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Ocean Maiden Designs

Beadwork is our generational wealth 🐙

Heirloom worthy jewelry for whimsical souls ✨ We can do custom orders and some repairs. Est.

Welcome! :)

Ocean Maiden Designs is a small business that deals with any types of art/jewelry/embroidery/etc. All Ocean Maiden Designs items are handcrafted, NOT ORDERED ALREADY MADE. If you have your own beads but don't know where to go to turn them into jewelry, we can help!! Owned By Marah (Perez) Gonzalez
Founded in 2009. June 1, 2011
Etsy shop opened June 1, 2015. Email us @:
[email protected]

10/16/2026

Hope to see you tomorrow at the
grand opening of Creative Cahoots! ✨

10/14/2026

These earrings needed a zoom-in feature because I can’t get over how beautiful there are. ✨

There are times where the jewelry I make comes out pretty close to how I imagined it in the drafting process. As for the last few years, I have surprised myself a few times when the final piece turns out so much more than what I imagined and cannot help but become overwhelmed by it (imposter syndrome is a diva in my life, to say the least).

These earrings are definitely one of those projects.

To be fair, seeing a lot of content creators wearing the same exact jewelry has me bored with the social media feeds. So, if you want something different that can’t be found anywhere else, here’s some options on where to buy my handmade jewelry:

1. Online : Check out my website www.oceanmaidendesigns.com to purchase directly from me.

2. In person : Visit my little corner of artsy heaven in the new Creative Cahoots shop that is opening October 17, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas .

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For a gemstone that can be found in the gemstone market so easily (in my opinion), there seem to be so many imitations.

-glass imitations often have bubbles or swirl marks
-plastic imitations are usually lighter in weight and can be easily scratched (I thought of resin based “stones” when I read over this topic)
-composite stones may show seams where the pieces are bonded with adhesive

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Disclaimer: Just a gemstone enthusiast sharing what I have been learning about the gemstones I use in jewelry making. Please direct specific quality questions to a licensed gemologist.

10/12/2026

It’s Monday! ✨

Showing off a more seasonal (if it were a bit colder) outfit with these gorgeous pink quartz earrings and rose quartz nugget bead necklace.

Honestly I am ready for sweater weather. 😅

The earrings and necklace are available to purchase in my online shop, www.oceanmaidendesigns.com . Limited stock (literally one of each because I am not a machine).

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Let’s talk about the 4 C’s when it comes to Rose Quartz :

Color - deeper vibrant hues are more valuable

Carat - larger, high quality stones are more valuable

Clarity - transparent with rich color is most sought after

Cut - crystalline typically demands higher price, but generally well cut and polished stones are better than those that are rough with poor finish

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Context : I am researching about the gemstones I work with and share my findings via social media.

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed gemologist, just an enthusiast learning more about gemstones.

10/09/2026

Here’s the Rose Quartz & Silver collection ✨

I only have the large dangle earrings and medium post earrings left!

Get them before they’re gone
www.oceanmaidendesigns.com

(Photo is a repost, I know)
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Did you know that rose quartz has been mined right here in the United States?
One of those places would be the Scott Red Rose Quartz mine in South Dakota, documented in the 1880s and why it has been named the official state mineral stone of South Dakota. I am curious to see what the impact was on the indigenous tribes (Lakota, I believe specifically) in that area, but have not found much as of posting beyond the breaking of the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868 when gold was found in the same region.
A rabbit hole for another day I suppose…

More places where rose quartz is mined:
Brazil - leading world producer with high quality deposits and is considered the source for a steady supply for the global market

Madagascar - unique shades of pink and asterism

India - warmer pink tones

Namibia - rich coloration, sourse for occassional rare formations

Other notable sources include Sri Lnka, Mozambique, and Germany

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Context : I am learning more about the gemstones that I work with and share my findings via social media.

Disclaimer : I am not a gemstone expert, merely an enthusiast. Please direct specific quality questions to a licensed gemologist.

10/07/2026

The camera does not show it, but these are a bit more pink in person.

These gorgeous pink rose quartz earrings are ready to join your collection of whimsical jewelry. ✨

Available at www.oceanmaidendesigns.com

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Rode quartz is named based on its coloration due to traces of titanium and microscopic inclusions of aligned silicate mineral fibers (= cloudy rose quartz). It is typically found in a “massive form” and typically lacks regular flat crystal faces. It is found in pegmatites and can occur in hydrothermal vents. Transparent rose quartz, or crystalline rose quartz, is named due to well formed crystals. The inclusions found in rose quartz can create a six-rayed star shape if it is cut correctly. Exposure to natural light can cause the color to fade, but can be “brought back” via irradiation.

It’s tough being pink, I suppose.

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Context: I am learning about gemstones as I work with them and share my findings via social media.

Disclaimer: I am a gemstone enthusiast, not an expert. Please direct any specific quality questions to a licensed gemologist.

10/05/2026

It’s Monday! (& also my birthday) ✨

I wanted to do something a little different than what I have been posting & took a little inspo from my other shop (Third Coast Kawaii ) to put this outfit together ✨

I think these rose quartz fingernail post earrings would go great with a coquette fashion aesthetic ✨

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The history of rose quartz dates back to about 7000BCE, discovered in a bead form in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq). Then in about 800-700 BCE, the Assyrians used rose quartz for their jewelry making. It is believed that Ancient Romans used it as a seal to “signify ownership”, whereas the Ancient Egyptians believed it would stop aging and would be placed in their tombs with the deceased. Quartz (in general) was used during the Middle Ages in healing potions. In modern times, rose quartz is used to commemorate the 5th wedding anniversary.

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Context: I am learning more about gemstones as I work with them and share my findings on social media.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a gemstone expert, but an enthusiast. Please seek a licensed gemologist for specific quality questions.

09/30/2026

My lapis lazuli collection will be available to purchase at Creative Cahoots , which has their grand opening on October 17th, 2026 ✨

See schedule for more details (second photo). ✨

09/28/2026

Monday ✨

As we close the chapter on lapis lazuli (for now), we should talk about taking care of lapis based jewelry.

Generally, lapis lazuli is a porous stone and each component reacts differently to moisture which can affect the color and texture (becomes dull, lighter in color, even turns red due to pyrite composition).

Many lapis stones are coated with wax or oils which can dissolve in hot water. (Avoid steam and ultrasonic cleaners)

Acetone can remove any dyes added (this is actually used for quality checks though!).

Also avoid direct contact with lotions and perfumes.

So how on earth do you clean a lapis stone?
It is recommended that you use a soft, dry cloth to polish the stone.

Which makes the job easier because it’s the same maintenance care for my beadwork. ✨

Lapis collection will be available to purchase soon!

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Context: I am working on building up my knowledge of each gemstone as I work with them and share my findings via social media.

Disclaimer: I am in no way a gemstone expert, just an enthusiast.
Please speak to a licensed gemologist for specific quality questions.

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https://www.oceanmaidendesigns.com/

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