Chapel Hill bangle"This project started, with of all things, needlepoint. For graduation presents, I had designed and stitched needlepoint belts of my two sons' respective boarding school campuses. I got to thinking, this would translate beautifully into a bangle bracelet. I dashed off paintings which I had made into bangles for some special clients, including the Ocean House resort in Watch Hill, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello." The Chapel Hill design is a

fishing in Winter Harbor - which lends its name to the piece

I dashed off paintings which I had made into custom bangles for some special clients

For a little fun

"Every once in awhile I stumble on something new at market that I find so delightful

Adjustable toggle may be clasped anywhere between 16 to 18 inches

and is home to many of the History and English classes

Perfect for UVa graduation gifts

finished with our signature "MC" - a modern classic

We're offering two versions: both are 21" across

Five white cinnerus shells form a collar on a double strand of aqua Venetian recycled glass faceted beads

"Watch Hill is one of those legendary summer resorts- the the sort of place from which novelists find inspiration

"This design was originally commissioned as a custom piece for Lucie