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Custom Beach Necklaces

These sunny necklaces are handmade from sand gathered from your choice of 2,800 picturesque world beaches.

$130.00 - 155.00

Holly Daniels Christensen created by

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Carry a piece of sun, sand, and surf wherever you go with Holly Daniels Christensen's beachy pendants, handmade from a pinch of sand gathered from your choice of one of thousands of picturesque world beaches. The jewelrymaker sets textured samples of sand from your favorite sunny spots in sterling silver bezels sealed with jewelry-grade resin. Organic and utterly modern, they're a unique sculptural way to keep summer vacation memories close. Each necklace comes with a card, which indicates the source of the sand. Handmade in Massachusetts.

Click here to see a list of all available beaches. Don't see your beach? You can send in your own sand (we'll send you a mailer and instructions).

Also, check out our Custom Beach Bracelets.

Take a peek at Holly's Boston area studio on our blog.

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Made in Massachusetts

Holly Daniels Christensen

created by

Holly Daniels Christensen

location

Massachusetts

“Every victory, small or monumental, should be celebrated.”

Growing up on Cape Cod, and traveling to coasts across the country, Holly Daniels Christensen has become a beach connoisseur. Using the different textures and colors of the world's sands as her palette, she creates memorable jewelry that lets beach-goers prolong their vacations indefinitely. Her exquisite accessories are keepsakes more than mere decorations, and unique souvenirs for beach lovers of all ages.

We visited Holly in her Boston area studio and boy, did we admire her signature sands! Take a peek for yourself on our blog.

Handmade Made in the USA
Made from
sterling silver, resin, sand
Measurements
18" chain, sand bar: 1.75"L x .25" W, circle pendant: .75" dia
Ingredients
Care
Polish clean with a soft cloth.
Item ID
20800

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This is a made-to-order item. If you order today your item will ship no later than 7/9/2018.

At this time, this item cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes or to APO/FPO or US Territories. Contact custom@uncommongoods.com with any questions.

Please note: This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S.

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UncommonGoodsCustom Beach Necklaces
 
4.6

(based on 124 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (100)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (13)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Meaningful (102)
  • Unique (101)
  • Good quality (84)
  • Pretty (63)
  • Good length (54)

Cons

  • Too short (8)
  • Difficult to clasp (3)
  • Poor workmanship (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (80)
  • Dress up or down (63)
  • Going out (39)
  • Office (33)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic style (43), Comfort-oriented (40), Practical (39), Career (31), Stylish (30)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (136), No (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Perfect memory

I purchased two necklaces of the circle 'send your sand'. I took a video of my daughter scooping sand into a baggie at a beach in Sanibel, FL that my family visits...Read complete review

I purchased two necklaces of the circle 'send your sand'. I took a video of my daughter scooping sand into a baggie at a beach in Sanibel, FL that my family visits annually. I had one made for my mother's 65th birthday and one for myself. I can see small pieces of seashells along with the sand, which I enjoy. I wear it daily and it is very comfortable. I wasn't sure how they would look because the sand we'd gathered was a little coarse, but it turned out very nicely. The color of the majority of the circle looks like wet sand, so if you're looking for the true color it might not work as you like.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Looks nothing like my beach's sand

I've seen a few reviewers post about the difference in color, but I wasn't prepared for the discrepancy. I have walked every foot of the shore in Avalon NJ, and none of it...Read complete review

I've seen a few reviewers post about the difference in color, but I wasn't prepared for the discrepancy. I have walked every foot of the shore in Avalon NJ, and none of it has black sand beaches. This was how the pair of earrings turned out; very, very dark. More than what could account for a different part of the beach, or the sand being wet. Like the other reviewer, giving this to my mother as intended is meaningless, as it looks nothing like the beaches she loves. Hopefully, they'll let me return it, despite the policy.

Reviewed by 124 customers

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4/12/2017
 
5.0

I love how unique this necklace is!

By 

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Elegant
  • Good Quality
  • Meaningful
  • Unique

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Dress Up or Down
    • Everyday
    • Going Out
    • Office

    Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

    My mother had to move last year away from the coast but misses the beach terribly so I purchased this necklace for her as a little reminder and token of her favorite Place.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    2/23/2017
     
    5.0

    My wife loves it!!

