Our Ocean Treasures Collection features spiny oyster, abalone, pearl, sea sediment, and coral. From the vibrant oranges and purples of spiny oyster shell to the iridescent colors of abalone, the soft luster of pearls, and the intricate structures of coral, these materials showcase the remarkable diversity of treasures formed in or associated with marine environments.

Spiny oyster and abalone shells are composed primarily of calcium carbonate, produced by marine mollusks as they grow. Pearls form within certain mollusks as layers of nacre or other mineralized material develop around an irritant or within a pearl sac. Coral is produced by marine organisms that build calcium carbonate skeletons, which may later become fossilized or replaced by silica. Sea sediment is not technically from the ocean...but we love the vibes. 

Ben carefully selects and works with these distinctive materials to highlight their natural colors, patterns, and structures. Set in handcrafted jewelry, each piece connects the beauty of the ocean with the geological and biological processes that created it.