>Most (not all) of my metal comes wholesale from TwinPlaza Metals, they sell 100% recycled metals. Silver is both recyclable and has a high recycling rate. >A gentle reminder to recycle (or re-sell/re-make) jewellery you do not wear or want anymore. And although I am not making any gold-plated/filled/rolled jewellery, don't throw away jewellery that is. It can still be recycled in a metal refinery even if its just plated. Please research online for places near you. >I mostly use sea glass, which is an upcycled product (from glass discarded at the beach or in the ocean) that is a more ethical and sustainable choice than a mined gemstone. >I am vegan so I have avoided using beeswax and a rawhide mallet in my production process. >My shipping mailers are made from shredded paper and are 100% recyclable. >Australia Post uses carbon offsetting and some electric vehicles. Commitment to the environment - Australia Post

I have sourced my tools and metals (silver) from Twin Plaza Metals, Koodak, and Australian Jeweller's Supplies. These are major Australian suppliers.

Sea glass may break if bumped or dropped (and you are unlucky) or doing manual labour, just like a regular gemstone can. I can't guarantee this will or won't happen, but I will say that I have dropped many pieces of sea glass over the years and not many pieces have broken, so maybe you'll be lucky too. You need to be careful just like with regular jewellery, and take it off when doing any manual labour. Glass is a 5.5-6 on Moh's mineral hardness scale (out of 10) It is harder than a Fluorite (4), similar to an Opal (5.5-6) and softer than a Topaz (8) or Diamond (10)

I am happy to make rings in different sizes. Please be aware that my sea glass colour range for customs is limited to pale aqua, greens, white and brown. Other colours are extremely rare. My custom ring sizes are to be found as their own listings in the ring section.

I am not currently making any gold or gold plated/filled/rolled jewellery.

Sea glass is discarded glass pollution left on the beach, from old dumps that polluted directly into the sea, and from boating vessels. The glass undergoes chemical (sea salt, water and other chemicals in the ocean) and physical (from sand, rocks etc.) weathering. This process produces a frosted effect on the glass and many small abrasions as it is tumbled about in the ocean. This process can take 20+ years. Some pieces can be very old (200+ years), especially in other parts of the world. Beach glass is from fresh-water bodies and sea glass is from salt-water bodies. Most genuine sea glass is (in order of popularity): brown, white, green, pale aqua, and then very rare colours such as navy, blue, yellow, red, pink, purple, orange etc. These colours make sense when you think of their origin (soft drink, beer, wine and spirit mixes enjoyed on the beach or boats). Some glass is from household and industrial uses and also boating accidents. In almost 15 years, I have only found about 15 or so pieces of rare colours. Please keep in mind, that as Australia has a shorter history of pollution than other parts of the world, there is less sea glass here and as our population is also spread out, it is harder to find it too, especially the rare colours. Tips for finding sea glass: Go to more populated beaches or heavily polluted areas Go during low tide to increase your search area Search rock pools and other places things could get "caught" Older towns and beaches that use to dump waste directly into the sea will have more sea glass and rare colours Places with more "wild" weather, the day after a storm or windy day. The wind and weather will uncover more pieces. Bring other people :) Please do not intentionally pollute (yes, some people really do this) and dispose of your rubbish carefully. Glass is beautiful but dangerous to people's feet (think: children) and ocean critters too. Most sea glass polluted in the ocean is never recovered as it sinks and gets buried. It takes decades to become smooth on its edges, and I doubt you have 20 years of patience for that perfect piece. As glass has undergone a chemical reaction and extremely high temperatures to become glass, it does not break down naturally into its original components (quartz sand, limestone and soda ash). Note: There are many people selling "sea glass" products online that has been mechanically produced to look similar to the genuine sea glass (including large and high-end retailers I won't name) and this glass often comes in much prettier colours, highly symmetrical pieces like squares or circles, and a more "perfect-looking" appearance. It may or may not be listed as manufactured. More information: What Is Sea Glass? Sea Glass Interview - Author Richard Lamotte

WHO? All of the jewellery is made by me, Genevieve (and all other admin too) with the exception of the sleepers for earrings, or plain necklaces for necklace charms. WHERE? I am based on the Mornington Peninsula, Southern Melbourne region, Victoria, Australia. I have a little home set-up. I have also sold on etsy and depop before starting this website. WHAT? WHEN? HOW? Most of my jewellery uses sea glass as a gemstone. I have been collecting sea glass for almost 15 years and started making sea glass jewellery in 2020 (using the drilling method mainly). As I have spent many years living near the beach, going most days meant I built up a collection over time. I have been to jewellery/silversmithing classes and watched a lot of youtube videos to teach myself. It is mostly lots of practice and allowing myself to make mistakes (it is just jewellery after all). WHY? I have always loved jewellery, and even did a market day at primary school with handmade jewellery. While I have loved collecting sea glass, I could see the potential of it so thought I would try. Other jewellery I have tried includes beaded fringe earrings. If you scroll down on my instagram you might see some.