{"id":11703,"date":"2024-09-12T11:16:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T15:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/?p=11703"},"modified":"2024-09-12T11:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T15:20:08","slug":"the-traveler-bracelet-captures-every-memory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/the-traveler-bracelet-captures-every-memory\/","title":{"rendered":"From Hawaii to Alaska: The Traveler Bracelet Captures Every Memory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aloha,<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

My seven element <\/span>Traveler Bracelet<\/span><\/a> from Dune Jewelry holds special significance to me, capturing memories from every stage of my life and across the world.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and many of my most cherished childhood memories are from my time spent there. The first element in my bracelet,<\/strong> Opihi, symbolizes this special place, and it also represents my children, who I affectionately call my little Opihis.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Hawaiian
Left: Leilani and her children, her little Opihis. Right: Crushed Sea Shells.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My journey continued to Redondo Beach, California, where I met and married my high school sweetheart. We spent our days at Torrance Beach, where we would go before and after school to soak in the sun and the waves. Sand from Torrance Beach is the second element in my Traveler Bracelet<\/strong>. We were just three months out of high school when we got married and couldn\u2019t afford a real honeymoon. So, we made a promise to each other: on our 20th anniversary, we would finally take that dream trip. The third element in my bracelet<\/strong> is a piece from the beautiful beaches of Barcelona, Spain, which we finally visited two decades later.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Leilani
Left: Leilani and her husband early in their relationship in Torrance, California. Right: Leilani and her husband in Lisbon, Portugal for his 50th birthday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, on our 25th anniversary, my husband surprised me with a trip to Puerto Vallarta. My girls even helped him pack my bags, and somehow, I made it through TSA and onto the plane without knowing where we were going. As soon as we were in the air, the flight attendant announced, \u201cCongratulations on your 25th anniversary\u2014you\u2019re going to Puerto Vallarta!\u201d That beach forever holds a special place in our hearts, and it\u2019s the fourth element in <\/strong><\/span><\/em>my bracelet.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Now, we live in Oregon, where we\u2019ve created countless memories along Newport Bay. From fishing and crabbing to beach walks, this special place is where we continue traditions with our grandchildren, just as we did with our own children. It\u2019s the fifth element in my Traveler Bracelet<\/strong> and a reminder of our family\u2019s ongoing connection to the sea.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

When my husband turned 50, our children surprised us with a trip to Lisbon, Portugal, covering everything from airfare to our stay. Lisbon\u2019s vibrant culture and beautiful coastlines were a perfect way to celebrate such a milestone, and the sixth element in my bracelet represents this unforgettable trip.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Couple
Leilani and her husband in Ketchikan, Alaska for her 50th birthday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This year, when my husband asked me where I wanted to spend my 50th birthday, I knew right away: an Alaskan cruise. Inspired by Christine, who designed the Seven Element Traveler Bracelet with Dune Jewelry<\/a>, we set sail for Alaska, where I fell in love with Alaska\u2019s state flower, the Forget-me-not. It\u2019s the final element in my bracelet,<\/strong> a beautiful representation of our adventures and my latest milestone.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Woman
Leilani wearing her Traveler Bracelet by Christine Kesteloo<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For over 32 years, my husband and I have traveled the world together, making the most of every moment. This bracelet isn\u2019t just a piece of jewelry\u2014it\u2019s a collection of our memories, love, and shared adventures. Working with Holly to create it was an amazing experience, and now, wearing it means so much to me.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

– Leilani Arellano<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Mahalo Nui Loa<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Love Generously, Praise Loudly, Live Fully<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Seven Continent Traveler Bracelet\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Shop Leilani\u2019s Elements<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Opihi Shell, Hawaii<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Torrance Beach, CA<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The Beaches of Barcelona, Spain<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Newport Bay, Oregon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Lisbon, Portugal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Forget Me Not<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Explore Our Sandbank<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":11707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[256,340],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Traveler Bracelet: Capturing Memories From Hawaii to Alaska<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Leilani tells the unique story of her travels around the world and how she came to choose seven elements for her Traveler Bracelet.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/the-traveler-bracelet-captures-every-memory\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Traveler Bracelet: Capturing Memories From Hawaii to Alaska\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Leilani tells the unique story of her travels around the world and how she came to choose seven elements for her Traveler Bracelet.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/dunejewelry.com\/blog\/the-traveler-bracelet-captures-every-memory\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dune Jewelry - 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