We are continually amazed by this Croatian jewelry designer who uses polished BLUE SPONGE, referred to as "BLUE CORAL," to create her jewelry! We hope that you will enjoy the beauty of the jewelry pieces we have picked out...

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE'VE SEEN BLUE SPONGE/CORAL JEWELRY IN COMBINATION WITH Brač Stones! INCREDIBLE!

This is an INCREDIBLE, POLISHED BLUE SPONGE (Blue Coral) bracelet that uses a Sterling Silver clasp, and incorporates many round pieces of Brač Stones into this jewelry. It features additionally, some very elegant BLING pieces. With the help of an extender, it will fit most wrists!

Ever since ancient times, stones have been dug out at the stone excavation sites on the island of Brač. The stones from island Brač have been used  for building  some of the best-known world structures. The high quality stone enabled building a number of famous constructions in Croatia too. The most significant are the Palace of Diocletian, the Cathedral of St James in Šibenik and the Cathedral of St Lawrence in Trogir which have been under World Heritage (UNESCO) protection. The White House in Washington, D.C., as well as the Parliament Houses in both Vienna and Budapest were built from stones from the island of Brač. 

SPONGE DIVING IN CROATIA

Krapanj is a small islet in the Šibenik archipelago it is said to be the least inhabited and lowest island in the Adriatic. With 200 inhabitants living on 36 square kilometres, its lowest altitude point is 1.25 metres. It can be easily reached by boat from Brodarica which is only 350 meters away. A centuries-old forest, stone streets and houses that look like a film set make it attractive to adventurers in search of lost paradise and lovers of the relaxed island way of life.  Even though it may seem today as idyllic and the epitome of a beautiful and easy life, in the past only the most tenacious and resourceful people survived here. Its inhabitants lived off making sponges, diving and fishing. Sponges from Krapanj are highly valued across the world, and after 300 years of sponge farming, the inhabitants of Krapanj have become expert divers. Exceptional courage and athleticism was needed to keep diving in the sea depths over and over in the period between March and September. The history of Krapanj began with the construction of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in the 15h century.