Purple Beaded Starfish Earrings with Sea Glass

$40.00

Beaded starfish earrings stitched bead-by-bead in dark orchid and lilac seed beads and accented with a wire-wrapped periwinkle cultured sea glass bead. Lightweight coastal earrings full of texture and color.

1 in stock

The Design

Dark orchid and silver-lined lilac seed beads come together to create richly colored beaded starfish earrings. A wire-wrapped periwinkle cultured sea glass bead sits above the starfish, adding a cool frosted accent that complements the purple tones.

Craftsmanship

Each starfish is carefully hand-stitched bead-by-bead using ultra-strong FireLine thread and 270 tiny glass beads per pair. The beads are woven together to form the dimensional starfish shape, creating layered color and texture.

Details

Materials

  • Miyuki 11/0 and 15/0 beads (Dark Orchid and Silver-Lined Lilac)
  • Cultured sea glass beads (Periwinkle)
  • FireLine beading thread (ultra-strong braided thread used for precision beadwork)
  • Wire: Silver-plated copper
  • Earwires: Sterling Silver

Dimensions

  • Length: Approx. 1-3/4 in. (from top of earwire).
  • Width: Approx. 1 in.
  • Weight: Approx. 2g. per earring (a U.S. quarter weighs ~6g)

Why You’ll Love Them

The purple palette adds color and personality to these beaded starfish earrings while remaining balanced and wearable. The stitched beadwork and sea glass accent give these earrings subtle movement and depth.

Also Available in Other Colors

Crafted by hand on the Texas coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these earrings lightweight?

Yes. Even though each starfish is stitched with hundreds of tiny glass beads, the earrings are designed to remain lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear.

How are these earrings made?

Each starfish is handstitched bead by bead using 270 individual seed beads per pair and durable FireLine thread. The starfish dangles from a wire-wrapped cultured sea glass bead. Every pair is made one at a time in my Port Aransas studio.

What is cultured seaglass?

The round bead above the starfish is a cultured sea glass bead. Cultured sea glass has the same frosted appearance as natural sea glass, but it is created from recycled glass and shaped for consistency and durability.

What type of earwires do you use?

These earrings are finished with sterling silver earwires, which are comfortable for most people with metal sensitivities.

Are these earrings durable?

Yes. The beadwork is stitched using FireLine thread, which is extremely strong and resistant to fraying. With normal wear and care, the earrings are designed to last for many years.

How should I care for beadwork earrings?

Each color combination is made in small batches, and the beadwork is stitched entirely by hand. While similar designs may appear again, each pair is individually made.

What do starfish earrings symbolize?

Starfish are often associated with renewal, resilience, and connection to the ocean. Many people choose starfish jewelry as a reminder of the sea and coastal life.

Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions or if you have any issues placing your order.

Handmade in Port Aransas, TX

Because all materials are hand selected in my studio in Port Aransas, the product design may vary slightly from the photos.

Colors

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Materials

Each piece of jewelry is carefully crafted using hand-selected high-quality materials that are lead and nickel free.

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Returns Are Accepted

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Sizing and Care

See Sizing and Care for Leather Wrap Bracelets and Beaded Earrings.