TurtleBay Jewelry

04/02/2026

Whaitere – The Enchanted Stingray is one of the traditional Maori myths or teaching stories of the Maori people. The story tells of a young stingray named Whaitere, whose parents suddenly disappear. With help from the sea maiden, Hinemoana, Whaitere sets out to search for her parents in the underworld.

Whaitere finally finds her parents, but in doing so is given a huge responsibility – to look after the ocean. Whaitere becomes a Guardian and is tasked with teaching others to respect and care for the ocean. With the ongoing destruction today of our seas and the ensuing threats to marine life, Our seas need protection from many things as well, such as contamination, global warming, dumping and the potential extinction of animals. That’s why it’s an important story to share with today’s children.

01/24/2026

All that sparkles is this gorgeous Topaz!

The sterling silver, double prong setting accents the simplicity of these perfectly. Sometimes a girl just wants a stunning pair of studs. 💙

01/22/2026

Spring is coming, despite the impending doom of winter storm warnings.

So keep looking ahead, plan for the sunshine and bloom where you’re planted. 🌺

This gorgeous ruby reminded me of the vibrant colors of Hibiscus, so I brought it to life among floral counterparts. This charm necklace will catch and reflect the light of Hawaiian Aloha every time you put it on. Pictured next to a US quarter for size reference, not included in purchase. .925 S

01/04/2026

The metals market is utterly bonkers right now. If you’re feeling the pinch, imagine what it feels like for jewelers. Back when I began making jewelry, I bought silver at $20/ozt. Seeing it hovering close to $100 is mind bending.

Safe to say, I’ll be refining every last bit of scrap and silver dust I’ve captured over the years. And unfortunately, it also means a shift in my pricing.

However, If you’re a gold client, now would be a good time to consider the sparkle of silver! It’s certainly a bit cheaper. 😉