5 jewelry designers committed to protecting our oceans

DezsoIn 2006, Sara BeltrÃ n founded Dezso, a brand which combines her love for jewelry and for the ocean, and her designs are all created using natural materials In her collections, the designer reworks shells, precious stones, fossilized shark teeth and coral with hints of gold, most of which is collected by the designer herself from various beaches around the world AzleePassionate about stones, the LA based designer Baylee Zwart designs her gold jewelry when she is taking a break from surfing lessons.

As a surfer and a scuba diver, caring for the ocean is a very important part of her life Each year, a share of her profits is donated to different ocean protection associations As well as this, the designer organizes beach clean-up sessions in Los Angeles.

GasLast September at the 24 hours for the Ocean event, the South of France based brand Gas revealed to the world their Hippios bracelet, a link bracelet with a gilded and hand-enameled seahorse on it. . Source