wear the ocean
The gift for a surfer who has everything
Wearable artifacts shaped from wild ocean kelp.
Nothing they've worn before.
Handcrafted in California by jewelry designer Versiliy.
Bracelets
The ocean on the wrist. Most-worn pieces. Feels like leather and wood.
Rings
The current around the finger.
Not sure of their size? Choose "I don't know the size" at checkout. Free sizer first, exact fit after.
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"Viridis Planus" Ocean Algae Ring
Regular price $72 USDRegular priceSale price $72 USD -
"Fuscus Asper" Ocean Algae Ring
Regular price $144 USDRegular priceSale price $144 USD
A gift the surfer will actually wear
Most gifts try to feel like the ocean.
This one is from it.
Earrings
The tide, close to the ears.
So light, most people forget they're on.
Still not sure? Let them choose
They pick the piece, the fit, even a custom order. The surprise is still yours to give.
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FAQ
It's really made from kelp? Looks like something else
That's the reaction I love!
All kelp, no glue, no ink. It just doesn't look like anything you'd expect kelp to become.
Rings use a stainless steel base, but the rest is pure kelp, which isn't a plant or an animal at all. It's chromista, a separate branch of life most people have never heard of.
Why is this a good gift for a surfer?
Because it comes from where they feel most at home.
Grown in the ocean, shaped by hand, a wearable connection to the water when they're away from it.
I don't know their size. What are my options?
Glad you asked. You have three:
- Send a gift card and let them choose everything.
- Choose "I don't know the size" at checkout. We send a free sizer first, then ship the exact fit.
- Pick something size-independent. Pendants and earrings fit anyone.
How will it hold up?
Sturdier than it looks. Kelp shaped this way is more stable than people expect, and every piece is built to be worn.
If anything fails within three years, I'll repair or replace it.
What if it gets wet?
Bracelets and rings are made for everyday life, washing hands, sweat, the occasional light rain.
Just take it off before showering, swimming, or the sauna.
Like anything natural, it lasts longest with a little care, kept from long soaks and prolonged harsh sun.
Can I order something custom?
Yes.
Gauged earrings made to a specific size, a pendant marked with a symbol that carries their story, a brooch, a hair pin, or anything else your imagination lands on.
Reach me through the form at the bottom of the page.
Custom pieces usually start at $200.
Meet the artist
Versiliy is a Los Angeles artist who makes wearable artifacts from wild ocean algae, a material almost no one has worn.
Each one is collected by hand along the coast after storms, then shaped through techniques developed alone, with no field to learn from.
As seen on Good Day LA (FOX 11), featured in VoyageLA, Artist Closeup, and Jackalope Art.