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The new ocean-inspired earring

So...I could not resist doing a sneak peak 24 hour release of these new dynamite earrings. I am SO beyond excited to share with you The Patina Collection. Ocean Inspired blue-green Hammered Coppe...

Why Sea Otter Fur?

Why Sea Otter Fur? Well, Its a unique fur that only coastal Alaskan Native with at least 1/4 blood quantum can use. The fur must be significantly altered. I decided to create Jewelry out of the f...

Modern jewelry inspired by the ocean

I love to work with Sea Otter fur a unique material from the ocean. Growing up on the water as a fisherman I have intense ties to the ocean and all it provides us with. It was only natural to mak...

Bold earrings create a bold mood

With bold earrings comes a bold attitude. I put on my be bold earrings when I need a little fluffy encouragement. Sometimes its all I need to get me out the door. If you need a little of the be b...

Working in the studio on this crisp fall morning

Spending this Sunday working in the studio with this fluffy magic called Sea Otter Fur. Its a wonderful time of year with the sun shining down and the crisp of the fall. It motivates me to get stu...

Welcome!

Welcome to Bering Sea Designs! My name is Carley Thayer. I am an Aleut of Unalaska, Alaska, but grew up and currently reside in Juneau, Alaska. Staying close to the coast is critical as the ocean i...

ebb & flow collection

This collection is inspired by ocean. Sea Otter comes from the sea and its natural ripple texture embodies the sea. I want to convey the heart of my business with this collection. I grew up on the...

Why Sea Otter Fur?

Sea Otter's have been apart of my culture and heritage for centuries. Sea Otter fur is the softest fur in the world with more than 1 million hairs per square inch.  Bering Sea Designs is about b...