This pendant is a reflection of my own heritage — a bit of the Puerto Rican flag turned into a charm, serving as a reminder of my family’s roots. The triangle shape has a raised star in the middle, inspired by the shapes found on the flag.

When I was little and trying to remember the difference between the Puerto Rican and Cuban flags, I was told that “Puerto Rico is like a shining star in the ocean, so you’ll know our flag because the star sits inside a blue triangle instead of a red one.” I loved the image it painted in my head, so I carved this little banner as a totem to remind me of the beautiful, special place that shaped so much of my family, our history, and our traditions.

Styling

The pendant sits on a braided cord with beads knotted on each end, and the long length gives you lots of ways to wear it. I chose a cord with dark and light blue to represent the blue triangle on the Puerto Rican flag, while the ivory cord gives you more flexibility for any way you want to style it. The ivory cord is a bit more slippery, for which I recommend using a double knot to prevent the necklace from coming undone easily.

This listing is for a silver pendant with silver beads, but there’s also a gold version.

Details

• Sterling silver charm and beads

• Braided polyester cord

• Necklace is 42” long, pendant is 14mm (5/8”) high

• Made by hand in my Catskill Mountain Studio

Questions? Email sara@saragolden.com.

Ancient Egyptians believed a scarab beetle rolled the disc of the sun across the sky each morning, and so the scarab became a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and growth. This protective amulet features a hand-carved scarab pendant with hieroglyphs on the back that spell out a blessing: life, prosperity, and health.

Details:

• 18” long chain, pendant measures 1/2” long

• Sterling silver

• Made by hand in the Catskill Mountains

What’s it like floating through space, making your way towards new worlds with the stars as your map?

Perfumer Kelly + Jones takes us there through fragrance, blending a custom scent that’s slightly metallic and expansive with notes of solar musks and sparkling bergamot. The final result is a bit unexpected but beautiful to wear and made with the most luxurious ingredients.

Details

• Notes of solar musks, bergamot, and amber resin

• Fragrance and essential oils in a coconut oil base; contains no alcohol

• 6.0ml/0.2fl oz roll-on

• 0.8ml sample vial

• Hand poured just for us by Kelly + Jones

Questions? Email sara@saragolden.com.