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Connecting your love story to the Island Kuriosities Jewelry Words by Katrina Geenevasen Photos: Courtesy of Kuriosities
Why sand? “The ocean is an integral part of every Islander’s life,” explains McIntyre. “The rhythms of the tides, the salt in the air, the crashing waves. “To me, it means home. I use it in my work to honour that connection we have as Islanders to our home. Many of us travel away to find work, to study, or to follow our dreams. It is a tangible symbol of our Island home that we can carry with us until we can return.”
Creator of Sand Band
The world looks different when your toes are wedged into the soft grains of PEI sand. Just ask Kimberly McIntyre, goldsmith, jewelry designer and owner of downtown Charlottetown’s Kuriosities. A handcrafted jewelry studio located on historic Victoria Row, Kuriosities utilizes traditional and modern jewelry techniques to create gorgeously unique pieces that each tell a unique story – perfect for a couple in the process of writing their own, real-life fairytale.
A minimalist wedding band embossed with sand, Kuriosities is perhaps best known for its Sand Band, which is created with sand from the picturesque beaches of Prince Edward Island. “Many clients choose to gather their own sand from beaches that are dear to their hearts,” says McIntyre, who is passionate about honouring each of her clients’ stories. “Each may have their own special beach embossed, or choose to have a beach that is part of their love story.”
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