Valerie Yakovac

Seaglass Jewelry

Valerie walks the many beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and finds lovely pieces of glass that have been gently tumbled by the sea. She uses the glass to make wire- wrapped pieces to best show off their color and shape. Seaglass is also known to many as " Mermaid's Tears " Each piece becomes an original artwork created by Valerie just for you.

Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Valerie Yakovac attended and graduated from Allegheny General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. Married soon thereafter to a career Army officer, they moved around the United States and Germany. She has spent most of her married life raising two children, taking on the responsibilities of a military wife and dabbling with many forms of art from wheat weaving to Tole painting.

Yakovac is a certified instructor for the "One Stroke" method of painting taught by Donna Dewberry. After 36 years, she and her husband now live in Hampton overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Since moving to Hampton, Yakovac has found living on the water peaceful and inspirational.

Valerie’s Seaglass Jewelry

Green Seaglass Pendant

Gold, Silver and Seaglass

Varied Seaglass Pendant