Inspired by the South Australian coastline, the Oceanic Collection celebrates the extraordinary forms found beneath the sea.
Each piece begins with a real marine specimen which is carefully cast into sterling silver, preserving the intricate textures and details created by nature. Seaweed, shells, seahorses and other coastal treasures become wearable keepsakes that reflect a connection to the ocean.
Freshwater pearls feature throughout the collection, complementing the organic forms and adding a timeless quality to the designs.
Growing up surrounded by Australia's coastline has fostered a deep appreciation for marine environments and the remarkable structures found within them. Through jewellery, I aim to capture these fleeting natural forms and transform them into lasting objects.
The collection includes seaweed jewellery, seahorse jewellery, Leafy Seadragon designs, pearl jewellery and coastal-inspired sterling silver pieces handcrafted in Adelaide.
Every piece is handmade in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden and produced in small quantities.
Handmade Ocean Inspired Jewellery
The Leafy Seadragon Pendant is handmade in Adelaide, South Australia. The original Leafy Seadragon was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve the fine details. The pendant hangs off a 45cm sterling silver chain.
Dimensions: 4.2cm x 2.7cm, 45cm chain
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
The Small Seahorse & Pearl Earrings are handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.
The original seahorse was found washed up on a South Australian beach. It was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve all the fine details. Freshwater pearls hang below.
Due to the nature of freshwater pearls each one varies slightly. Picture is an example only.
Dimensions: 4.5cm x 1.2cm, Pearl 12mm x 0.8cm
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
*All animals used in my work have passed from unpreventable deaths.
The Small Seahorse pendant is handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.
The original seahorse was found washed up on a South Australian beach. It was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve all the fine details. The pendant hangs off a 45cm sterling silver chain.
Dimensions: 1.7cm x 1.2cm, 44cm length chain
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
*All animals used in my work have passed from unpreventable deaths.
The Leafy Seadragon Brooch is handmade in Adelaide, South Australia. The original Leafy Seadragon was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve the fine details. A sterling silver brooch pin is added on the back.
Dimensions: 4.2cm x 2.7cm
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
Handmade in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. The Crab with Pearl Drop Hook Earrings are crafted from an original specimen discovered on a South Australian beach. Moulded and cast in sterling silver, this pendant preserves every intricate detail of the crab. Freshwater pearl drops hang below.
Due to the nature of freshwater pearls each one varies slightly. Picture is an example only.
Dimensions: 4cm x 2.5cm
The Small Kissing Seahorses Pendant is handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.
The original seahorse was found washed up on a South Australian beach. It was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve all the fine details. Finished off with a Freshwater hanging below.
Due to the nature of freshwater pearls each one varies slightly. Picture is an example only.
Dimensions: 43cm total length, 2.5cm width, Pearl approx. 1cm,
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
*All animals used in my work have passed from unpreventable deaths.
The Scallop Shell & Pearl Earrings are handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.
The original Scallop shell was found washed up on the sand at Adelaide’s Henley Beach. It was moulded and cast into sterling silver. This technique ensures all the fine original detail remains in the silver. Freshwater Pearl drops hang below.
Due to the nature of freshwater pearls each one varies slightly. Picture is an example only.
Dimensions: 4cm length x 1.4cm width, Pearl .8mm
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
The Small Seahorse Stud Earrings are handmade in Adelaide, South Australia.
The original seahorse was found washed up on a South Australian beach. It was moulded and cast into sterling silver to preserve all the fine details.
Dimensions: 1.7cm x 1.2cm
Each Jewellery piece comes packaged in an Olivia Dryden branded jewellery box or velvet bag.
*All animals used in my work have passed from unpreventable deaths.