Beachstone Collection

Beachstone Collection

Coming of age on an island in Maine informed Sam's aesthetic appreciation for his artwork. It is not surprising that in 1985 he created a collection of jewelry centered on the delight of wave worn beachstones. His interest stems from the intrinsic beauty and the understandings of the processes that formed them. Beyond that, he is very engaged in the duality between precious (gold) and what is generally considered without worth (beachstone). By setting these humble stones in high karat gold constructions, he forces the viewer to consider them as something of value.

Twig and beachstone pendant

Twig and beachstone pendant

SS twig necklace with pearl & granite

SS twig necklace with pearl & granite

Twig nest brooch with beachstones

Twig nest brooch with beachstones

Twig ring with caged beachstone

Twig ring with caged beachstone

Basalt bracelet

Basalt bracelet

Granite beachstone bracelet

Granite beachstone bracelet

Large beachstone bracelet

Large beachstone bracelet

Blonde beachstone bracelet

Blonde beachstone bracelet

Black and brown beachstone cuff

Black and brown beachstone cuff

Wide beachstone bracelet

Wide beachstone bracelet

Beachstone bracelet with rings

Beachstone bracelet with rings

Disc bracelet with basalt

Disc bracelet with basalt

Transition bracelet with 18K discs and beachstones

Transition bracelet with 18K discs and beachstones

Disc bracelet with granite

Disc bracelet with granite

Disc earrings with basalt and diamond

Disc earrings with basalt and diamond

Disc earrings with granite and diamond

Disc earrings with granite and diamond

Concave beachstone disc earrings

Concave beachstone disc earrings

Convex beachstone disc earrings

Convex beachstone disc earrings

Hinged basalt & granite earrings

Hinged basalt & granite earrings

Three piece disc and stone earring

Three piece disc and stone earring

Spiral beachstone earrings

Spiral beachstone earrings

Bezel-set beachstone earrings

Bezel-set beachstone earrings

Basalt earrings with diamonds

Basalt earrings with diamonds

Granite shirt studs.

Granite shirt studs.

Granite Cufflinks

Granite Cufflinks

Pearl & basalt XO earrings

Pearl & basalt XO earrings

Basalt & X-pearl earrings

Basalt & X-pearl earrings

Basalt and gemstone earrings

Basalt and gemstone earrings

Concave disc necklace with granites

Concave disc necklace with granites

Disc necklace with basalt

Disc necklace with basalt

Sterling silver beachstone necklace

Sterling silver beachstone necklace

Transition necklace with beachstones

Transition necklace with beachstones

Graduated granite necklace

Graduated granite necklace

Bezel-set basalt necklace

Bezel-set basalt necklace

Beachstone necklace with circle links

Beachstone necklace with circle links

Granite X & rutilated quartz pendant

Granite X & rutilated quartz pendant

Rock in a box necklace

Rock in a box necklace

Concave disc pendant with basalt

Concave disc pendant with basalt

Convex disc pendant with granite

Convex disc pendant with granite

Three stone pendant

Three stone pendant

Beachstone twig pendant

Beachstone twig pendant

Four-stone basalt brooch

Four-stone basalt brooch

Basalt brooch with tanzanite

Basalt brooch with tanzanite

Tumbling brooch

Tumbling brooch

Horizon brooch

Horizon brooch

Beachstone circle pin

Beachstone circle pin

Basalt & cognac diamond ring

Basalt & cognac diamond ring

Basalt & diamond ring

Basalt & diamond ring

Two stone beachstone ring

Two stone beachstone ring

Three beachstone ring

Three beachstone ring

Basalt and gemstone ring

Basalt and gemstone ring

Basalt & X pearl ring

Basalt & X pearl ring

Giant X ring

Giant X ring

Giant beachstone ring

Giant beachstone ring

Single beachstone ring

Single beachstone ring

Beachstone keyring

Beachstone keyring

Twig & beachstone necklace

Twig & beachstone necklace

Basalt & opal ring

Basalt & opal ring

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