Coastal style does not have to mean a necklace shaped like a shell. A pale-blue stone, a curved line, or a small glint of metal can suggest the coast in a quieter way.
Saressa Designs brings those details into a collection of gemstone and metal jewelry. This spotlight introduces the maker and five necklaces listed at Mermaid Quake, with links so you can compare the actual pieces rather than choose from a general description.
Meet the maker
On its welcome page, Saressa Designs identifies Rachel Hughes as its owner and designer and says the jewelry is handmade to order in its Portland, Oregon studio.
For more of the maker’s work and current information, visit the Saressa Designs website. The designs below are credited to Saressa Designs; they are not Mermaid Quake’s own jewelry designs.
This is a maker introduction and selection guide, not a studio visit, interview, or firsthand wear test. The coastal connections here are editorial impressions, not claims about where the stones were sourced.
Crest: aquamarine within a hoop
The Crest Aquamarine Crystal Hoop Necklace places a double-pointed aquamarine crystal in a hand-formed hoop. The combination gives the stone an open frame rather than hiding it inside a solid pendant.
The listing describes an approximately 14 mm crystal and a pendant approximately 1¼ inches from top to bottom. It offers sterling silver, 14k gold fill, and 14k rose gold fill, with chain-length options to compare on the product page.
Some reference photos on that listing show a navy sodalite version for size. The linked product is the aquamarine version. Check the selected metal and length rather than assuming every photograph represents the same option.
Bar Graph: a different aquamarine silhouette
The Bar Graph Raw Aquamarine Necklace arranges raw stones of varied lengths with a semicircle accent. If Crest appeals through its open hoop, Bar Graph offers another way to bring blue tones and geometry together.
Its listing describes an approximately one-inch pendant and notes natural variation in stone lengths, shapes, and hues. Your piece will differ slightly from the photographs. Use the listing for the available metal and necklace-length choices.
Caporal: a crescent with turquoise
The Caporal Turquoise Crescent Moon Necklace pairs a hand-formed, hammered upside-down crescent with a small turquoise accent in Saressa’s bezel-wrapped style.
The listed crescent is approximately 1½ inches in diameter, with an approximately 3 mm turquoise stone. Its broader shape makes it worth comparing against the smaller stone accents in the other designs, especially if you are choosing a gift and know the recipient’s preferred pendant size.
Contour: texture without a gemstone
The Contour Collar Necklace with Textured Curved Bar is an alternative when the line and surface of the metal matter more to you than a colored stone.
Its curved bar has a woven-style texture and hangs from a rolo-style chain. The listing offers sterling silver, gold fill, and rose gold fill, with lengths from 15 to 20 inches. Compare those measurements with a necklace you already find comfortable.
Lemondrop: a small citrine accent
The Lemondrop Citrine Teardrop Necklace features a faceted, wire-wrapped citrine teardrop on a delicate chain. It offers a warmer-colored alternative to the blue-stone pieces.
The listing gives the gemstone’s approximate measurements as 6 × 9 mm and the necklace length as 18 inches from clasp end to end. Check the current metal choices before ordering.
Choose by shape, metal, and fit
Start with the form you prefer: an open hoop, a row of stones, a crescent, a curved bar, or a small teardrop. Then compare the actual measurements and the metal option you intend to select.
For a gift, ask about the person’s usual necklace length and preferences rather than guessing from a photograph. This guide does not make hypoallergenic, waterproof, environmental, or gemstone-wellness claims. If a material detail matters to you, ask about that specific piece before buying.
Current price, options, availability, delivery information, and purchase terms belong on the relevant product listing and order information. The maker’s own website may have different terms from an order placed through Mermaid Quake.
Coastal inspiration is not swimming advice
Saressa’s jewelry-care guidance advises removing jewelry before showering, swimming, or using a hot tub. It also advises avoiding wear while applying cosmetics or beauty products, and removing jewelry before sleeping or exercising.
Let a piece be a reminder of the coast rather than assuming it belongs in salt water. Consult the maker’s guidance for storage and cleaning, and ask about the particular metal and gemstone if you are unsure.
A thoughtful choice can be one piece whose shape you enjoy and whose care fits your routine. There is no need to build a matching collection to make it personal.
Maker background is drawn from Saressa Designs’ own welcome page; product details are drawn from the linked Mermaid Quake listings. Featured image: the Crest aquamarine necklace photo already used in its product listing. It shows one product presentation, not every available metal option or an exact-size guide.
