Hi Soru Family,

Francesca here. It has been a slow summer for me; no Italian La Dolce Vita, no flights to luxury resorts, not even as many beautiful summer dresses on repeat (usually my faves!) This year has been slow, steady and understated. Just what I needed.

Me in Tresco this summer. One of my favourite places and it's in England!

Where I Have Been

I took a trip to Tresco with my best friend of 23 years. Read the full guide here where I spill all the tea on this secret tropical island right here in the UK!

And while I may not have brushed my hair all week I still had my faithful jewels. Jewellery that grounds me, that my hand reaches for like a kind of safety blanket throughout the day and that offers me protection (especially when travelling, it's become a bit of a ritual for me).

Beautiful Tresco at sunset

What I Wore

I found myself constantly wearing the Nautilo Charm with its comforting chunky 3D detail. I find it looks substantial enough worn hung from a chain alone or with a few other necklace layers. It actually looks best on the red Carmenta chain in my opinion, which would take you through to autumn perfectly.

For protection I always go for my Cornicello charm, I have done so for years, even before we had Soru. The first of these talismans I bought was on the island of Capri over 20 years ago! Red is my go to but we do now have this charm in an all gold version too if red isn't your thing.

All 3 styles - Nautilo Charm, Carmenta Chain and the Cornicello Charm are my selects for 20% off this month. Just enter code FOUNDERSFAVES at checkout, valid until the end of September.

You are welcome!

What I'm Reading

Reading fiction for me is a REAL feat because it means switching off, it feels indulgent and it's not something I usually allow for myself. I began my own Substack recently (follow along here, would love to have you with me) and made a new friend who sent me a fiction book in the post! (One reason why Substack is so great) this made me take the time to put down my self help, scientific and religious deep dives and just be with a story, and it's a good one!

I have not finished yet but it's beautifully written, inspiring and thought provoking - basically a middle aged woman just walks off from her family and responsibilities one day (kids are pretty much grown) to find time alone! It's called 'Ladder of Years' By Anne Tyler and if you want to be transported and switch off into slow mode I highly recommend it.

You Won't Want To Miss

We only have a few solid gold and diamond styles left with 60% off. These are truly quality pieces that will last FOREVER in 14k solid gold (which is a beautifully pale yellow). To cut a long story short these are only at these prices because the price of gold has risen SO MUCH - an insane amount- that we can no longer stock this range.

So you won't find gold at these prices again and once they are gone they will be gone forever!

We have left some absolutely stunning stacking (or single band) rings- I NEVER remove mine. Plus all birthstone charms and diamond initial charms, which you can add to your stack for only £88 (yes seriously this low even though solid gold and diamonds because as I said we can't continue with this range!)

Find everything that is left here (also they make the MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFTS)

What We're Working On

Leaving you with something very exciting! The film sequel to Practical Magic is released this October, the only thing about moving away from the summer season that I am looking forward to - I have been obsessed with this movie and the Owen sisters for as long as I can remember - I also self identify as a witch (we get to do that now don't we!?).

This has inspired me and my sister to base our next collection around this vibe. Expect spells, moons, magic and of course beauty. Hoping to launch early October but will be dropping lots of previews on socials over the next few weeks.

Peak at some of our new collection pieces!

Really hope you are going to love it as much as we do, it's incredibly beautifully crafted and is going to scream luxe for the new Autumn Winter season ahead.

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Until Next Time!

Cesca Xx

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Use code FOUNDERSFAVES for 20% off my favourite styles: Nautilo Charm, Carmenta Chain and the Cornicello Charm valid until the end of September 2026.