Taking a Break to Chase Canada's Red Shores & Hidden Treasures ❤️
Every once in a while, even dragons need to leave the workshop for a little adventure.
From July 18th to August 3rd, I'll be taking a much-needed vacation, heading to Prince Edward Island! The shop will still be open (because let's be honest... I can't resist letting you adopt new shiny things 😄), but I'll be putting down the jeweller's tools for a couple of weeks to recharge and enjoy a bit of nature!
If you've been following me for a while, you already know I have a tiny obsession with rocks. Okay... maybe not so tiny. Jewellery and gemstones have a funny way of doing that to a person. So naturally, whenever I travel, I'm always wondering the same thing:
"What cool rocks can I find here?"
❤️ Why Is PEI So... Red?
If you've ever seen photos of Prince Edward Island, you've probably noticed one thing almost immediately—the colour.
The beaches.
The cliffs.
Even some of the dirt roads.
They're incredibly red!
That beautiful colour comes from iron-rich sandstone that formed over 250 million years ago. As the iron minerals inside the rock were exposed to oxygen over millions of years, they essentially rusted, creating those famous crimson cliffs that have become one of PEI's most recognizable landmarks.
It's one of the few places in Canada where the landscape almost feels otherworldly. As someone who spends most days staring at silver, bronze, and gemstones, I can't wait to see those rich earthy colours in person.
Is PEI Good for Rockhounding?
If you're hoping to find sparkling crystals the size of your fist... PEI might not be the place.
But if you love geology, beachcombing, fossils, and discovering little pieces of Earth's history, it absolutely is.
Because the island is made mostly of sedimentary rock, the beaches are constantly being reshaped by tides and erosion. Every walk can uncover something new.
Some of the things people commonly find include:
- Beautiful pieces of red sandstone smoothed by the ocean
- Quartz pebbles
- Agates washed in from elsewhere along the Gulf
- Jasper
- Sea glass
- Fossils (though these should always be admired responsibly and local regulations respected)
Sometimes the best treasure isn't the rarest stone—it's simply finding something that catches your eye and reminds you exactly where you found it.
I love that.
💎 Does Prince Edward Island Have an Official Gemstone?
Surprisingly...
No!
Unlike many Canadian provinces, Prince Edward Island doesn't currently have an official provincial gemstone.
If I had to nominate one, though, it might actually be the island's famous red sandstone.
No, it isn't a gemstone in the traditional sense, but it's iconic. The moment you see it, you know exactly where you are. That's something pretty special.
It reminds me that not every beautiful material has to sparkle.
Sometimes colour, texture, and history are enough.
🌊 Beachcombing Is Half the Fun
One of my favourite things about rockhounding is that there's no finish line.
No competition.
No pressure.
You just slow down.
You notice the little things.
The patterns in the stones.
The way the waves polish them.
The colours hiding beneath a thin layer of sand.
It's oddly peaceful... and I think that's exactly what I need after months at the jeweller's bench.
(Although if I come home with a suitcase full of rocks... nobody act surprised. 😆)
✨ What Happens While I'm Away?
Don't worry—the shop isn't going anywhere!
You'll still be able to place orders while I'm away. They'll simply join my queue, and I'll jump right back into creating as soon as I return on August 3rd.
Thank you, as always, for supporting my business, cheering me on, and letting me spend my days creating jewellery inspired by the games, stories, and legends we all love.
Now if you'll excuse me... I have some beaches to explore, some red cliffs to admire, and hopefully a few very interesting rocks waiting to be discovered.
I'll be sure to share plenty of photos—and who knows... maybe a future jewellery design or two will be inspired by whatever treasures I bring home. ❤️
See you soon,
