Surf, Sea and Sun Archive

  • The Myth of the Mermaid

    The Myth of the Mermaid

    Mermaids have been broadly represented in folklore, literature and popular culture for ages—due, in large measure, to our fascination with the sea and the mystery it holds. Mermaids are a symbol of possibility and interconnection—and salvation. Motherhood Silver Mermaid Pendant Peter Stone has created the beautiful and...

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  • Manta Rays: Grace Under Water

    Manta Rays: Grace Under Water

    Manta Rays are some of the MOST beautiful sea creatures on the planet!  They “fly” through the water with grace and launch themselves into the air to soar for a few glorious seconds before splashing down. Their movement is elegant and AWESOME, and they are...

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  • Peter and the Sea

    Peter and the Sea

    Peter and the Sea Even the most cursory exploration of the Peter Stone website will reveal  hints about the connection with the sea that powers the passion behind our jewelry, and longtime fans who are familiar with the DiveSilver line (and website!) will have no doubt...

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  • Gems of the Sea

    Gems of the Sea

    Nearly everyone has wandered down a sandy beach and bent to retrieve a particularly pretty seashell at least once in their lives. Seashells, the shed exoskeletons of marine animals, often end up in collections because of their beauty, individuality, delicacy, and symmetry. As common as...

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  • Stoked about Surfing

    Stoked about Surfing

    While for some, surfing is a mere recreational activity, for others it is an art form, a cultural way of life, and a nearly religious experience. Surfing has waxed and waned in popularity since its inception in the 1700’s, but there’s no doubting its present...

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  • The Magic of the Dolphins

    The Magic of the Dolphins

    Our most popular marine companions by far, dolphins can credit their popularity to their extremely high intelligence, natural playfulness, and unabashed friendliness. Dolphins have fascinated and delighted human spectators since the earliest human memory. Charmed by their grace and elegance, captivated by their free-spirited frolicking,...

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  • The Compass Rose

    The Compass Rose

    Essential for navigation, the nautical compass has been a staple of ship captains the world over since the Middle Ages. Whether you sail your own ship or merely admire the classic compass rose design, the symbology of the compass is powerful for anyone seeking to...

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  • The Romance of the Sea Horse

    The Romance of the Sea Horse

    If you’ve ever seen a pair of sea horses courting, you can’t help but be reminded of a fun-loving young couple celebrating the magic of love… holding “hands,” dancing, and snout-to-snout kisses are just a few of the behaviors that sea horses display during their...

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  • Taking Romance to New Depths: Underwater Wedding

    Taking Romance to New Depths: Underwater Wedding

    If a wedding on Valentine’s Day just isn’t romantic enough for you, consider exchanging your Valentine’s vows in an unforgettable underwater ceremony in the lush and unspoiled tropical retreat of Trang province, Thailand.  Not just for longtime divers, this ceremony is an unforgettable experience for...

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  • Customer Comment from Liza Feeney

    Customer Comment from Liza Feeney

    The new whale pieces are so beautiful! We are lucky here on the East Coast of Australia as we have whales migrating throughout the year and some even come into Sydney Harbour for a visit! They are beautiful, spectacular and so very precious.

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