“I Love You” Bracelet
Regular price
$15.00
Our bracelet is a "romantic beacon of love”!
Inspiredx by the legendary Minots Ledge Light off the coast of Massachusetts, this bracelet carries the heartfelt message of "I Love You," symbolized by its iconic 1°4°3 light sequence. The story of this lighthouse’s romantic signal comes alive in our design, with silver-filled beads representing the sequence nestled gracefully between radiant glass seed beads.
I Love You Bracelets come on a card detailing the 1 ° 4 ° 3 story.
- To prolong the life of your bracelets, avoid wearing them in the pool or ocean and limit exposure to lotions and soaps that can weaken your elastic over time.
- The first lighthouse on Minot's Ledge was built in 1847 on iron legs, a daring design for its time, intended to withstand the harsh ocean environment.
- In 1851, a powerful storm destroyed the original lighthouse, highlighting the challenges of building on a rocky ledge exposed to open ocean swells.
- The current lighthouse, completed in 1860, was built using interlocking granite blocks, making it one of the first wave-swept lighthouses in the United States to use this innovative and durable design.
- The lighthouse's construction features dovetailed granite blocks, which interlock for strength and stability, allowing it to withstand the forces of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Minot's Ledge, a treacherous reef just offshore, posed significant challenges during construction, requiring ingenuity to secure the foundation.
- The lighthouse stands 114 feet tall, and its light is visible for 18 miles, helping to guide mariners through the dangerous waters of Boston Harbor's southern approaches.
- The light flashes a unique pattern of one flash, followed by four flashes, and then three flashes. This sequence is famously interpreted as "I love you," making it a romantic symbol for many.
- Because of its 1-4-3 light signal, Minot's Ledge Light is often referred to as the "Lover’s Light."
- In 1981, Minot's Ledge Light was designated as a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its architectural and historical importance.
- Some claim the lighthouse is haunted, with tales of ghostly whispers and footsteps attributed to two keepers who perished when the original iron lighthouse collapsed.
- The lighthouse was automated in 1947, eliminating the need for a full-time keeper.