{"id":11889,"date":"2024-12-30T17:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T22:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/?p=11889"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:48:43","slug":"dune-jewelry-a-year-in-review-personalized-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/dune-jewelry-a-year-in-review-personalized-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Sands of Time: Dune Jewelry\u2019s Moments &#038; Milestones in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with creativity, connection, and countless cherished memories captured in our designs. From exciting new collections to heartfelt milestones, this year has been one for the books.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a look back at some of the highlights that made 2024 unforgettable for Dune Jewelry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024: A Year In Review<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, our designs continued to celebrate the magic of travel and adventure. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/christine-kesteloo\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christine Kesteloo Collection<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expanded its travel and nature-inspired designs with the Globe Necklaces in Larimar and Malachite stones and Mother of Pearl and Abalone shells, and the launch of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock &amp; Tide Collection,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blending organic, rock-inspired forms with a touch of elegance.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11913\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11913\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dune Jewelry x Christine Kesteloo\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rock-and-Tide-Christine-Kesteloo-07-530x353.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rock &amp; Tide Earrings from the Dune Jewelry x Christine Kesteloo collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our beloved collaborator and friend Christine Kesteloo also joined us as we began a new adventure at sea \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/dune-travels\">Dune Travels: Cruises, Stays, and Unforgettable Days<\/a>. We inaugurated Dune Travels with an <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/dune-travels-cruises-stays-and-unforgettable-days\/\">unforgettable cruise trip<\/a> aboard the Holland America Koningsdam ship through Alaska, blending the excitement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powentertainment.com\/\">overseas casinos<\/a> with the serenity of the open waters. From scenic glacier views to zip-lining at Icy Strait Point, every day was packed with fun and exploration.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11728\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11728\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9-1100x1467.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-9-530x707.jpeg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Me and our cruise trip members in Icy Strait Point, Alaska!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Dune Jewelry, travel is more than just a trip; it\u2019s an opportunity to capture your most cherished memories in fine and demi-fine personalized jewelry that reflects your journey and spirit. So creating Dune Travels was a given &#8211; it\u2019s a project that truly embodies that ethos\u2014adventure, connection, and a little bit of luxury all wrapped up into one unforgettable experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also introduced the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean &amp; Interchangeable Pendants<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paired with the bold <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle Necklaces,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> statement designs inspired by serene coastal escapes, and the highly-anticipated <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Month Necklaces,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which added a personal touch to the stories we tell through jewelry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11921\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11921\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective-530x530.jpg 530w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sand-Dollar-Necklace-Toggle-perspective-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interchangeable Sand Dollar Pendant on the Toggle Charm Holder Necklace.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They make the perfect birthday gift and can be easily stacked with longer, bolder necklaces. Check out this blog I wrote earlier this year on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/how-to-layer-necklaces-like-a-pro\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSc-Ij-j4hpbwVnruFl5KH3kSVutYVLAk349YIfEB3X1Q0MN-z\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to layer necklaces like a pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For our diamond lovers, we unveiled the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/diamond-turquoise-gradient\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Gradient<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, combining ethically sourced diamonds and your chosen elements. Designed to mirror the significance of life&#8217;s most treasured experiences, these collections are as brilliant as the moments they represent. For our customers craving a bit of extra luxury, we launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/handmade-beach-jewelry\/personalized-14k-gold-jewelry\">14k Gold Jewelry collection<\/a>, featuring all your favorite designs and new ones in 14k yellow, white, and classic gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11892\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11892\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1440-luxury-14k-gold-custom-necklace-sand_3_1.jpg\" alt=\"Dune Jewelry celebrates a fantastic year with the 14k gold jewelry collection.\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1440-luxury-14k-gold-custom-necklace-sand_3_1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1440-luxury-14k-gold-custom-necklace-sand_3_1-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1440-luxury-14k-gold-custom-necklace-sand_3_1-1100x293.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1440-luxury-14k-gold-custom-necklace-sand_3_1-768x204.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1440-luxury-14k-gold-custom-necklace-sand_3_1-530x141.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">14k Gold Jewelry Collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And for the one who just can\u2019t choose their favorite beach (or has way too many to count!) we HEARD you and released the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/shell-scapes?srsltid=AfmBOoqZJdejPjGXPCiNJUvHuhiHYk5fbj8cApWUsYp2JnU9a1QgBp_0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shell Scapes Collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meticulously handcrafted designs that embody nature\u2019s artistry with shells sourced from iconic and memorable locations around the globe. These keepsakes are as distinctive as the coastlines that inspired them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11916\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11916\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06.jpg\" alt=\"Shell Scapes sea shell designs in sterling silver chains, pearl, sea shells.