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Bold & Bodacious: Boulder Turquoise Always Make a Statement

Posted by Lisa Mann · May 23, 2019

I’ve seen a lot of boulder turquoise at gem shows and here at Beach Treasures in Duck. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, another unique piece catches my eye…leading me to believe that the combinations of sterling and stone are nearly countless…which in my mind is why boulder turquoise jewelry always makes a statement!

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The Appeal of E. L. Designs

Posted by Lisa Mann · May 09, 2019

If you've visited us in Duck and here online, you've no doubt been introduced to this unparalleled line...it's irresistible! For starters, E. L. Designs are handcrafted -- not mass-produced – resulting in a unique piece of incomparable beauty, function, and quality. Put simply, the entire collection is delightful…bracelets, earrings, and necklaces with unique features, closures, and occasional little surprises.

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The Green of Spring & Splendid Things

Posted by Lisa Mann · April 25, 2019

Springtime – a time for freshness and hope! And with that, the color most commonly associated with this time of year is green. Here at Beach Treasures in Duck, gaspeite jewelry grabs our attention much in the same way that our blooming hydrangeas delight the walkers strolling the Town of Duck boardwalk.

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BT★Sterling: Treasures from the Sea

Posted by Lisa Mann · April 11, 2019

Much of the time, as we walk along the shore, we step over bits and pieces of broken shells – tidbits of flotsam and jetsam that have washed up -- at least for a little while. But on occasion, especially when you’ve discovered island time, something about the color or shape of a find beckons us to bend over and pick it up. Created from findings along the Outer Banks beaches – from Ocracoke to Carova, even as far south as Beaufort – and with the help of our in-house artist, Barbara Hearne, we’ve created a beautiful line of jewelry from the treasures that the sea has tossed our way.

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The Colors of Spring: Spiny Oyster Shell Jewelry

Posted by Lisa Mann · March 28, 2019

The colors seen in Spiny Oyster Shell have always reminded me of spring. Just like the vibrant spring blooms — spiny oyster shell is sought after for its brilliant colors and subtle striations resulting from the grooves that run along the surface of the shell.

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