Jewelry born from love of islands the ocean & by RockAndSeaDesigns

Welcome to Rock and Sea Designs!

Rock and Sea represents my love of islands, the ocean, the mountains, trees, flowers, and everything in between. I spent a lot of time in South Florida as a child, and the beach felt like a second home. My husband and I have enjoyed traveling the Caribbean over the years, and once we discovered St. John, USVI, we knew we had found “our place” that we would visit again and again. I’m so inspired by its natural untouched beauty, the brilliant colors of the turquoise water, the reefs, and the plants and wildlife. My experiences, memories and photos of this island are a big influence on my designs. I also find many design ideas right around my home in beautiful Atlanta, GA. Gardening and being around nature are two of my favorite things.

I set my sights on jewelry design at a young age. As a little girl growing up in Connecticut, I spent summers visiting Crystal Lake in Ellington, CT with my grandparents. Crystal Lake was formerly known as “Ruby Lake” because of the prevalence of Garnets in the surrounding area. When I wasn’t practically living in the water, I was perched at the water’s edge meticulously picking through gray rocks embedded with beautiful, sparkling Garnets as my amused grandmother kept watch nearby. I used small stones to carefully chip away the soft rock to extract the red treasures, and would present the gems to my grandmother with great delight.

In high school, I discovered my love of beading, and also took metalsmithing jewelry classes at my school, which really awakened my love for creating beautiful things by hand. During my college years, the artsy town of Ithaca, NY provided a wonderful creative outlet. In my spare time, I made wire wrapped gem necklaces, and sold them at local shops.

After college, my video career took hold, and I spend many years in corporate video and event production. I still made jewelry occasionally, but didn’t have a lot of extra time to dedicate to it. After leaving my corporate job at the end of 2015, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to reignite my jewelry passion, and Rock and Sea was born.

When people wear a piece of my jewelry, I hope that they feel as beautiful and as special as the moment and the visuals that inspired it.

Thank you very much for visiting my shop and reading my story. I hope you enjoy browsing through my creations.

Please follow Rock and Sea Designs on Instagram to see my work, as well as my travel photos that inspire my designs:
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Joanna on Aug 29, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Kara’s work is always lovely, I’m a returning client who will keep coming back for more of her beauties!

RESERVED for Joanna, Sunset Necklace

RESERVED for Joanna, Sunset Necklace
Marcia on Aug 27, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This is my second purchase from Rock and Sea Designs.
Kara, the shop owner is an amazing, creative artist.
I’m in love with her jewelry!!!
Marcia Barker

RESERVED FOR MARCIA, Blue Dangle Earrings, Larimar Earrings, Blue Stone Dangle Earrings, Caribbean Blue, Rock and Sea Designs

RESERVED FOR MARCIA, Blue Dangle Earrings, Larimar Earrings, Blue Stone Dangle Earrings, Caribbean Blue, Rock and Sea Designs
Marine on Aug 24, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Just beautiful! I love these earrings so much!

Blue Topaz Earrings, Yellow Citrine Earrings, Topaz and Citrine Earrings, Yellow Dangle Earrings, Gold Vermeil, Blue and Yellow

Blue Topaz Earrings, Yellow Citrine Earrings, Topaz and Citrine Earrings, Yellow Dangle Earrings, Gold Vermeil, Blue and Yellow
Marcia on Aug 15, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Breathtakingly Beautiful..
The color of these earrings is stunning..
Kara, the shop owner, does exquisite work and is a pleasure to do business with.
I can't wait to order something else.
Thank you so much!

Blue Dangle Earrings, Larimar Earrings, Blue Stone Dangle Earrings, Caribbean Blue, Gift for Her, Rock and Sea Designs

Blue Dangle Earrings, Larimar Earrings, Blue Stone Dangle Earrings, Caribbean Blue, Gift for Her, Rock and Sea Designs
Mrinalini on Aug 3, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

This gorgeous, fun necklace is prettier in person and am looking forward to wearing it when the weather gets warmer. Thanks, Kara, for making me this piece... I absolutely love it. 💖 💖 💖