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06-530x530.jpg 530w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/edit-Shell-Scapes-06-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coastal Shell Necklace and Mediterranean Necklace from the Shell Scapes collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year was also marked by exciting collaborations. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/captain-kate-dune-jewelry\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captain Kate Collection<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/handmade-beach-jewelry\/collectible-travel-treasures\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Treasures by Captain Kate<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set sail, with silver and gold-vermeil charms and jewelry celebrating the spirit of exploration belonging to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/captain-kate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">America\u2019s First Female Cruise Ship Captain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11906\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11906\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"America's First Female Cruise Ship Captain, Captain Kate jewelry collection with Dune.\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Captain-Kate-2024-Samantha-Robshaw-Photography-41-1-530x795.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dune Jewelry x Captain Kate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In July, we celebrated 1 year of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thecovebydune.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cove by Dune Jewelry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our Norwood boutique store! Soon after, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">model, actress and tv host <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/handmade-beach-jewelry\/camille-kostek-travel-inspired-jewelry\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camille Kostek<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> joined us for a memorable meet-and-greet at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dune+Boutique\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf0a8d546d4cf560f?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:2428&amp;ictx=111\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dune Harwich Port<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our flagship store, unveiling new Cosmos Hoop Earrings sizes and updated packaging for her collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11907\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11907\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11907\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Camille-Event-2024-1-530x795.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camille Kostek and Holly Daniels Christensen, Dune Jewelry Founder, at her Meet &amp; Greet at Dune Harwich Port in Cape Cod.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those searching for a protective amulet with a dose of mysticism we released the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-tiffany-rice?srsltid=AfmBOop2QMJhb0aJC8AV7w0AQAoC53G6hK3edeTwb91f1quTAe-1UtSK\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moonstone Spirit Necklace<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspired by the ethereal beauty and spiritual energy of the moon and designed in collaboration with renowned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/handmade-beach-jewelry\/spiritual-jewelry-by-tiffany-rice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spirit medium Tiffany Rice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This gorgeous piece featured a delicate crescent moon adorned with genuine natural Moonstones, each radiating its own unique glow.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11915\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11915\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Moonstone Spirit Necklace, Tiffany Rice Spirit Medium. Mystical magical jewelry amulets and talismans from Dune Jewelry.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-Tiffany-Rice-IMG_1032-copy-530x353.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/moonstone-spirit-necklace-by-tiffany-rice?srsltid=AfmBOoryq1e1G-WEaEoFUHhBbgunSdD1sD6NM70ZGHi2HzuJ53N-WIkB\">Moonstone Spirit Necklace by Tiffany Rice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We added new sophisticated yet casual designs to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/jewelry\/mens-nautical-jewelry\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men\u2019s Collection<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as Lava and other stone Beaded Bracelets, Historic North Star and Trinity Bracelets, and North Star and Bar Necklaces, adding a little something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11914\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/men-s-north-star-bracelet?srsltid=AfmBOopJAd2m2cYloHkFzunRDCpv1FKi-Y4O81qY_89BrgxW6v-0d-33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11914\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Men's Collection, Men's Jewelry Gifts for him from Dune Jewelry.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Mens-North-Star-Bracelet-compass-rose-bracelet-magsIMG_0064-1-530x353.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Men&#8217;s North Star Bracelet handcrafted with sand from the Cliff Walk, Newport, RI.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Year Marked by Milestones<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In August, we launched the Founder\u2019s Necklace and soon after, the Founder\u2019s Ring, a tribute to our humble beginnings at my kitchen table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11891\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11891\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Founder's Ring, with real fragments of wood from my kitchen table where it all began.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/founders-ring-11-530x353.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Founder&#8217;s Ring, with real fragments of wood from my kitchen table where it all began.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafted with melee diamonds, tanzanite, and real fragments of the kitchen table where Dune began, these designs symbolized the journey we\u2019ve shared with our customers and the memories we\u2019ve preserved along the way. Navigating sleepless nights, endless to-do lists, and the trials of raising two daughters, the path was filled with perseverance and determination.