Ocean treasures

I spend most of my days beachcombing and searching for sea treasures for making sea-themed jewelry. I am not only searching for seashells and corals, but also for rare sea glass and sea pottery.

I spend most of my days beachcombing and searching for sea treasures to make beach-themed jewelry.

The greatest treasure ever discovered in the ocean wasn’t found in a pirate’s treasure chest. The most dazzling gem ever found in the sea was made right there, beneath the waves. Pearls are created when a tiny bit of sand gets stuck in an oyster’s shell. It irritates the oyster, who then produces a nacre to coat the irritant. Layer after layer of nacre builds up, creating a larger and larger pearl over time. Pearls are unique among gems because they develop underwater instead of in the…

Some of the shells from my collection. I hope you like my shot. Thank you for looking and for treasured comments. Hugs. Diane.

Sea Stars in the sand. Monterey Bay California U.S.A. Hopkins Point. Dive time 30 min max depth 60 Ft. Visibility ~ 20 ft. Nikonos V, U.W. Nikkor 20mm F 2.8 Fujichrome Velvia 50.

Shells ... . . #shells #sea #diamond #gold #beach

The oceans are vast and mysterious, covering 71% of our planet and containing all kinds of things that we have yet to discover, despite our best efforts to explore the deepest depths.