ABOUT SANSEA
ALOHA. Mahalo for your interest & support in Sansea.
SANSEA is a wahine-owned small business, locally crafted on Kaua'i by Chelsy since 2017. SANSEA is a collection of hand-picked shell jewelry + accessories designed & inspired by the Hawaiian Islands.
MEET THE OWNER
Aloha, I am Chelsy... an entrepreneur, full time college student, dog lover, surfer, artist, and small business owner. I love surfing, traveling, trying new foods, spending time with my sweet dog Paika, picking shells, and creating jewelry of course.
I am born and raised on the island of Kaua'i. I was raised in Hawai'i by two local parents that are surfers, so you can only imagine how much time I spent in the ocean growing up. I was pretty much raised in the ocean, I spent everyday of my childhood at the beach... picking shells, rolling in the sand, surfing, swimming and doing it all over again everyday like a cycle. Through the many seasons of life's trials and triumphs, surfing and collecting shells stuck with me throughout the years and still are my absolute favorite things to do in my free time.
I always knew I wanted to be a jeweler. My passion for collecting shells & crafting them into my own jewelry first began as a child. At around age ten, I explored the world of jewelry making, thanks to my mom because she was a jeweler at the time. I first began making colorful beaded bracelets and shell rings. I used some cheap glue from the hardware store and would glue shells onto ring molds. Fast forward to age 13, I spent a lot of my teen years alongside my mother at craft shows and art walks showcasing her jewelry and shell art. Many craft shows and several years later, I began making my own line of jewelry & with the support of my amazing friends, family, and loyal customers, my small business Sansea evolved in freshman year of highschool.
The vision of Sansea is to offer jewelry pieces and accessories that are affordable while also made with high quality, waterproof materials. It is my mission to provide jewelry that meets the standards of being high quality, waterproof, tarnish proof, and made to be worn daily. Each piece is thoughtfully designed + made with 14k gold filled metals paired with a unique arrangement of hand-picked shells. Our shells are ethically sourced from the beaches of Kaua'i, found on the beach or found in the ocean while diving. Lots of time is dedicated to cleaning, organizing, and sorting each shell before beginning the jewelry making process to ensure it meets our high standards of quality. I love what I do and I am thankful that many of you love my creations! It is truly a blessing.
SANSEA is a one-woman business, run entirely by me, Chelsy. From managing social media and photographing content to designing and handcrafting each jewelry piece—every detail is handled with love by a single set of hands. Every step of your order, from sourcing materials to packaging and shipping, is done by me, start to finish.
As a full-time college student, your support means the world to me. Your purchases help fund my education and allow me to continue growing this dream. I’m endlessly grateful to each and every one of you who has supported SANSEA in any way—your belief in my work makes all of this possible.
To give back to my home and community in Hawai‘i, I make annual donations to local organizations, including the Kaua‘i Humane Society. This is done in honor of animals in need and in loving memory of my sweet dog, Kona, who passed in May 2024. Kona was a true blessing in my life and shared 11 joyful, love-filled years by my side.
SANSEA wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible support of this community—each customer, friend, and believer who’s helped my dream grow. Thank you for supporting my vision and being part of this journey. I’m truly grateful for every single one of you.
Mahalo for taking the time to read my story.