RESERVED, Crocheted Australian Rainforest Jasper Necklace with cherry quartz

RESERVED, Crocheted Australian Rainforest Jasper Necklace with cherry quartz
Mrinalini on Aug 3, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Delightful earrings that are even more beautiful in person. Fun and beachy, I bought a pair for a friend too who loves hers, so am thrilled to have my matching pair. Thanks, Kara, for all your help and patience. I am so thrilled my order arrived safely. 💖💖💖

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Mrinalini on Aug 3, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Delightful earrings that are even more beautiful in person. Fun and beachy, I bought a pair for a friend too who loves hers, so am thrilled to have my matching pair. Thanks, Kara, for all your help and patience. I am so thrilled my order arrived safely. 💖💖💖

RESERVED Chrysocolla Earrings 14k Gold Fill, Style A

RESERVED Chrysocolla Earrings 14k Gold Fill, Style A
Akanksha on Jul 15, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

I love these SO much!!! My 1st Etsy purchase and I am mighty pleased with it!! 💙And Kara was an absolute joy to correspond with!! My friend introduced me to her account and I am thankful for that 💎

Green Opal Earrings, Pink Freshwater Pearl Wire Wrapped Earrings, Green Peruvian Opal Earrings

Green Opal Earrings, Pink Freshwater Pearl Wire Wrapped Earrings, Green Peruvian Opal Earrings
Mrinalini on Jul 3, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Bought this gorgeous pair of earrings as a gift for a dear friend, knowing how lovely Kara's jewellery is, and my friend absolutely loves it. Kara is so lovely and made sure the gift was beautifully wrapped, and made it really easy for me to do something special for my friend. Thanks, Kara! 😍

Chrysocolla Earrings 14k Gold Fill, Aqua Quartz Earrings, Elegant Wire Wrapped Earrings, Blue Dangle Earrings, Gift for Her, Ocean Earrings

Chrysocolla Earrings 14k Gold Fill, Aqua Quartz Earrings, Elegant Wire Wrapped Earrings, Blue Dangle Earrings, Gift for Her, Ocean Earrings
Scot Diaz on Jun 24, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful necklace. I gave it to my daughter and she loves it. I would definitely buy more!

Silver Sun Petroglyph Necklace with Blue Turquoise Stone Drops, Sun Pendant, Turquoise Necklace, Summer Necklace

Silver Sun Petroglyph Necklace with Blue Turquoise Stone Drops, Sun Pendant, Turquoise Necklace, Summer Necklace

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Amazonite Necklace, Amazonite Teardrop Pendant, Blue Ocean Necklace, Ocean Jewelry, Beach Necklace, Mixed Metal Necklace

Teal Green Earrings, Green Quartz, Green Gemstone Earrings, Green Dangle, Amethyst Earrings, Flower Earrings, 14k Gold Filled

Blue Quartz Earrings, Blue Gemstone Earrings, Raindrop Earrings, Blue Boho Earrings, Blue Gemstone, Chain Earrings

Ocean Blue Earrings, Moonstone Earrings, Moonstone Dangle, Sterling Silver, Wire Wrapped, Blue Czech Glass, Aqua, Capri Earrings

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Black Onyx Earrings, Copper Onyx Earrings, Czech Glass, Copper Dangle Earrings, Leaf Earrings, Autumn Earrings

Amethyst Earrings Gold Vermeil, Oxidized Sterling Silver Ear Wires, Mixed Metal Amethyst Earrings, Amethyst Dangle Earrings, Amethyst Drops

Earthy Earrings, Mookaite Jasper Earrings, Sparkly Earrings, Autumn Earrings, Fall Earrings, Jasper Dangle, Gift for Her

Green Jade Earrings

Fall Leaf Earrings, Copper Leaves, Colorful Earrings, Leaf Jewelry, Wire Wrapped Copper Earrings

Botswana Agate Necklace, Earthy Agate Bar Necklace, Quartz Necklace, Copper Necklace, Beaded Bar Necklace

Ocean Blue Earrings, Moonstone Earrings, Moonstone Dangle, Sterling Silver, Wire Wrapped, Blue Czech Glass, Aqua, Capri Earrings

Welo Opal Necklace, Ethiopian Opal, Dainty Opal Necklace, Fire Opal, Three Gemstone Pendant, October Birthstone, Gift for Her

Blue Topaz Earrings, Yellow Citrine Earrings, Topaz and Citrine Earrings, Yellow Dangle Earrings, Gold Vermeil, Blue and Yellow

