Ocean Dreamer's Jewelry

Nahoku Earrings

In Hawaiian "Nahoku" means "star". Striking and rare pieces of Cobalt Blue, Ice Blue and White are stacked atop these amazing little handmade pewter starfish charms on Sterling Silver earwires.

These great little artisan charms are hand cast by an amazing woman in western N.Y. D'Arsie (mamacitabeadworks.com) has sculpted for over 15 years and her beads have been coveted by artists all over the world. She sculpts, molds, casts, grinds & polishes each piece. I love using these charms made by such wonderful artisans and am grateful to be able to utilize their talents in my creations!

In Christian symbolism the Starfish represents the Virgin Mary (Stella Maris which means Star of the Sea) who lovingly creates safe travel over troubled waters and is also seen as an emblem of salvation during trying times. The star as well as the Starfish are seen as celestial symbols and as such, they represent infinite divine love. In addition to love, the Starfish also holds characteristics such as guidance, vigilance, inspiration, brilliance and intuition. Also according to legend, starfish are reflections of stars in the sky inhabiting the ocean floor. Symbolizing rebirth, starfish have a remarkable ability for regeneration. If a starfish is cut in half, two starfish will grow. An illustration of equality and teamwork, each of the limbs of the starfish work together for the benefit of the whole.

Beach or Sea Glass is natural found glass that has been tumbled by shifting sands and the tumbling ocean waves and tossed back up onto the beach to be discovered by those patient enough to hunt for it. It resembles precious gems with its frosted surface and rounded edges and stunning colors. Important features are both the colors of the glass (as some are more rare) and the amount of total wear and rounding of its surface. Discovered in the shifting tides these well-worn glass pieces can take several decades to develop the soft round edges and at least 50 to 100 years for a thick piece to become the treasure we hunt for. The use of Sea Glass in jewelry has increased as theses lovely gems become more scarce. I’ve found it almost a meditation to sit in one place as the sun warms my back and the scent of the clean ocean air soothes my soul….watching as each wave brings me new treasures to discover.

What great symbolism and beauty in a pair of lovely ear adornments! Length--1 1/2 inch drop.