Meet the Creator

Hi there, and welcome!

My name is Jessie, and I'm the heart and hands behind Sand Dune Memories.

Growing up on the south shore of Long Island, New York, the ocean was never just a place to visit. It was a part of who I was. My childhood was woven together by endless summers on Fire Island, salt-kissed skin, sandy toes, digging for clams with my feet, and long days spent beachcombing with family and friends. From swimming in the break to summers spent at 4 Sea Jay, the memories are as endless as the tides.

Years later, life carried me away from the coast and into the mountains of Upstate South Carolina. It was there, far from the familiar salt air, that I began to understand just how deeply the ocean had shaped me. The longing for home became the inspiration for something I never could have imagined.

After a much-needed trip to the Charleston coast, with pockets full of seashells, sea glass, and newfound inspiration, Sand Dune Memories was born. What began as a small creative outlet to hold onto the feeling of the sea slowly grew into something much more meaningful.

And just as the tides are always changing, so are we.

Over the years, Sand Dune Memories has evolved alongside me. What began as creating keepsakes from the ocean's treasures has blossomed into a collection of thoughtfully handcrafted, coastal-inspired jewelry. Each piece is an expression of my love for the sea, the beauty found in nature, and the simple, fleeting moments that become our most cherished memories.

Life has since brought me back home to Long Island, where the very shores that inspired my earliest memories continue to inspire my creativity today.

While my craft has changed, the heart of Sand Dune Memories remains the same: a deep appreciation for the ocean, a love for the stories it holds, and the belief that the most beautiful things in life often come from the simplest places.

My hope is that each piece of jewelry carries a little of that magic with it. A reminder of sun-soaked afternoons, salty breezes, sandy feet, and the places and moments that make us feel most at home.

Thank you for being here, for supporting handmade artistry, and for allowing a little piece of my world to become part of yours.

See you in the dunes,

Jessie ♡