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...

As far as we know, her shop is the only one of its kind to offer this special blue sponge-blue coral jewelry!

These are INCREDIBLE, POLISHED BLUE SPONGE (Blue Coral) EARRINGS on STERLING SILVER, and featuring lovely freshwater pearls!

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 15th century.