    By 

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me Classic, Practical

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Quality
    • Meaningful
    • Pretty
    • Unique

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Dress Up or Down
      • Everyday

      Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

      Was looking for something unique and unusual for my wife's birthday and Valentines Day. I found this pendant and started browsing through the list of beaches. To my surprise, I found the beach my wife and I had vacationed at every year for 12 or so years. I ordered, and gave it to her for a late birthday and valentines gift. She loves it and has not taken it off since i gave it to her. It's a little reminder of all the good times we had at that beach. I hit a home run with this one!!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      2/21/2017
       
      5.0

      The sand bar necklace is filled with actual sand

      By 

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Career, Modern

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Elegant
      • Good Quality
      • Meaningful
      • Pretty
      • Unique

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Dress Up or Down

        Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

        We have shared this favorite beach together as best friends and I wanted to give her a special keepsake. She loves the necklace. I also purchased the sand cuff links for my husband-to-be. He loves them too!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        2/15/2017
         
        5.0

        Fabulous!

        By 

        from Texas

        About Me Classic, Stylish

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Good Quality
        • Meaningful
        • Unique

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

            This was a thank you gift after a wonderful vacation. It's beautiful and was well received. I plan to purchase the necklace for all the girls in the family for Christmas!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            1/16/2017
             
            5.0

            high quality

            By 

            from dover,de

            About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Stylish

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Length
            • Good Quality
            • Meaningful
            • Pretty
            • Unique

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday

              Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

              beautiful necklace

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes, Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              12/30/2016
               
              5.0

              Great product

              By 

              from Miami

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              Pros

              • Elegant
              • Good Length
              • Good Quality
              • Meaningful
              • Unique

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Dress Up or Down
                • Everyday

                Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

                Very unique a bit of sand from the beach where we met.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes, Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                11/26/2016
                 
                2.0

                Not even close

                By 

                from NJ

                About Me Practical

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Good Quality
                • Unique

                Cons

                • Color was wrong

                Best Uses

                • Everyday

                Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

                The color of the sand in the pendant wasn't remotely close to the actual sand color of the beach it was supposedly from. It looked like the dirt in my yard, 65 miles from the beach. I was offered the chance to replace the pendant with the "correct" colored sand, but I had to find a good picture online, then send it along. Why couldn't the company do that instead of me? And there was no guarantee the replacement pendant would be better. My daughter, who gave me the necklace, was embarrassed that the sand looked like dirty sand and not the pretty, light sand that's actually at the beach we went to for 20 yrs. I only wear it when I see her. Maybe in future we'll laugh about it, but not now.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes, Yes

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                Merchant response:We’re sorry that the color of the sand isn’t what you anticipated. The sand is set inside a resin which causes its appearance to darken. We contacted the artist about your order and extended an offer to have the sand replaced and redone to preserve its lightness. She cares a great deal about authenticity and wants to ensure that people have a wonderful and unique keepsake for life.

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                9/5/2016

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                wife loves it!

                By 

                from Orange County, CA

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good Length
                • Good Quality
                • Meaningful
                • Pretty
                • Unique
                • Versatile

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday

                  Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

                  Simple everyday necklace that my wife loves and is unique

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  Service and delivery were excellent. Had no problems

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes, Yes

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                  8/26/2016
                   
                  5.0

                  Beautiful Beach Necklace

                  By 

                  from CT

                  About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Good Length
                  • Good Quality
                  • Meaningful
                  • Pretty
                  • Unique

                  Cons

                  • Tangles Easily

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday
                  • Going Out
                  • Office

                  Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

                  My wife has worn it everyday since she received the necklace.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes, Yes

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  6/29/2016
                   
                  5.0

                  Suberb piece of wearable art!

                  By 

                  from Grand Rapids, Michigan

                  Verified Buyer

                  Comments about UncommonGoods Custom Beach Necklaces:

                  I purchased the bar necklace. I love this piece of jewelry because of its one-of-a-kind nature. Brings me back to Waikiki beach each time I wear it!

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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