Pink Quartz Earrings, Amazonite Earrings, Sterling Silver, Pink Dangle Earrings, Aqua Earrings, Pink Drops

Blue Quartz Earrings, Blue Gemstone Earrings, Raindrop Earrings, Blue Boho Earrings, Blue Gemstone, Chain Earrings

Pink Chalcedony Necklace, Pink Gemstone, Pink Pendant, Dainty Pink Necklace, Layering Necklace, Mixed Metal, Gift for Her

Aqua Quartz Necklace, Stainless Steel Chain, Mixed Metal Necklace, Blue Stone Necklace, Blue Ocean Necklace, Minimalist, Layering Necklace

Orange Bamboo Coral Earrings, Tropical Earrings, Blue Green Orange Earrings, Coral Jewelry, Aqua Blue Beach Earrings, Tropical Hoops

Blue Apatite Necklace, Raw Apatite, Apatite Gemstone Necklace, Apatite Bar Necklace, Apatite Nugget, Blue Gemstone Bar Necklace

Teal Blue Quartz Teardrop Necklace, 5 Gemstone Necklace, Blue Gemstone Pendant, Blue Stone Necklace, Sterling Silver, Gift for Her

Chrysocolla Earrings 14k Gold Fill, Ocean Earrings, Blue Green Dangle Earrings, Blue Gemstone, Tropical Earrings

Teal Green Earrings, Green Quartz, Green Gemstone Earrings, Green Dangle, Amethyst Earrings, Flower Earrings, 14k Gold Filled

Colorful Mandala Necklace, Beaded Circle Necklace, Mother of Pearl, Mandala Pendant, Beaded Boho Necklace, Blue and White Necklace

Amazonite Necklace, Amazonite Teardrop Pendant, Blue Ocean Necklace, Ocean Jewelry, Beach Necklace, Mixed Metal Necklace

3 Stone Necklace, Three Stone Necklace, Colorful Gemstone Necklace

Larimar Necklace, Larimar Pendant, Blue Ocean Necklace, Beach Necklace, Resort Necklace, Mixed Metal

Orange Gemstone Earrings, Orange Earrings, Orange Dangle, Wire Wrapped Copper Earrings, Orange Chalcedony Dangle Earrings

Red Garnet Earrings, January Birthstone Earrings, Rutilated Quartz Earrings, Tourmalinated Quartz, Birthday Gift

Edgy Earrings, Chain Earrings, Sparkly Earrings, Rocker Earrings, Mixed Metal Copper and Stainless Steel Earrings, Sparkly Dangle

Long Druzy Necklace, Sparkly Necklace, Pink Druzy, Blue Druzy, Druzy Agate, Tassel Necklace

Ametrine Necklace, 14k Gold Fill Ametrine Bar Necklace, Amethyst and Citrine Gemstone Necklace, Chain and Gemstone Necklace

Mermaid Earrings, Blue Ocean Earrings, Blue Chalcedony Earrings, Blue Crazy Lace Agate, Caribbean Blue, Resort Earrings, Gift for Her

Sparkly Blue Earrings, Blue Quartz, Dainty Blue Gemstone Earrings, Herringbone Wrap, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold Fill, Gift for Her

Chain and Turquoise Bracelet, Genuine Turquoise, Turquoise Nuggets, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel Chain

Gold Hoop Earrings, Teal Blue Quartz, 14k Gold Fill Hoops, Quartz Hoops, Blue Quartz Hoops, Blue Gemstone

Blue Gemstone Earrings, Sterling Silver Stick Earrings, Mixed Metal Stick Earrings, 14k Gold Fill, Aqua Blue, Gift for Her

Colorful Fall Necklace, Gemstone Bar Necklace, Canada Green Jade, Sunstone, Amethyst, Green Rutilated Quartz, Yellow Jade, Gift for Her

Orange Dangle Earrings, Fall Earrings, Orange Earrings

Purple Flower Earrings, African Turquoise Earrings, Copper Wire Wrapped Earrings, Jade Earrings, Purple Gemstone, Gift for Her

Pearl Pendant, Leaf Necklace, Wire Wrapped Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Peacock Pearls, Boho Pearl Necklace, Fall Necklace

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