MTJ Gift Guide: Todos Santos, Mexico
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Sizzle. Relax. Sparkle.
Todos Santos is a small Mexican town about a 45-minute drive from Cabo San Lucas on Mexico’s west coast. Fresh fish stands, handmade jewelry, and secret beaches provide the ultimate respite. If you’re looking for an intimate tropical getaway, Todos is the spot. These beachy pieces are the perfect accompaniments to the sweet feel of warm sand between your toes and a fruity drink in your hand. Bliss, here you come.
Claw
This inlaid and gemstone-detailed claw ring takes sea creatures to the next level with a jumbo freshwater pink pearl.
Harwell Godfrey 18k yellow gold, freshwater pink pearl, pink sapphires, and diamonds “Claw” ring, $12,000 at Harwell Godfrey
Petunia
Faux pearls elevate this bucket hat into a perfectly polished sun protector.
Lele Sadoughi imitation pearl raffia bucket hat, $225 at Nordstrom
Mother of Pearl
These sleek mother-of-pearl hoops are just the right amount of sophistication.
Ippolita 18k yellow gold and mother of pearl “Rock Candy” shell hoop earrings, $1,795 at Zadok
Rhinestones
Make something as simple as hydration something to sparkle about.
Collina Strada reusable rhinestone glass mesh water bottle, $80 (originally $100) at Collina Strada
Glittered Bikini
Soak up the sun in a shimmering bikini.
Oséree color-block glittered bikini set, $181 at Farfetch
Pearly
You can never go wrong with an elegant pearl-encrusted sandal.
Jimmy Choo pearl embellished “Fitz” slide sandal, $350 at Intermix
Splash
Petite beauties from Brent Neale’s “Splash” collection. Subtle yet stunning.
Brent Neale 18k yellow gold, rainbow sapphires, and emeralds “Small Rainbow Shell Studs,” $1,950 at Brent Neale
Clam Bake
This realistic clam shell necklace must be worn with that itty-bitty bikini.
Lovard 14k yellow gold-plated brass and pearl necklace, $125 at Lovard
Coral
Coral earrings. Refillable lipstick. Matchy match at its best.
Dries Van Noten refillable lipstick in “Coral Ceramic” case, $78 at Dries Van Noten
Siren Call
This “Sirens” collection piece is a covetable container inspired by ceramic tiles of the end of XVIII century. It’s also perfect for storing found sea shells or pretty strands of pearls.
Gunia Project ceramic hand-painted sugar bowl, $70 at Gunia Project
Little Mermaid
This clever bag from Olympia Le-Tan can double as a jewelry holder.
Olympia Le-Tan hand embroidered silk thread and felt appliqué “Little Mermaid” clutch, $1,467 at Olympia Le-Tan
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