About Us
Homes Bracelets started in late 2017 with a simple idea from two old high school friends, Erik and Raquel, from Northern Michigan.Years after graduating, they reconnected to create a bracelet featuring stones from a place dear to both: Lake Michigan. This led to their first collection, "The Lake Michigan Collection."
The name Homes Bracelets was inspired by their love for the area they called home and serves as a nod to the mnemonic device for the Great Lakes—HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior).
The initial success inspired them to expand the collection to include all of the Great Lakes.
Years later, based on feedback from customers, they began traveling across the U.S. to develop "The States Collection."
Each bracelet is a tribute to the States & Great Lakes that shaped us, reminding us of where we come from and the places that feel like home.
Thank you so much for your support of this little passion project turned small business.
Erik & Raquel
Founders of Homes Bracelets
How they're made
What separates a Homes Bracelet from a typical beaded bracelet is the "Earth Bead."
Each Earth Bead is handmade by molding earth elements like stones, shells, or salt, with high quality resin.
Each bead is then individually sanded, polished, then prepped to be strung onto the bracelet alongside high quality, natural gemstones or recycled glass.
Every Earth Bead takes 50+ hours to complete and is 1 of 1.
Handcrafted by our small team of 3 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Thank you for supporting our small business!
