iNés ON DAVIS Pronounced like happiness, this decadent jewelry, art, collectible and antique store is full of curiosities.
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ollow 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. SPECIALTY SHOPS OF CULPEPER
“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.”
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 You can see Pesquera’s passion for community. wonderful and charming gifts as you enter the store. Whether you want “One of my favorite things about classic sterling silver or gold earrings owning this jewelry store is meeting that match with anything or some fun new people,” she said. “I love telling mushroom costume jewelry, you can tourists about Culpeper.” find everything from jewelry for the In fact, a section of her store is mature person to accessories perfect dedicated to Culpeper’s history. for a quirky night out, cosplay and There are photos, magazines and even everything to make your Harry old artifacts from our town’s past. Potter dress up dreams come true. Pesquera can tell you where old Take a turn around the store and you businesses used to be, how they will encounter a variety of unique evolved and how her current “yellow gifts that are reasonably priced and brick road” alley used to be a 10-cent suitable for everything from stocking hot dog stand in the mid-century. 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.
“It’s incredible how things have changed.”
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.
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 iNés is located at 129 E Davis St, Not only does iNés carry treasures art and get more exposure. Suite #140, Culpeper, VA 22701. |
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