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The Seven Seas Collection: Aquatic Jewelry Inspired by the Extraordinary Creatures in Our Oceans

Stacey Bowers

The Seven Seas Collection is cast bronze and sterling silver jewelry inspired by the extraordinary creatures living in our oceans, from the smallest seahorses jetting through coral reefs to titanic humpback whales migrating thousands of miles across open water and a dozen awe-inspiring animals in between. Each charm, pendant, earring and bracelet design was meticulously hand-sculpted and modeled after sea creatures. Within this glimmering aquarium, you’ll find dolphins, sea turtles, jellyfish, orcas, humpback whales, tropical fish, seahorses, starfish, coral and stingrays. Dive into this collection of beachy, ocean jewelry!

This collection of aquatic fauna glints like sunken treasure and is named for a sailing colloquialism that spanned cultures, continents and centuries. It evoked greatness, wildness and mystery. The Seven Seas could be filled with lost treasure or lead you to new treasure, but the real treasure was the living, writhing ocean itself and every thriving creature within it. This echoes truer than ever as human industry presses harder on life beneath the waves, making each living thing rarer and more precious.

These stingray drop-style earrings are incredibly fun and lightweight. Each stingray charm measures about 1 1/4 inches from tail to nose. Bronze stingrays hang from 14k gold-filled ear wires, while sterling silver stingrays hang from sterling silver ear wires. Each set of stingray earrings features a pair of stingrays that mirror each other. Fun fact about stingrays: Stingrays may look fierce, but they are mostly docile to humans. They spend a lot of their time at the bottom of the ocean half-buried in the sand, which is easy to do when you’re flat. 

These stingray drop-style earrings are incredibly fun and lightweight. Each stingray charm measures about 1 1/4 inches from tail to nose. Bronze stingrays hang from 14k gold-filled ear wires, while sterling silver stingrays hang from sterling silver ear wires. Each set of stingray earrings features a pair of stingrays that mirror each other. 

Fun fact about stingrays: Stingrays may look fierce, but they are mostly docile to humans. They spend a lot of their time at the bottom of the ocean half-buried in the sand, which is easy to do when you’re flat. 

Come out of your shell in this adorable yet elegant sea turtle necklace. The sea turtle pendant measures approximately 1 inch long and hangs from an 18-inch chain. Gold sea turtle necklaces feature a cast bronze sea turtle on an 18-inch 14k gold-filled paperclip-style chain, and silver sea turtle necklaces are made of sterling silver with an 18-inch sterling silver cable chain. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here

Fun fact about sea turtles: Sea turtles have to come to the surface for air, but they can hold their breath under water for 4-7 hours if they’re resting or sleeping. 

You could say that Orcas (aka Killer Whales) can be found in all seven seas because they are found in every single ocean. This solid cast bronze orca tail cuff bracelet is bold and majestic like the animal that inspired it. Two orca tails meet at the front of this cuff, making the opening wearable face out. Orca tail cuff measures 6.25 inches long and is adjustable. This measurement is before taking into account the opening space between the tails which you can adjust to your preference. As with all cuff style bracelets, we recommend squeezing it to about the size you’re comfortable with then wriggling it on and off, not prying it and bending it backwards. This solid bronze cuff is strong and durable, but we want to keep it looking perfect. Fun facts about orca whales: Each family of killer whales (called a pod) has its own dialect of communication. Orcas on different sides of the planet don’t speak the same language. 

You could say that Orcas (aka Killer Whales) can be found in all seven seas because they are found in every single ocean. This solid cast bronze orca tail cuff bracelet is bold and majestic like the animal that inspired it. Two orca tails meet at the front of this cuff, making the opening wearable face out. Orca tail cuff measures 6.25 inches long and is adjustable. This measurement is before taking into account the opening space between the tails which you can adjust to your preference. As with all cuff style bracelets, we recommend squeezing it to about the size you’re comfortable with then wriggling it on and off, not prying it and bending it backwards. This solid bronze cuff is strong and durable, but we want to keep it looking perfect. 

