This exquisite volume – a treasure trove of beauty and information for beach combers – presents more than 200 stones from around the world and describes the natural processes that produced them.

"Wandering near the water's edge and picking up whatever catches my eye is the greatest antidote to daily stress I know. Whether it's a lucky stone with a ring around it, a perfect egg or a heart-shaped rock, the joy in the finding is simple and profound: treasure." – JLI artist's note 2005