About the Owner

 Hi! My name is Ava Cortese. I was born and raised in New Jersey and recently moved to south Florida. For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with the beach, the ocean, and all of the beautiful things that come with it. I'd like to think I was a mermaid in another life. I spend all of my free time in the water and beach combing for treasures. I started Coastal Charms because I absolutely love seashells and jewelry, so I wanted to create something special for all the mermaids out there. I have had some traumatic experiences, have struggled mentally and have hit my breaking point. During those times, I realized what I need to do to keep myself happy and healthy. Being outdoors and surrounded by water is very important to me and brings me peace, as well as my Faith in God. The ocean is a reflection of this, with its tides of high and low. During low tide, the water rolls back and reveals all of the ocean's treasures, which shows that sometimes at the lowest point, you can still find beauty. It helps to know that after every low, there is always going to be a high. Thank you so much for reading this and for your support in this journey!     

 

 About the Products

Each shell is found in the sand or in the sea, cleaned, carefully drilled, and then attached to the desired 18k gold filled chain. Since no two shells or teeth are identical, each piece is truly one of a kind. With this being said, it is not a guarantee that you will receive the exact shell pictured. That is the beauty of the ocean treasures we are gifted with! Show off your inner beach girl in these coastal charms