Lady Isolde’s Bridal Collar spooky Some people may react senstive

Some people may react senstive to metals on skin

with pronounced radial ridges extending from a central point toward the outer edge

Or something older still — a rite played out behind silk and lace and shadow

and let its sunflower-inspired hues brighten your day with every wear

and the timid flee

Lady Isolde’s Bridal Collar spooky Some people may react senstiveIsolde does not sit still while her grandmother works. She turns her head slightly, watching in the mirror as the necklace is lifted from its wrapping, the small beads catching against one another with a faint, dry sound. It is lighter than it looks at first, until it settles then it holds its place, spreading across her shoulders in a way that feels decided. This one was not worn indoors, her grandmother says, fastening it with care. Not at first.