The Brackish Oysters are comprised of 6 hand sawn layers of sterling silver or solid gold (sometimes a little of each)
Mimicking the composition of an Oyster formed by Chesapeake current.
Slow and methodical- This process takes many hours of careful hands on fabrication per oyster.
The final step in the process is an 8 hour barrel tumble, in a slurry of Chesapeake Bay sand.
Available ONLY during wild oyster harvesting season from November- February
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These handcrafted brackish oysters are a true labor of love, each one a little bit different, just like the real thing. The process is the key to their charm. Original brackish oyster charms, earrings, ect.. are only available here on my website during prime oyster season (from November to February)
Layer by salty sweet layer each brackish oyster is handcrafted from sterling silver or solid gold. The oyster is more than just a shell. For some the brackish oyster is a way of life, for others a tradition to gather around when the weather cools. The mighty oyster has always been here, sustaining and supporting the ecosystem and communities of the Chesapeake. I feel a deeply rooted connection to this design, and I am so glad you do too!
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The Brackish Oysters are comprised of 6 hand sawn layers of sterling silver or solid gold (sometimes a little of each!) each layer is sawn to fit within the layer below, the individual layer is hammered on an anvil, doming and some slightly flared then once it's been shaped the upper layer is soldered to the lower. This is repeated 6 times! Each layer is cut individually to fit the shape of the previous
Mimicking the composition of an Oyster formed by Chesapeake current. Slow and methodical- This process takes around 4 hours of careful hands on fabrication per oyster.
The final step in the process is an 8 hour barrel tumble, in a slurry of Chesapeake Bay sand.
These handcrafted brackish oyster charms are a true labor of love, each one a little bit different, just like the real thing. The process is the key to their charm. Original brackish oyster charms are only available here on my website from November to February.
Some photos are taken on top of images from my grandfather in law- Robert de Gast's book "Oystermen of the Chesapeake". Robert's collection of work depicting the Eastern shore has been preserved by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Learn more about Robert, and his work chronicling the Chesapeake during the heyday of our oyster industry at
Untill Oyster Season Returns...