Handmade Artisan Jewelry Handmade Using The Gems Of The Earth And Sea
Welcome to my little corner on Etsy! I started making jewelry many years ago in high school. Back in those days, we had to take some sort of "home ec" class as an elective. It was either sewing, cooking, or jewelry. So, I chose jewelry because my grandfather was a jeweler and I used to marvel over the many beautiful colors and shapes of the gems.
TerraMar. The name (from Latin roots) was inspired by the confluence of the earth and the ocean and the many beautiful treasures both have to offer for my jewelry. The earth, with hundreds of different kinds of gemstones, rocks, and minerals; some rare, others plentiful; offers an abundance of colors and shapes.
The ocean, with each wave washing on shore brings with it a new treasure. It could be a shell or sea glass, polished by the tumble of the sea and kissed by the sun, or, perhaps a pearl. How something so wondrous emerges from an oyster's way of protecting itself is one of nature's loveliest surprises.
These offerings from the earth and the ocean are handcrafted by me using Sterling silver. The shape and color of the object with which I’m working, usually dictates the design. Sometimes, I’ll think I know what I want to do and how I want a piece to look and the end product is totally different. That’s the great part about art… sometimes it takes on a life of its own. And, in the end, I always love all of the pieces and hope you will, too!
I'm a great believer in giving back to my community and to those less fortunate all over the world. Every month, a portion of my sales are donated to a charity that I love or I make a donation to honor somebody or something. Suggestions are always welcome!