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming obstacles and breaking barriers, I not only built a thriving jewelry business but also smashed the glass ceiling in an industry often dominated by big brands &amp; box stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dunejewelry\/reel\/DARgkosyRar\/?locale=es_us\">September 28th, we celebrated 14 incredible years of Dune Jewelry<\/a>. Thanks to you, together we\u2019ve captured over 1 million memories with Dune &#8211; a milestone that fills me with gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our proudest moments happened in May when we were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/global-traveler-awards-best-destination-jewelry-brand\/?srsltid=AfmBOorNw2l13bxDJWYcrPCd8yLkz1S-IskVtymbzKUtdrKZfEY0asjy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">awarded Best Destination Jewelry Brand 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltravelerusa.com\/global-traveler-announces-the-winners-of-the-2024-leisure-lifestyle-awards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Traveler Magazine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This honor reminds us of the impact we\u2019ve made in helping people capture and wear their most cherished memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11920\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaltravelerusa.com\/global-traveler-announces-the-winners-of-the-2024-leisure-lifestyle-awards\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11920\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061.jpg\" alt=\"Holly Daniels Christensen of Dune Jewelry accepts the award from Best Destination Jewelry Brand by Global Traveler Magazine on behalf of her brand.\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061-1100x1650.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/F2061-530x795.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I accepted the award for Best Destination Jewelry Brand by Global Traveler Magazine on behalf of my brand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, our <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/handmade-beach-jewelry\/recycled-4ocean-jewelry?srsltid=AfmBOoqKJex_I50NDSU9GR4XqTZsp6rij55_doTzLpv6rSji9Y-U9HeJ\">partnership with 4ocean<\/a> continued to thrive, removing over 26,000 pounds of plastic from our oceans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In early December, we<\/span> were invited to Florida as corporate partners to work with <span class=\"il\">4ocean<\/span> and clean up a beach near Spanish River Park in Boca Raton. Even though this was one of the cleaner beaches in Florida, we STILL found and cleaned 65lbs of plastic from the beaches. We also got to see how <span class=\"il\">4ocean<\/span> performs their missions. The impact of plastic is staggering and I&#8217;ve been thinking about it nonstop since we were there.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11912\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11912\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11912\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Dune Jewelry collaborated with 4ocean in an incredible beach clean-up in Boca Raton. Eco-friendly sustainable ethical jewelry brands.\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-1100x1467.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638_1-1-530x707.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here I was in Boca Raton for an incredible beach clean-up with 4ocean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11908\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_7638-1.heic\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, we also passed $250,000 in donations to coastal and global causes with our charitable partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We couldn\u2019t have achieved so much without our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/storelocator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incredible retail partners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This year, we shone a spotlight on their stories through our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/summer-retail-partners\/?srsltid=AfmBOorX_vrE4smQPO7W7yf4uCjXp5kO5Wt-0ouf77X82DYtVc1oxfYp\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find Your Dune<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blogs, celebrating the diverse ways they bring Dune Jewelry to life in their stores. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nor could we have done it without our loyal customers, each of whom have a unique story we were lucky enough to capture in their jewelry, from Felicia&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/an-endless-collection-of-endless-summer-cuffs-dune-jewelry\/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6KZ5xY_Z156s9-RWkJaiDMsV7OAFk_xU8VAP3CAiWE6Sbagjw\">endless collection of endless summer cuffs<\/a> (9, to be exact) to Leilani&#8217;s lifelong global travels (from Hawaii to Spain) <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/the-traveler-bracelet-captures-every-memory\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqXpRYdzlIFU7MKFo0sINUlD2H1CxPBale44NleC_-i7LBteu30\">captured in our Traveler Bracelet<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were also given the honor to craft jewelry with our collaborator Jami Santor&#8217;s beloved dog&#8217;s ashes, which she <a href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/oregon-elopement-pet-cremation-jewelry\/?srsltid=AfmBOopfYKyeWIukji7Hq_a9ppY6Va6m2_VruWJnWvckV2fwwNgV83ne\">wore on her wedding day<\/a> and gifted to her grandmother.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11918\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11918\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ashes jewelry from Dune Jewelry, keep their memory close with handcrafted, personalized memorial jewelry.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Photo-Jul-26-2024-9-38-15-AM-4-1-530x353.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photographed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/venturingvows\/?hl=en\">Venturing Vows<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank You For the Best Year Yet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I reflect on this incredible year, I\u2019m reminded of the reason we do what we do: to capture life\u2019s most precious moments. Thank you for being part of our journey and for trusting us to tell your stories through our designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminder for 2025: <em>Live for the moment, then take it with you.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11917 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Holly-Daniels-Christensen-Founders-Necklace-edited-530x353.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s to our best year yet; join us capturing this next year\u2019s memories in handcrafted, treasures made with your sand, shells, fabric, and other elements from around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With love and sandy hands,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11890 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/HollyDanielsChristensen_Signature.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"74\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holly Daniels Christensen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dune Jewelry Founder and Designer<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":11917,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[342,341],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - 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