i N és ON DAVIS

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Follow the yellow brick road down one of Culpeper’s historic alleys on Davis Street to find one of the most captivating jewelry and gift shops in town. Just look for the sign that says “iNés” and the arrow that leads you down a long, narrow alley sprinkled with overhead lights, reminiscent of Alice’s descent into Wonderland. It’s one of the most interesting entryways to a shop in town.

What you’ll find here are wonders within wonders.

“I’ve always wanted a jewelry store, so I jumped on the opportunity when there was an opening here,” she said. “I love meeting everyone who comes into town.”

Ines Pesquera has worked with jewelry for over 15 years and decided to open her own shop downtown where she can spend her days enjoying the town, meeting locals and educating visitors about Culpeper. Everything in the store is selected through her tireless in-person and online searches for unique goods that would appeal to anyone.

“By having this shop, I can meet new people and help them find unique gifts,” she said. “When I’m not here, I’m searching for more interesting things to put in the store.”

You can see Pesquera’s passion for wonderful and charming gifts as you enter the store. Whether you want classic sterling silver or gold earrings that match with anything or some fun mushroom costume jewelry, you can find everything from jewelry for the mature person to accessories perfect for a quirky night out, cosplay and even everything to make your Harry Potter dress up dreams come true. Take a turn around the store and you will encounter a variety of unique gifts that are reasonably priced and suitable for everything from stocking stuffers to personalized gifts. You can find earrings with ballerina slippers for the dancer in your life or cute socks from Japan, hair accessories from China, tapestries from South Asia and even antique pottery from the Far East.

Not only does iNés carry treasures from around the world, but also carries artwork from local painters and potters. Everything on display is for sale and supports local artisans from Culpeper. It’s one of the many ways Pesquera gives back to the community.

“One of my favorite things about owning this jewelry store is meeting new people,” she said. “I love telling tourists about Culpeper.”

In fact, a section of her store is dedicated to Culpeper’s history. There are photos, magazines and old artifacts from our town’s past. Pesquera can tell you where old businesses used to be, how they evolved and how her current “yellow brick road” alley used to be a 10-cent hot dog stand in the mid-century. “It’s incredible how things have changed.” iNés is located at 129 E Davis St, Suite #140, Culpeper, VA 22701.

Pesquera also has a heart for helping other small businesses. In her store, she sells local art that includes stained glass, pottery and paintings, paving the way for them to sell more art and get more exposure.

If you browse through the store’s offerings and don’t see something exactly to your taste, or if you find a ring that isn’t your size, Pesquera’s experience as a jeweler comes into play. She has a special machine inside the store that allows her to press custom designs into metal, meaning she can take custom orders for rings, necklaces and more. If you have a personalized jewelry gift on your mind, Inés is the person to call. Depending on the material, she can also resize rings in her store or from your jewelry box. When in doubt, just ask. She will let you know how she can help you get the desired results.

Every time you visit iNés on Davis, you will find something new sprinkled here and there, making it a unique shopping experience each time. Come see the selection for yourself and experience the “yellow brick road” alley that takes you to this extraordinary, charming world.