Coast Highway Artists


Gallery at 284 Main St., Point Arena, CA 95468 - 707-882-3616


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DEBORAH THRELKEL





I am a beach comber, a rock hound and a collector of interesting things, inspired to create through my jewelry a connection to the delicate balance of the natural world. Nine years ago I moved to Gualala from San Francisco and started incorporating shells and beach glass into my necklaces and as a result Abalone Queen was conceptualized. I love collecting, probably my favorite part of the process and then I sort and drill. Tom, my husband has become an expert drilling sometimes as many as 100 pieces of beach glass for one necklace. Using a combination of gemstones, shells and beach glass I wire wrap each necklace creating a chain out of a single piece of precious metal wire. As a result the finished product is delicate in appearance but also very strong and durable. I love every part of the process that brings me to a completed necklace or earrings knowing that Abalone Queen jewelry will feel as if you are wearing the ocean.​


theabalonequeen@yahoo.com



ABALONE QUEEN JEWELRY





The following pieces are offered from the artist's studio collection,or are on exhibit at our Point Arena gallery. You may contact the artist directly at the phone number or email given above to inquire about the current availability, or if you have any questions, about the pieces shown here.



Abalone Pearls



Beach Glass Pearls



Abalone & Glass Bead Necklace



Abalone Queen Necklaces



Abalone & Beads Necklace



Abalone & Glass Beads Necklace