Island Entrepreneur Shines with Tarnish-Free Jewelry at Fort Myers Beach-I Shine Forever Chains
The salty breeze, the welcoming community, and the magic of permanent jewelry come together in this heartwarming conversation with Emmy, owner of I Shine Forever Permanent Jewelry on Fort Myers Beach.
Emmy shares her fascinating journey from making beaded jewelry as a seven-year-old in Venezuela to becoming a fixture of Fort Myers Beach's vibrant business community. After relocating from Nashville with her family in 2019, Emmy launched her permanent jewelry business in 2023, creating pieces that are welded directly onto customers without clasps. Her unique, nickel-free, tarnish-resistant creations can withstand swimming, showering, and everything the beach lifestyle throws at them.
What truly shines through our conversation is Emmy's passion for Fort Myers Beach itself. "As soon as I get out of the car, I'm just like, okay, I'm home, I love it," she says, describing that unmistakable ocean smell that greets visitors. Operating her boutique-style tent near Snug Harbor and Wahoo Willie's every weekend, Emmy has become part of the fabric of the community, sponsoring the Sunday concert series at Bayside Park and building relationships with neighboring businesses who rush to help during Florida's unpredictable weather events.
Emmy's business represents more than just jewelry—it symbolizes Fort Myers Beach's remarkable resilience. Having weathered Hurricane Ian and subsequent storms, she's witnessed firsthand how the community has rebuilt, with beaches renourished and waters cleaner than ever. Between creating custom hand chains and bracelets, she enjoys the island with her family, sampling local restaurants and soaking in the sunset views that make this slice of paradise so special.
Whether you're a local or planning your next beach getaway, stop by Emmy's tent Friday through Sunday, or find I Shine Forever Permanent Jewelry on Instagram and Facebook to discover pieces that, like the memories made on Fort Myers Beach, are designed to last forever.
I Shine Forever Chains
Emmy Akin
(615) 569-2411
info@ishineforever.com
https://www.facebook.com/IShineYouShineForeverChains/
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