I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love me some Santayana Jewelry. Not gonna lie: their azabache has saved my life a time or two.
And I’m not ashamed to say I also love love love! our very own Cuban icon Celia Cruz.
To my everlasting delight, today Santayana Jewelers in Miami “le pusieron la tapa a’l pomo” as we like to say in good Cuban. They’ve designed the most glorious piece of jewelry that is a must-have for the Cuban Queen in your life.
Namely, The Celia Cruz Coin Necklace.
Our very own Celia is honored on a U.S. quarter as part of the American Women Quarters put out by the U.S. Mint.
From their site:
- Celia Cruz – Cuban-American singer, cultural icon, and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. Internationally known as the “Queen of Salsa,” Cruz’s numerous honors and awards include three American and four Latin Grammy awards, the Presidential Medal of Arts, and countless lifetime achievement awards.
And I will add that she’s ALL OURS.
Please head over to the Santayana Jewelers website where you’ll find the perfect representation of all that is good and holy about our Cuban culture.
Have you ever seen anything as beautiful (and necessary)?
And be sure to tell them Marta sent you!
AZUCAR!! *dances around with impeccable tumbao* “Abre que voy. Cuida’o con los callos!”
Oh, the Cubanity!
(This is not a sponsored post. This is more of a love letter.)