Fruita Bracelet
The Fruita Mermaid rides through a land of fossils and adventure, celebrating a town known for its playful spirit and love of the outdoors. Her bracelet features a bike charm, honoring Fruita’s world-renowned cycling community and the freedom found on its winding desert trails.
Each stone in this bracelet reflects Fruita’s dynamic energy, transformation, and rooted connection to the land:
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African Turquoise inspires growth and transformation, echoing the ever-evolving landscape and spirit of exploration.
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Citrine energizes creativity and confidence, radiating joy and warmth like the sunlit trails of the high desert.
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Red Jasper offers grounding and endurance, ideal for life’s climbs—on or off the bike.
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Ocean Jasper brings calm and connection, reminding us to ride with presence and peace.
This bracelet embodies the playful guardianship of the Fruita Mermaid, her ancient companions, and the wide-open possibility of the Grand Valley.
The Grand Valley Mermaids is a collaborative series by local artists Lily Cain and Lynnea Tai, featuring vibrant paintings and hand-crafted malas that celebrate five distinct regions of Colorado’s Grand Valley. Rooted in symbolism and reverence for the land, the work honors our shared stewardship of nature—from rivers and canyons to orchards and plateaus. Inspired by the local “dirt curse” legend, the artists reinterpret the tale with a feminine energy, focusing on connection rather than conflict. The mermaids embody guardianship, harmony, and respect, reflecting the region’s deep Native history, agricultural heritage, and natural beauty.