light aqua sea glass + shiva shell ring in silver, size 6

DETAILS

Light aquamarine blue sea glass + a shiva shell, aka, an operculum shell, set in sterling silver. Both found on the beaches of Puerto Rico. This blue, the size & hue, is a rare find & crowd favorite.

An operculum is the “trap door” that marine snails create in the opening of the shell to safely enclose the animal inside. These stunning natural gems with spirals serve as protection from other sea creatures & allow the snail to find refuge inside the shell if they end up stranded away from water in the event of a change in tides. Operculum have a number of meanings associated with them - they symbolize the “Third Eye of Shiva” which represents the key of knowledge and wisdom. Coming from the sea, this shell has soothing and serene ocean vibes.

SIZE

6 & due to being open it adjusts to a slightly larger size

SHIPS IN

1-3 days

With love from Rincón, Puerto Rico.

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WHY IS GENUINE SEA GLASS SO SPECIAL?

• It’s an ethically sourced material that's perfect for up-cycling into handmade jewelry.

• All the sea glass I use is found on the beaches of Puerto Rico, mostly at the beach near my home in the west.

 • Sea glass is an alternative to traditional gemstones. By wearing it, you're showing your appreciation for the ocean & for earth friendly gems.

 • Sea glass has history. It takes 20 to 30 years to form, and sometimes as many as 50 years to acquire its characteristic texture and soft shape. It originates as pieces of glass from broken bottles, tableware, even shipwrecks, which are rolled and tumbled in the ocean for years until their edges are rounded off and the surface of the glass has been worn to a frosted appearance.

 • Sea glass is a metaphor for life! "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor...or a frosted piece of sea glass."