Starting a home based business that designs and sells seashell jewelry is not only an easy and inexpensive business to set in motion, it also could prove to be very fun and interesting.

You've likely seen the viral shell necklace that every cool girl has been rocking as a statement accessory with her outfits.

Today, however, quahogs are primarily a food source, often found in clam chowders, and their shells are discarded. Melanie Georgacopoulos, a jewelry designer known for her unconventional use of ...