Sand Dollar and Pearl Earrings

There are several types of sand dollar and pearl earrings out there. Find out why you should have a pair and where to find the ones that will best suit you, your lifestyle, and your wardrobe.

Photo courtesy of Etsy.com's MysticMoonStudio

Sand dollars are a type of sea creature. They are a flat and related to the sea urchin and have provided the inspiration for jewelry of many types, including earrings, for many years. Most of the earrings found online that feature sand dollars and pearls are designed for pierced ears. However, within that category are several subcategories:

• Stud style earrings, where the sand dollar shape has pearl detail
• Dangling earrings, pearl at the top with sand dollar below
• Dangling earrings with the sand dollar at the top and the pearl below
• Metal sand dollars (sterling silver, antique brass, and gold, for example) or genuine sand dollars.
• Round pearls, pearl coins, pearl accents, or irregularly shaped pearls

Besides being fun and flirty — especially in the case of a dangly style that catches the light when your head moves — earrings of this nautical style have more to offer. They're a quick pick-me-up during the winter when all you long for is the sun, sand, and surf of summer. Most styles are neutral enough to go with almost any type of outfit. Wear them to the office and feel —just a bit— like you're still on vacation.

If you're not planning a beach trip to get some of the most authentic sand dollar and pearl earrings available, you can shop online for all types of combinations! Here are a few you'll absolutely love. Whether you want sophisticated or whimsical, you can sport sand dollars and pearls.

Paradise Collection may require a second look when you go there with a sand dollar and pearl earring set in mind. Upon further inspection, though, you'll see that there is a pair of Sterling Silver Hawaiian Sand Dollar White Mother of Pearl Pierced Earrings available. They're subtle and great for those who don't like heavy, dangling earrings. They're $42.95.

Etsy has beautiful designs under several usernames. Here are a few:

• Karmelidesigns: There are other sea-inspired themes aside from sand dollars, but they all include irregularly shaped freshwater pearls. The dangling sand dollar is made of sterling silver. These earrings are $27.00.

• Alokele: These dangling earrings each feature a white freshwater pearl and a sterling silver sand dollar. They are $20.00 and 1 5/8 inches long.

• MysticMoonStudio: This seller has sand dollar earrings that truly embrace the feeling of summer. They're golden sand dollars paired with blue freshwater pearl dangles. With a color scheme like that, you can't help but think of lazy days on the beach. These are only $12.00.

• Adornyou: These combine the beauty of neutrals with the carefree style of the beach. They feature antiqued brass sand dollar sand white mother of pearl coin beads. The price ranges from $13.99 to $15.50.

Island Bangles has more than bracelets! Their sand dollar earrings offer a beautiful contrast of antique brass sand dollars against peacock pearls. They are available for $28.00.

Ruby Lane has a different style of sand dollar earrings with pearls. Most dangly earrings of this type have the pearl closest to the lobe and the sand dollar below that. These, however, have the sand dollar at the top (sterling silver) and pearl (coin style) at the bottom. They are $18.00.

Heavenly Treasures offers something unusual: 14K gold sand dollars paired with chocolate mother of pearls. The pearls dangle while the golden sand dollar sits comfortably against the earlobe. They are $129.00.

There are so many styles, shapes, and colors available when it comes to sand dollar and pearl earrings, it will be difficult not to find the perfect pair. Use them to perk yourself up when you're missing the beach, or to complement that nautical outfit you have in mind.

In most cases, the price will be right, as almost all of the ones listed above are less than $30.00. All you have to do is sift through the different metals, pearl shapes, and designs to find that perfect sand dollar dancing with the type of pearl you want. It'll be easier than looking for an undamaged sand dollar on the beach.

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