Shoreline Chic: The Charm of Cape May Diamonds

Let's talk about Cape May Diamonds — the quartz crystals from New Jersey that have more character than most stones twice their price. They are quartz, the same stuff sand is made of, but after thousands of years of natural tumbling in the Delaware River, they emerge with a smooth, clear brilliance that earns them their nickname.

While they will not cut glass like a real diamond, they have earned their own reputation. Give one a professional polish and they genuinely sparkle. Our Cape May Diamond jewelry collection is for the person who understands that real value is not always measured in carats.

Each piece in our collection starts with a stone our artist found by hand on the Cape May beaches. We tumble them, polish them, and wire wrap them in sterling silver. No two pieces are the same because no two stones are the same.

For those who want the raw experience, we also offer bags of tumbled Cape May Diamonds starting at $9 — perfect for crafting, collecting, gifting, or keeping as a piece of the Jersey Shore. Explore the full Cape May Diamond jewelry collection →