the magic of the
mediterranean
Eye of the Sea is a true project
from the heart, the brainchild
of former fashion executive
Susan Bartholomew. After
leaving fashion to start a line of
pet accessories, she discovered
she had a long-lost sister on the
island of Tinos in Greece which
was destined to change her life
forever.
“I met a deep sea
fisherman that summer on
the island who offered me this
shell—known as the Eye of the
Sea—as a gift. Little did I know
that day, that a wonderful
new chapter in my life was
beginning.”
The Eye of the Sea is
a deep water shell that is said
to have magical energies that
offer strength and protection.
Bartholomew incorporated
these beautiful pieces into a
bracelet alongside precious
stones that have specific
meaning. “Next thing I know,
I’m sitting in Greece selling
bracelets,” she laughs.
Back home in New
York City, she headed to a
meeting at Henri Bendel and
soon found herself selling
Eye of the Sea bracelets to
customers the world over.
Today, there are countless
combinations from which
to choose, all created to
inspire.
The Eye of the Sea
bracelet pictured below for
example, features turquoise
beads, a stone of health and
healing said to bring wisdom
and absorb negativity. The
Spiras (in brass) is a sign
of healing energy. For
Bartholomew, these accessories
are more than stylish
accessories they are daily
affirmations of strength. “I gave
a bead to a fisherman and my
life changed forever. Sometimes
we simply need the courage
in life to vF6