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Two sizes of the gold Ayiti Haiti-map charm held in an open palm

Why a Haitian-Owned Jewelry Brand Gives 5% to a...

Identity Boutik is a Haitian and woman-owned Caribbean jewelry brand. Five percent of profits fund a school in Cité Soleil. Here is why that number is written into how the...

Why a Haitian-Owned Jewelry Brand Gives 5% to a...

Identity Boutik is a Haitian and woman-owned Caribbean jewelry brand. Five percent of profits fund a school in Cité Soleil. Here is why that number is written into how the...

Gold flower earrings, ring and bracelet worn together at the shore on a Caribbean trip

What Jewelry to Pack for a Caribbean Trip

A short, opinionated packing list for the islands: what survives salt water, what to leave home, and how to get from beach to dinner without changing everything.

What Jewelry to Pack for a Caribbean Trip

A short, opinionated packing list for the islands: what survives salt water, what to leave home, and how to get from beach to dinner without changing everything.

Printed mulberry silk scarf tied as a headscarf and worn with oversized sunglasses

How to Tie a Silk Scarf: Six Ways That Actually...

Six ways to tie a mulberry silk scarf that stay put through a day out — for squares and oblongs alike — plus the one trick that stops silk from...

How to Tie a Silk Scarf: Six Ways That Actually...

Six ways to tie a mulberry silk scarf that stay put through a day out — for squares and oblongs alike — plus the one trick that stops silk from...

Gold bead chokers with Ayiti charms worn at the shore, saltwater-safe 14K gold PVD

Does Gold Jewelry Tarnish in Salt Water? What A...

The short answer: solid gold does not tarnish, and most other jewelry does. Here is what salt water, chlorine and sunscreen actually do to a piece, and how to tell...

Does Gold Jewelry Tarnish in Salt Water? What A...

The short answer: solid gold does not tarnish, and most other jewelry does. Here is what salt water, chlorine and sunscreen actually do to a piece, and how to tell...

Folded printed mulberry silk scarves stacked together, showing different formats

Silk Scarf Sizes and Shapes: How to Choose

Square or oblong, 55 cm or 140 — the shape and the size change everything about how a silk scarf wears. Here is what each one actually does.

Silk Scarf Sizes and Shapes: How to Choose

Square or oblong, 55 cm or 140 — the shape and the size change everything about how a silk scarf wears. Here is what each one actually does.

Several printed mulberry silk twill scarves swirled together, the artist's signature visible

The Art of 100% Mulberry Silk Scarves: Where Lu...

There’s something timeless about a silk scarf. It’s not just an accessory — it’s a statement of elegance, heritage, and individuality. Among the many types of silk, 100% Mulberry silk...

The Art of 100% Mulberry Silk Scarves: Where Lu...

There’s something timeless about a silk scarf. It’s not just an accessory — it’s a statement of elegance, heritage, and individuality. Among the many types of silk, 100% Mulberry silk...