summer finds

I love a good find and for me more often than not it’s a piece of jewelry discovered when I’m not looking for anything and/or in an unexpected place. As I dashed along a downtown corridor, I tucked into a clothing store when the first big wet sloppy droplets hit my forehead. I had no idea that this specialty shop was in DC, don’t necessarily associate the name with jewelry and never buy from the catalog because many of the items contain wool which I’m allergic to. So I was immediately curious when my eyes caught the glint of what appeared to be an interesting something hidden between the folds of a scarf resting on the bottom shelf in the glass case. Is that…I’d like to see that please!

The textures present such a contrast. I’m used to and have several smooth, somewhat shiny horn bracelets which is how the inside of this piece feels and looks though it is much more polished. The difference with my find is the surface facing out. Filled with what I thought would be rough grooves and bumps, once touched the piece in my hand revealed an unexpected velvety yet firm finish. OMG, it’s seriously a tactile lover’s delight!

Turning it on its side, I traced the flat thick edges that ran evenly around the top and bottom with my finger and got another rush it was so lush!

This raw horn bracelet has just the right amount of heft to let me know it is on my arm while at the same time appearing delicate and feminine. With every turn, I notice that each bend of the circle has its own distinct character. A rich mixture of chocolate browns, taupes, and bone, the surprise element are the hints of turquoise that thread into the darker sections. SOLD!

And what made it the perfect find of the summer to date besides the price and being totally different from any other horn bracelet I’ve ever seen? Well ...this little ole' treasure happens to be just the right compliment to some gorgeous earrings found in Nantucket this past May. I love it when that happens. Which means, no matter when, where or what the occasion, always…

keep your peepers open!®