MEDITERRANEAN JEWELS

Zia Louisa, Zia Sandra, Zia Silvia, and Zia Francesca- The chicest women I will ever know.

My aunts are some of the strongest women I have known. When they speak, they do so with thoughtful intention, earnest passion, and fearless self-expression. They exude style, grace, and strength.

My childhood bounced between cold winters in Albania and scorching hot summers in Italy.

It was the time I spent in Genova (at Recco’s Beach, small beach just outside of Portofino) at my aunts that I learned so much from as well as their incredible sense of style.

Living by the sea, my aunts have 3 key attributes:

1. sun kissed golden skin

2. linen as their clothing fabric of choice

3. accessorized with vibrant stones and bold jewels

They wore large jade stones from China, teal and coral from the islands, and gold from the farthest reaches of the globe.

These pieces had vibrancy; colors so saturated that it took your breath away.

Whenever I look at these jewels, they always take me back to ITALY.

Here are some pieces of jewelry that they would wear:

108 Jadeite Bead, Rubellite, and Diamond Necklace