Collection: The Salt Water Taffy Collection

This collection of vibrant gems is named after one of my favorite childhood, boardwalk treats: salt water taffy.  Opals in shades of blue, green, and pink, along with tourmaline and moonstone are all present in the collection.  Despite its name, salt water taffy doesn't have any salt water taffy in it! 

The Story:

The candy was given its name in the 1890s in Atlantic City, New Jersey by a man named Bradley. He operated a taffy stand on the boardwalk, and one night, the taffy stand had an unwelcome visitor. The ocean rushed up onto the boardwalk, flooding his stand.  The next day, when a little girl asked for some taffy, he sarcastically called it “salt water taffy”.  Luckily for Mr. Bradley, some female relations overheard his remark and recognized a catchy phrase when they heard one. Soon thereafter Mr. Bradley’s taffy became “Salt Water Taffy”, and that is how it all began.