Frustrated at not being able to find the chunky, bold designs I wanted, I started making my own jewelry 10 years ago. The ocean near my home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, inspired me; I pictured the turquoise shells as swirling waves and the golden beads as sunlight on the sand. The necklace is perfect for resort wear — summer just can’t come fast enough! By Cathy Frangie-Hatch