In the upper village of Lacoste, a blue door with ornate handles and rustic hinges pushes forward into a secret path. This path guides you to a hidden courtyard with stone walls, massive pines, and the most stunning view of the valley.
The Chemin Necklace, which means path in French, evokes this simple stone walkway and the burst of flowers that surround it. Like steps descending, one larger geometric frame rests above two smaller ones. A hand-fabricated lavender fleur, a staple of this collection, bursts forth between the stones. This necklace celebrates all the paths you follow in life. Kristen’s led from Savannah to Lacoste and home again. Where will yours lead you?
The Bonjour Belle Collection is a whimsical recollection of Kristen’s magical summer spent as an artist in residence in Lacoste, France. Gather vibrant flowers from the provincial market. Duck behind ancient arched doorways for an elusive embrace. Brush fingertips against castle walls laced with fragile blooms, and gaze at the lush valley below. Here in her Savannah studio, Kristen brings her memories to life, melding southern imagination with a French fairytale.
This Chemin necklace measures approximately 23mm wide, by 28mm tall. Depending on your style preference, the 1.5 mm sterling silver rolo chain is available in your choice of 16”, 18” or 20” lengths. The chain fastens with a lobster clasp in the back, for ease of wear. Additional chain lengths and gemstone options may be available upon request.
At Kristen Baird® Jewelry, we use partially to fully recycled sterling silver. The 18K gold used is certified 100% recycled and the gemstones we use are carefully selected in line with our commitment to social responsibility. Each piece is precisely handcrafted in our Savannah, GA studio, using a metalsmithing process called reticulation. As proof of authenticity, each piece is stamped with the .925 quality mark and whenever possible, is signed/marked with the Kristen Baird® maker’s mark, prior to delivery.
Due to the natural characteristics of handcrafted designs, each piece may contain slight variances from the photos shown. These variances allow uniqueness in every creation, but never take away from the quality of work or the complexity of design.