Fun facts about orca whales: Each family of killer whales (called a pod) has its own dialect of communication. Orcas on different sides of the planet don’t speak the same language. 

One of the largest creatures on earth is the fascinating, incredibly intelligent humpback whale. This humpback whale necklace is based on an illustration I carved directly into bronze. The humpback whale pendant measures approximately 1 3/4 inches long and comes in cast bronze or sterling silver. The bronze whale necklace measures 17 inches long and features a 14k gold-filled chain. Sterling silver whale necklaces measure 17 inches long and feature a sterling silver chain. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here, but please note it will be added to one side of the chain so the fastener may not sit precisely in the center of the back of your neck since this pendant is stationary. If you love this humpback whale necklace, you’ll love the matching humpback whale earrings.

Fun facts about humpback whales: Humpback whales migrate incredibly far, covering 5,000 miles between breeding and feeding areas. The males create songs that can be heard 20 miles away, and each year they change up the songs. 

One of the largest creatures on earth is the fascinating, incredibly intelligent humpback whale. These diving humpback whale earrings are based on an illustration I carved directly into bronze. The humpback whale pendant measures approximately 1 3/4 inches long and comes in solid cast bronze or sterling silver.

Look stunning in this unique, three-dimensional cast bronze jellyfish necklace. Jellyfish pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches long and hangs from a 20-inch 14k gold-filled chain that can be fastened on any link of the chain so the length is adjustable if you’d like to wear it shorter. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here. Fun fact about Jellyfish: Many jellyfish glow in the dark because they have bioluminescent organs. They can emit a blue or green glow when touched, which startles predators. 

Look stunning in this unique, three-dimensional cast bronze jellyfish necklace. Jellyfish pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches long and hangs from a 20-inch 14k gold-filled chain that can be fastened on any link of the chain so the length is adjustable if you’d like to wear it shorter. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here

Fun fact about Jellyfish: Many jellyfish glow in the dark because they have bioluminescent organs. They can emit a blue or green glow when touched, which startles predators. 

The gorgeous horned or “knobby” starfish can be found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region. This Horned Starfish Necklace features a cast bronze or sterling silver sea star pendant that measures a little under an inch from limb to limb. Bronze necklaces are made with a 16-inch 14k gold-filled chain, so the entire necklace measures about 16.5 inches long. Sterling silver necklaces are made with sterling silver starfish and sterling silver chain. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here, but please note it will be added to one side of the chain so the fastener may not sit precisely in the center of the back of your neck since this pendant is stationary. This starfish necklace is perfect for layering but is a beautiful standout if you want to wear it alone. If you love this starfish necklace, you’ll love our starfish cuff and starfish stud earrings. Fun fact about horned starfish: These starfish mostly eat coral and sponges, but they’ll chase down sea urchins and snails as well. 

The gorgeous horned or “knobby” starfish can be found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region. This Horned Starfish Necklace features a cast bronze or sterling silver sea star pendant that measures a little under an inch from limb to limb. Bronze necklaces are made with a 16-inch 14k gold-filled chain, so the entire necklace measures about 16.5 inches long. Sterling silver necklaces are made with sterling silver starfish and sterling silver chain. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here, but please note it will be added to one side of the chain so the fastener may not sit precisely in the center of the back of your neck since this pendant is stationary. This starfish necklace is perfect for layering but is a beautiful standout if you want to wear it alone. 

If you love this starfish necklace, you’ll love our starfish cuff and starfish stud earrings. 

Fun fact about horned starfish: These starfish mostly eat coral and sponges, but they’ll chase down sea urchins and snails as well. 

These subtle yet interesting starfish stud earrings are lightweight, look good casually or dressed up, and come in solid bronze or sterling silver. These starfish stud earrings feature the common starfish, which lives in the northeast Atlantic Ocean…

These subtle yet interesting starfish stud earrings are lightweight, look good casually or dressed up, and come in solid bronze or sterling silver. These starfish stud earrings feature the common starfish, which lives in the northeast Atlantic Ocean. Each earring measures about 3/4 inch across.

