The story behind the Cartagena Necklaces

Irma Guzman was born in Cartagena, a beautiful seaport on the northern coast of Colombia.
A stroll through Cartagena’s narrow alleys will lead you to the imposing colonial structures with lovely protruding balconies draped with colorful bougainvilleas and other tropical flowers.

The architetural beauty of this city is stunning, everywhere you look, you will find vivid colored houses with great personal details. The city was founded 1533 by Don Pedro de Heredia and rapidly became one of the most important Spanish settlements in the new world.

Cartagena, nicknamed The Walled City, was also the most important port for the Spanish treasure fleet and became a popular target for pirates and buccaneers.

Nowadays, Cartagena continues to be the economic hub of the Caribbean region as well as a popular tourist destination. A city of legends, romance and beauty, Cartagena boasts of endless interesting places that brings magic and captivation.

Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Considered by many as one of the world’s most beautiful, fascinating and magical cities.

Irma Guzman, has named her new line of necklaces, Cartagena, as a tribute to her native city. These tagua necklaces are as stunning and bold as the city itself.  They are composed of tagua nut petals with exotic shapes and vibrant colors that make them very chic and feminine while staying on the rigth side of sustainability. Visit Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry's site and check them out.

The Cartagena necklace (yellow & orange)

You will stand out from the crowd in this color blocked, sophisticated line of necklaces!

Dreaming of summer

I'm dreaming of warm sandy beaches.
I'm dreaming of days by the pool.
I'm dreaming of fun in the afternoon sun,
and week after week of no school.

Start your summer off right with our Nautilus necklace along with our Mompox earrings in turquoise.

Style your spring!

The trick to printed pants is keeping things simple up top. With a neutral bottondown and wedges, the look feels classic and, dare I say, very Grace Kelly..." (Christina, Anthropologie).

We just added our new Marbella earrings (Olive green/Orange) to this Anthro outfit!

Pantone Tangerine Tango

We are so excited to know that our jewelry is featured on Pantone's album, Tangerine Tango, the 2012 Color of the Year!
Pantone is the global authority on color, and provider of professional color standards for the design and fashion industries.

Orange and Pink

This season is all about saying it loud!
Stand out with the hottest colors of the season: pink and orange!

A Pirate Adventure

It all began when I ventured into the South Padre Island, located on the tropical tip of Texas and bordered by the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful place has more to offer than just sun, sea and sand ... the island lures people to enjoy the spirit of adventure, and that's what I did! 



I was advised that I should not meet the pirates, but I took the risk!

I could not believe I met Captain Black Jack in person. He was willing to teach me some sailing lessons and the rules of the High Sea:
1. Ye Captain is always right.
2. If ye lose an eye, hand or leg in service, tough luck.
3. All Booty belongs to yer Captain.
4. All Rum belongs to yer Captain.
5. Mutineers will walk the plank.
6. Any problems with rules, ye die.

I just had to say: Aye, Aye Captain

Captain Black Jack turned out to be a sweet gentleman!

When I was a little girl I wanted to be a pirate... finally my dream came true.

Captain's Black Jack ship, the Black Dragon. 

While on board the Black Dragon, I saw the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. Fortunately I had my camera with me to capture this moment!

For this special occasion I put on my light green cardigan (Pantone margarita), a beige tee (Pantone starfish) and my own Cafe Latte necklace made with coffee beans and pumpkin seeds.

Yes, that cute parrot is Hercules, the pirate's pet.

Ahoy Matey, Happy 2012!!

Pantone Cabaret: Vibrant and Energizing

If you're a pink girl, you're in luck because the color forecasters at Pantone have included a vibrant pink in the spring 2012 color palette!

For this set I chose three extraordinary shades using Pantone’s spring 2012 Color Forecast: Cabaret, Sweet Lilac and Driftwood. Cabaret (bracelet & shoes), a vibrant, electric pink; Sweet Lilac (dress), a total contrast to Pantone’s Cabaret, is a delicate pinkish lilac, which inspires summertime romance in any wardrobe, and Driftwood (coat)  an amazing blend of gray and beige and a stylish neutral.

Our Life in Pink bracelet, made with bombona seeds, adds a touch of eco- glamour to the outfit. Find it at Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry.