The Seahorses By The Bay Project was started by Annmarie Gardens and the Calvert Marine Museum as a public art project to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Calvert County, Maryland in 2004. Each school in Calvert County, both public and private, had the opportunity to design a theme for and decorate a 6” fiberglass seahorse statue. The seahorses were displayed in prominent locations around Calvert County. After their public display, the seahorses were auctioned off. The project was very successful, raising over $90,000 for the art programs in the local schools. To learn more about the Seahorses By The Bay Project, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Inspired by the project, Heather Maertens created a seahorse miniature as a pendant. She carved a wax and the seahorse was cast precious metal. After many requests for a smaller version, Heather carved a second wax and then an even smaller wax was made for earrings and charms. The seahorses are available in 14kt white or yellow gold or sterling silver with your choice of diamond and gemstone accents. Fifteen percent of the proceeds from each sale are donated to the Seahorses By The Bay Project. To date, we have donated just over $6,000

Other Seahorses By-the-Bay jewelry