This playful necklace was inspired by some of the most playful and beloved animals in the ocean—bottlenose dolphins. In this dolphin necklace, a family (called a pod) of dolphins chases each other in circles, with two touching noses cheerfully. Each dolphin charm measures 1 inch across. The bronze necklace is made with 14k gold-filled paperclip-style chain, and the sterling silver necklace features a sterling silver cable chain. Necklaces measure approximately 19 inches including the dolphin charms. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here, but please note it will be added to one side of the chain so the fastener may not sit precisely in the center of the back of your neck since this pendant is stationary. This starfish necklace is perfect for layering but is a beautiful standout if you want to wear it alone. Fun fact about dolphins: Dolphins navigate underwater via echolocation and can emit 1,000 clicking sounds per second. Those clicks bounce back to them off surfaces, prey and other creatures, letting them know how big those things are, how they’re shaped and where they’re located. 

This playful necklace was inspired by some of the most playful and beloved animals in the ocean—bottlenose dolphins. In this dolphin necklace, a family (called a pod) of dolphins chases each other in circles, with two touching noses cheerfully. Each dolphin charm measures 1 inch across. The bronze necklace is made with 14k gold-filled paperclip-style chain, and the sterling silver necklace features a sterling silver cable chain. Necklaces measure approximately 19 inches including the dolphin charms. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here, but please note it will be added to one side of the chain so the fastener may not sit precisely in the center of the back of your neck since this pendant is stationary. This starfish necklace is perfect for layering but is a beautiful standout if you want to wear it alone. 

Fun fact about dolphins: Dolphins navigate underwater via echolocation and can emit 1,000 clicking sounds per second. Those clicks bounce back to them off surfaces, prey and other creatures, letting them know how big those things are, how they’re shaped and where they’re located. 

These subtle yet playful seahorse stud earrings are lightweight, perfect for casual wear and come in solid bronze and sterling silver. Each stud seahorse earring measures a little over 1/2 inch from head to curled up tail. Each set of seahorse stud earrings features two seahorses that face each other. Fun facts about seahorses: Seahorses mate for life, and even more incredible—the males carry their young. After mating, the female seahorse places her eggs inside a pouch on the male’s body and he carries them while they gestate. When they’re ready to hatch, the male expels as many as 1,000 young seahorses from his body.

These subtle yet playful seahorse stud earrings are lightweight, perfect for casual wear and come in solid bronze and sterling silver. Each stud seahorse earring measures a little over 1/2 inch from head to curled up tail. Each set of seahorse stud earrings features two seahorses that face each other. 

Fun facts about seahorses: Seahorses mate for life, and even more incredible—the males carry their young. After mating, the female seahorse places her eggs inside a pouch on the male’s body and he carries them while they gestate. When they’re ready to hatch, the male expels as many as 1,000 young seahorses from his body.

This necklace is like a tiny coral reef you can wear around your neck and keep close to your heart. The coral reef scene in cast bronze features two tropical fish swimming against a background of coral and seashells. At a little less than 2 inches a…

This necklace is like a tiny coral reef you can wear around your neck and keep close to your heart. The coral reef scene in cast bronze features two tropical fish swimming against a background of coral and seashells. At a little less than 2 inches across, this coral reef necklace is a statement piece. The entire necklace measures approximately 18 inches long and is made with a 14k gold-filled chain that can be fastened on any link of the chain, so it can be worn shorter if you prefer. If you’d like to add some length to your necklace, you can add an extender here, but please note it will be added to one side of the chain so the fastener may not sit precisely in the center of the back of your neck since this pendant is stationary.

Fun facts about coral reefs: There are too many to list here! Coral is an animal, not a plant. Coral reefs need sunlight to live and grow. Half a billion people rely on coral reefs for food, and a quarter of all marine life lives in coral reefs.