The August Beach
Big Wave Starfish Necklace
Every summer, when August 1st arrives, it feels to me like the summer is almost over. July 4th fireworks seem long ago, and the return to school appears again on the distant horizon. Then August begins, and we ease into the best part of the summer. The sun is softer, and the days have a slower, more peaceful pace. By August 22nd, I realize we’ve got just two more weeks until Labor Day, and every day becomes even more precious.
These are the slow days of the beach…picnic lunches packed perfectly after a month of practice. The sun seems soft and golden as it shines above the water. Our skin is lightly browned; if we miss a spot with our sunscreen, we are ok. We enjoy each day without the rush we felt at the start of the summer. It is all more relaxed.
We take the time to explore our beach more thoroughly. Treasures we may have overlooked earlier in our haste to do all our favorite things now catch our eye. School is on the horizon, but we have slowed down enough by mid-August to truly enjoy our time. Books are read, walks taken at a slower pace, and beach treasures are collected and put aside to take home to remind us of our peaceful August days at the beach.
The August Beach
Big Wave Starfish Necklace
The necklace is sterling silver and 14 yellow gold set with a swirl of blue sapphires. The starfish is 14K yellow gold set with beryllium-treated orange sapphires in the center and brilliant yellow sapphires in the arms. The combination and contrast is grand. On an 18-inch chain, the necklace hangs three inches from your heart.
Guarantee of Variability
The blue sapphires of the wave will differ slightly from one piece to the next. The color of blue and its progression will always differ to achieve a natural wave-like flow. The starfish’s orange and yellow sapphires will vary in intensity; that’s the nature of these handmade pieces, and that’s also part of the magic. The August Beach, Big Wave Starfish necklace will subtly differ every time we make it. It’s a lovely piece to remember your summer days at the shore.
