Friday Findings: A Bucket of Buried Treasures

This Week on Friday Findings:

A Bucket of Buried Treasures

It’s shaping up to be another pleasant day in California, and as is customary for folks who live near the coastline, people are waking up, slipping on their flip flops and heading out for a morning cuppa coffee. In a few minutes, the morning fog will be burned off completely and the sunshine madness will take over. Folks will leave work earlier than normal, and pile into their cars for an afternoon (or weekend trip) to the shoreline.

As you fill your bags with beach towels and sunscreen, this Friday Findings column will be showing you what else to pack for your ocean adventure. Today we bring you some extra special ocean-themed jewelry picks, because a great day at the beach isn't just about a filling a bucket with sand. It's about finding buried treasure.

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STROLLING ON THE SHORELINE

Before you head down for the boardwalk today, check out this SHORELINE HAIRWRAP from Angela Hurtado of AzaharTiaras/Pavoreal in San Jose, Costa Rica. Her gorgeous hairpiece was created with Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and sterling silver wire. Angela’s designs are truly elegant, and are sure turn your simple stroll on the boardwalk into strut down the catwalk. Visit Angela at her blog and shops at:
http://AzaharTiaras.com, and http://Pavoreal.etsy.com.


SHORELINE HAIRWRAP
Angela Hurtado of Azahar Tiara/Pavoreal

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SAILING THE SEVEN SEAS

Ahoy Mates! Next on deck is a glittering design from Valerie Tyler of Valerie Tyler Designs in Cleveland, OH. Her elegant MARINA Earrings were created with faceted blue zircon quartz briolette, faceted aqua Czech glass, and sterling silver bead caps and French ear wires. A piece this stunning will definitely make any boat trip seem like a glamorous, yachting adventure, so before you set sail this weekend, visit Valerie at her blog, website and shop at: http://www.valerietyler.etsy.com.

MARINA EARRINGS
Valerie Tyler of Valerie Tyler Designs

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SURFING SURFARI

As the Beach Boys used to sing, you’ll be sittin’ on top of the world with this CATCH THE WAVE bracelet from Diane Geisel of MyGemStoneBox by DG Gems. Diane is based in Smithfield, RI and created this lovely and fluid bracelet catches its was from a wire sculpted blue-green dichroic glass focal bead that is accented by cane glass, and wrapped in sterling silver wire. To see more of Diane’s lovely gems and art glass, visit her at her blog, website, and shop at: http://www.unicorngem1994.etsy.com

CATCH THE WAVE BRACELET
Diane Geisel of My Gemstone Box by DG Gems

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SHOOTING THE CURL

All great surfer girls know that after you catch a wave, you have to dance a bit. So be sure to get your groove on and dance your night away with this spectacular DANCING ON THE WAVES bracelet from Hannah Salomon of Kutuu in North Wales, UK. This feminine and elegant piece is crafted from handmade sterling silver chain, handmade fine silver headpins, aquamarine and moonstone. To check out Hannah’s splendid design work, visit her at her blog, website and shop at: http://www.kutuu.etsy.com.

DANCING ON THE WAVES BRACELET
Hannah Salomon of Kutuu

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FISHY FISHY FISHY

After spending a day whipped by ocean breezes and zapped from bright sunshine, you can feed your pangs of hunger with a fabulous seafood dinner and view of the ocean. What better way to spend a moonlit evening on the water? Take a taste of this charming Fishy Kilt Pin from Rainbow Mermaid in the UK. It’s created with a variety of glass, pearl and crystal beads with sparkling charms from the ocean. Be sure to visit Rainbow Mermaid and her fun and whimsical designs at: www.rainbowmermaid.etsy.com

FISHY KILT PIN
Rainbow Mermaid

That's all the time we have time for today. I'd like to thank today's Friday Findings artists for sharing their treasures with us. See you next week on Friday Findings, and be sure to check back tomorrow for something splendid on Saturday Sparkle.