About the treasures of the sea

Have you ever wondered why we are drawn to the treasures of the sea – to pearls, shells and mussels – as if they carry something more than just beauty?

Perhaps it is because they tell us something profound about life itself. About the patience of time, the wisdom of nature and that which slowly grows in stillness and protection. For generations, people have been fascinated by these organic materials – not just as jewelry, but as symbols of femininity, strength, mystery and the infinite power of the sea.

Here their story begins...

Created by the sea, shaped by time

Deep beneath the surface, in saltwater or still lagoons, mussels, snails and pearl-bearing organisms live in silent harmony with the sea. Over the years, these creatures create some of nature’s most beloved treasures: pearls, shimmering seashells and fossilized limestone formations. They are shaped by the rhythm of life itself – a slow weave of minerals, movement and protection.

Throughout history, people all over the world have valued these gifts of the sea – both for their beauty and their symbolism. In many cultures, they have been linked to wisdom, femininity, protection and spiritual connection with the deeper powers of the sea.

About pearls, mussels and shells

Pearls are formed in mussels and oysters when a foreign substance, such as a grain of sand, penetrates the interior of the shell. As a protection, the animal begins to surround the irritation with layer after layer of nacre – a substance that also provides the inner shine of the shell. Over time, this becomes a pearl, naturally round or irregular in shape.

Seashells and mussel shells consist mostly of calcium carbonate and their patterns, colors and textures are influenced by the animal's habitat, age and species.

Jewelry from the bosom of the sea

Even in ancient times, people adorned themselves with shells, mussels and pearls – not just for beauty, but as status symbols, protective amulets and ceremonial objects.

In some cultures, seashells were used as currency. In Egypt, shells were placed in tombs to accompany the soul, and in Polynesia, they were worn as a sign of strength, wisdom, and closeness to the powers of the sea.

For thousands of years, pearls were reserved for emperors, queens, and priests, precisely because of their rarity and mystique. It is only in modern times that pearls have become available to more people.

An ancient relationship between humans and the sea

Collecting seashells and mussels is something deeply human – from a child’s first beach find to the ritual use of indigenous peoples. The gifts of the sea have always symbolized what lies beneath the surface, what is worth waiting for, what is both protective and vulnerable.

People throughout history have worn shells as a sign of belonging, fertility, or connection with sea goddesses. Some coastal cultures also decorated their homes, altars, and boats with shells to appease the forces of nature.

The meaning of jewelry today

When we wear jewelry with seashells, mussels or pearls, we are not just wearing a beautiful shape, but a piece of history – both earthly and human.

We carry a story of patience, of interaction, of what is formed in the hidden. And perhaps that is precisely what makes these pieces of jewelry so fascinating: they connect us to something bigger than ourselves – the sea, life, nature...

Under the menu "Treasures of the Sea" you will find our in-depth texts about pearls, mussels, shells and their spiritual properties - so far only those that are available for purchase as jewelry from us.

With warmth

Shania & Christine

Last updated August 21, 2025

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