate whether your style is classic or contemporary. And just in case you’re wondering…adding them to your outfit doesn’t necessarily mean unpacking your grandmother’s traditional string of pearls. As you’re bound to discover from perusing our newest collection, pearl jewelry takes many forms and can actually be quite interesting.
Glimpse the Magnificent Southwest
The spider web opal jewelry showcased at Beach Treasures in Duck is Native American Made with origins in New Mexico. Years ago, on one of my annual treasure hunts out West, I was fortunate to discover an artisan whose passion is promoting spider web opal jewelry that has been authentically crafted in the traditions of Native American jewelry makers.