{"id":10608,"date":"2023-08-22T11:16:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T15:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/?p=10608"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:38:46","slug":"from-sand-to-silver-how-we-turn-your-beach-treasures-into-beautiful-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/from-sand-to-silver-how-we-turn-your-beach-treasures-into-beautiful-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"From Sand to Silver: How We Turn Your Beach Treasures into Beautiful Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of our most cherished moments at Dune Jewelry was the creation of our Sandbank. A treasured collection that houses thousands of unique sand and elements from all around the world, in addition to the memories that you (our Dune fam!) hold at each of those destinations! We pour our hearts into each of our jewelry designs because we know the sand we inlay carries a piece of your heart!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sending your own sand is quick and easy! We made a <\/span>Guide<\/span><\/a> to explain the process but here\u2019s a quick rundown\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Find a customizable design you love and select \u201cSend Us Your Own Element\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Adhere to all local, state, and national regulations when collecting sand and elements. We won\u2019t create jewelry using illegal elements or sand from protected beaches!<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Collect about a soda cap\u2019s worth of sand (a teaspoon to be more precise) and ensure it\u2019s dry and free of debris<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Secure in a ziploc bag, label, and ship in a bubble mailer to us and we\u2019ll take it from there! All elements we receive are added to our Sandbank once we are done creating your jewelry.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now that you know how to send elements to us, we wanted to share a few stories from customers just like you who loved their Dune Jewelry purchases!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Nikki: Collectible Travel Treasures Necklace<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cAlthough we returned from our trip a few weeks ago, every time I look at my new necklace from Dune, purchased with a lucky win from the best non GamStop casinos<\/a> during our downtime in Hawaii, I am instantly filled with all of the incredible memories we have made in Hawaii over the years. It is amazing how a piece of jewelry can be so special and bring you back to your happy place in an instant. I am so glad I have this piece to wear anytime I want to be transported back to my favorite place. I also love that more charms can be added to capture special memories as they are created, like one symbolizing that unexpected streak of good fortune on our island getaway!\u201d<\/p>\n

    Kelsey: Wave Necklace – Turquoise Gradient<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cMy husband & I got engaged & married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and it\u2019s a place we travel to at least once a year. When I discovered Dune Jewelry could make meaningful pieces using sand from Cabo San Lucas, I knew I had to get this wave necklace. It represents the waves from the Sea of Cortez & Pacific Ocean crashing onto the sand, which is the perfect reminder of one of the many things I love about Cabo. It\u2019s a necklace I love to wear not only when we\u2019re on vacation in Cabo, but also as a reminder of the special memories we have from our engagement, destination wedding, honeymoon, and anniversary trips in Cabo.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Kathleen: Delicate Dune Sunburst Ring<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cThe sand I sent was from 2 local beaches where I took my dog, Shelby. During the last 14 months of her life, she fought cancer. When we went to the beach, she was very happy and content. We always called her, our little sunshine. This ring now brings that happy, content place to me. The ring perfectly represents everything about Shelby… her beauty, simplicity, and tenacity\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    Samantha: Cardinal Ornament by Tiffany Rice\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cThis was given to me as a gift. It is absolutely stunning and holds a beautiful memory of my family\u2019s childhood home. We filled it with flowers, sand & leaves that surrounded our home. The cardinal was a beautiful reminder of listening to the birds on a Sunday morning. I will cherish this forever.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":10609,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[256],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nFrom Sand to Silver: How We Turn Your Beach Treasures into Beautiful Jewelry - Dune Jewelry - Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/from-sand-to-silver-how-we-turn-your-beach-treasures-into-beautiful-jewelry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"From Sand to Silver: How We Turn Your Beach Treasures into Beautiful Jewelry - Dune Jewelry - Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/from-sand-to-silver-how-we-turn-your-beach-treasures-into-beautiful-jewelry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dune Jewelry - 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