Very little is needed to make a happy life;
it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
– Marcus Aurelius
The Opus bracelet is a beautiful and elegant homage to a friendship bracelet, crafted by in ways that complement a masculine look. Made by hand, one stitch at a time, as shown on the process images at the end. The minimalist design highlights the quality of the material and lets each hand-woven bead stand out with significance.
Each smooth glass bead adds to the bangle’s texture which offers a unique and comforting tactile experience. An elegant and timeless classic, this handmade bracelet can be worn on its own or in combination with other bracelets in PORTOMEA collections. This is a standard men’s size and will fit most men’s wrists. Adjustable cord closure.
PRINCIPIUM speaks to the idea of core values and principles each of us develops over time. When all is said and done, when a decision needs to be made, this is where we find answers — within our values and ideals. This collection, intentionally devoid of ornamental patterns and complicated forms, aims to highlight the essence of what it is made of – hundreds and thousands of tiny beads.
Though simple like a black dress, PRINCIPIUM pieces have a lot to say. And the meaning of that message is mostly deeply personal to each of the wearers. Thus, individual pieces are meant to serve as reminders and “notes to self” about what matters the most, rather than as decorative accessories alone. This deeply personal effect can be achieved by layering with other collections and by inter-mixing pieces within the PRINCIPIUM.
Beadwork care is simple. Avoid exposing your PORTOMEA jewelry to water, and remove before bathing or swimming. Avoid strong friction, and remove beaded jewelry before physical activities or sleep. For storage, select dry containers away from light – the box it came with will serve well for that purpose. Avoid direct exposure to chemicals. Drops of perfume, hair spay, makeup particles, etc. can alter the color of the beads, and so it is recommended that jewelry is put on after those products are used. Click HERE for more information.