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Yellow Striated Sterling Silver Wrapped Sea Glass Pendant

Kimberly — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:09:54 +0000

This is a very rare piece of sea glass, one it is yellow, two it has striations in it. I often wonder what this piece of glass was in it’s former life before it was broken and beaten into it’s present shape. All of our sea glass or beach glass are found locally in Bay Head, NJ on the lovely and pristine private beaches. We then wrap each piece using solid sterling silver wire .925, none of our wire is coated or plated it is solid through and through. Each pendant comes with a a ready to wear sterling silver cable chain or if you prefer something a little more ornate you can check out the Sterling Silver Necklaces from our sister shop Chainmaille By MBOI. This pendant really makes a statement in the sea glass collectors world and would look lovely around your neck. This pendant is one of a kind (OOAK) as the sea glass is found and cannot be reproduced. This sea glass treasure measures just under 2 inches long and just shy of an inch wide.

Coiled Sterling Silver Blue Sea Glass Pendant

Kimberly — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:02:53 +0000

Finding treasures, is something we enjoy doing here on the beach. We stroll down along the crashing waves in Bay Head, NJ listening to the thunder of the water hitting the shore. Then all of a sudden someone screams out BLUE! Well that is how this piece made it’s way to our jewelry workshop. This stunning blue sea glass pendant measures just shy of 2 inches long from the top of the bail and a half inch wide in girth. The pendant is wrapped with solid Sterling Silver wire in a coiling pattern as it moves down the piece. All of our pendants come with a sterling silver 18 inch cable chain. If you would like a longer or shorter chain just leave a note at checkout or contact us. Please remember all of our Sea Glass Pendants are one of a kind (OOAK) as all the beach glass is found, so if you’re interested in a custom piece we can try but we are limited by what we have. So artists interpretation has to be taken into consideration, but we have a lot of glass so just ask I’m sure we can create he piece of your dreams.

Elegant Handpainted Magnolia Spire Ornament Set

Kimberly — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:59:15 +0000

Creamy white magnolias have been hand painted on crystal clear glass spires , just right for your Holiday tree or display in front of a window. Each hand painted ornament measures 5 1/2 inches long from top to tip and is boxed as a set of 3. Each ornament is unique…which is one of the beautiful things about buying handmade!

Welcome to Makin’ the Best Of It

Kimberly — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:23:20 +0000

Hand Painted Glassware and Home Decor

Makin’ the Best Of It brings you custom glassware that you won’t find anywhere else. Each piece is hand painted with heat set enamel to ensure years of use. There are many pieces ready to go which can be shipped out right away so if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for; custom orders are always encouraged. Check out my list of current patterns and contact me to start a special order.

Coasters

Custom Wedding and Special Occasion

Makin’ the Best Of It is here to help you create the perfect wedding, shower, anniversary, or other special occasion. No more mass produced toasting glasses so much like everyone else; now you can design your own glass to match your colors or theme as well as have your name, date, or special phrase custom engraved! Also; you can have your wedding invitation matted and painted to create a special keepsake to remember your day. Why not make your day as unique as you are? Contact us to begin creating your one of a kind wedding.

Toasting Flutes	Custom Invitation

Toasting Flutes

Custom Invitation

Hand Made Sea Glass / Beach Glass Jewelry

Makin’ the Best Of It is proud to announce our newest passion! I love to comb the beaches of the New Jersey Shore to find treasured sea glass / beach glass pieces. Each piece is one of a kind and a treasure in itself. I am now offering hand wrapped sea glass jewelry! Each piece is carefully chosen and hand wrapped in sterling silver to create a treasured piece as unique as you are.

Sea Glass Earrings

Sea Glass Pendant

Sterling Silver Blue Sea Glass Pendant

Kimberly — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:40:27 +0000

This beautiful piece of cobalt blue sea glass was hand picked off the beaches of the Jersey Shore. I carefully hand wrapped this treasure in sterling silver wire to make it the present that it is. Each pendant comes ready to wear on a sterling silver cable, 18 inch cable chain. This piece measures 1 1/5 inches (4 cm) from the top of the bail to the bottom of the glass and 1 inch (3 cm) across.

Sterling Silver Green Sea Glass Earrings

Kimberly — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:03:14 +0000

Emerald green sea glass, hand picked from the Jersey Shore and then hung from sterling silver, handmade, ear wires make the perfect statement all year around. These treasures measure 2.5 cm (1 in) from the bottom of the ear wire. If you are interested in a different color sea glass, please contact me for color availability.

Sterling Silver Illusion Wrapped Sea Glass Earrings

Kimberly — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:46:24 +0000

No two pieces of sea glass are ever exactly alike, but these are pretty close! Warm brown sea glass, hand picked from the Jersey Shore, have been hand wrapped with sterling silver wire to form my illusion wrap earrings. Dainty enough for everyday. These earrings measure 2.5 cm (1in) from the bottom of the wire to the bottom of the glass.

Sterling Silver Heart Sea Glass Earrings

Kimberly — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:14:43 +0000

These treasured earrings have been hand formed into swirled hearts out of sterling silver. Each heart holds a perfect piece of light sea foam sea glass that is almost white. These treasures were hand picked from the New Jersey Shore. These earrings measure 5 cm (2 in) from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the glass piece. These can be made using any color of glass. If you love the design, but want a different color, please contact me and I will be happy to create a pair just for you.

White Sea Glass Illusion Wrap Earrings

Kimberly — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:45:16 +0000

Sterling silver wire makes the perfect cap for these matched, well as closely matched as possible, pieces of white sea glass. I have wrapped the silver in such a way that the illusion is that the cap is magically holding the sea glass! Each piece measures 4 cm (1 3/4 in) from the bottom of the bail to the bottom of the glass. The ear wires have been hand formed from sterling silver wire. These earrings are one of a kind and perfect for dress up or casual.

Set of 4 Interchangeable Sea Glass Earrings

Kimberly — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:51:19 +0000

Can’t decide? Here is the perfect sea glass earring set for you! This set includes one set of hand formed, sterling silver ear wires which you can change out 4 different pairs of sea glass earrings. You get one pair each of white, blue, brown/amber, and green. The sea glass measures about 2 cm (1 in) from the ear wire to the bottom of the glass and has been hand wrapped in sterling silver.

These earrings are priced at $20 each pair normally, so, with this set it is like geting a free pair!