Shiny Objects by Michele

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Shiny Objects by Michele

Handmade jewelry using rare stones, fossils & shells. My passion is creating jewelry that elevates nature’s creations into wearable art.

www.shinyobjectsmichele.com Creatively, my jewelry is inspired by the stone, shell, fossil or other natural object and the metal itself. I am endlessly intrigued by objects found in nature - a shell on the beach or a rock on a path is an amazing treasure to me. I've been collecting rocks and shells all my life - handfuls in my pockets and scattered throughout the house. Now it all makes sense - my

collecting had a purpose all along! The collecting has turned into a fascination with transforming those objects into jewelry. I learned basic bead stringing and wire work from local jewelers while living in Turkey & Greece. Over the years I've taken many classes to further my knowledge - metalsmithing, wirework, enameling and recently lapidary. I am inspired by the beach and spend many days combing Rehoboth Beach, DE for things that want another life as wearable art. You will notice recurring themes in my work - shells, stars, fossils, labradorite, pyrite & druzy - I am obsessed! I have an inner voice that drives me to find creative ways to elevate these simple stones, shells and fossils into jewelry - enabling the wearer to enjoy the object and at the same time, express their own unique personal style. The wearer becomes the frame for the jewelry and the jewelry also frames the wearer! Custom orders encouraged.

06/20/2026

Hey! Check out my stories for a Statement Necklace Sale! 20% off - just message me (doesn’t apply to the website). Hope you’re having a fun Saturday 🌞🌞🌞

06/18/2026

Persian Turquoise Necklace & Ring - these high domed stones have a healthy dose of pyrite sparkling all around. I took these photos while wandering around the Rehoboth Art League (RAL) campus, so I’ve included some pics. It’s gorgeous this time of year with all the flowers in bloom. These two beauties are up for grabs… 😉

06/03/2026

Juicy Tourmaline Slices! Yum. 😋 🍉

The watermelon slice ring is spoken for (a Shiny Person who snagged the watermelon tourmaline necklace at the Rehoboth Art Fest, ordered this ring to match). But the teal slice is up for grabs at the Bethany Seaside Craft Show this Saturday! Stop by and visit me and my Shinies on Garfield Street in Booth 209 (one day only Sat 10am-5pm).

06/01/2026

Shiny Objects has a busy festival season this year. I am excited to see my Shiny People at these upcoming shows - starting this weekend! Mark your calendar to shop handmade.

Scroll for a few Rehoboth Beach, DE photos just for fun…

05/19/2026

Morenci Turquoise “Wonky Heart” Necklace - With lots of golden pyrite and quartz inclusions! This is a fabulous stone cut by

Somehow this necklace didn’t find a home at the Rehoboth Art Festival on Saturday. I’ll post it on my website this week.

05/16/2026

Golden Hill Turquoise Necklace and Ring with 18k setting. My most requested ring. See you today at the Rehoboth Arts Fest 10am-5pm - One day only! 🌞

05/15/2026

And now for something completely different…Watermelon Tourmaline Slice Necklace! Perfect in her imperfection. She has a matching ring I’ll photograph today.

Join me tomorrow at the Rehoboth Arts Fest 10am-5pm in Grove Park to check out all the NEW Shinies!!! It’s gonna be a gorgeous day. 🌞 💎 🌳 🖼️ 🏖️

05/14/2026

Pyrite in Slate - The fist ring I’ve made with this material (but not the last!). I love how it looks on a finger. May require a bit of care to wear, but worth it!

05/13/2026

Finishing some goodies for the Rehoboth Arts Fest this Saturday. These two have 18k gold bezel settings because they deserve it. Lightning Ridge Opal and Azurite with Malachite. They are scrumptious!

I got the azurite malachite from years ago. The malachite has some chatoyance that reflects light. Better in person. Come check it out on Saturday in Grove Park!

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https://www.shinyobjectsmichele.com/

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