Hand Woven Garnet Chain with Locket

Posted on Aug 12th 2013

As a jewelry designer, I have seen many pieces of jewelry over the years, but there a few pieces that I believe are "must-haves" in every woman's jewelry collection. First is a beautiful pearl necklace. Pearls are timeless and pair well with everything. Second is a pair of diamond earrings. Whether yours are dangles or studs, it does not matter, as diamonds are perfect for everyday or special event wear. Third and most importantly, is a piece of jewelry that is meaningful to you.

I personally regard jewelry as a place to hold our memories and display them at the same time. For example, the ring a husband proposed with not only acts as a literal display of being married, but it also holds the memories of the stories behind it. Perhaps it also belonged to a great grandmother, or maybe it floods your heart with memories of how and where the proposal took place.

For this client, a beautiful Art Nouveau locket which held pictures of her grandchild and great-grandchild was the magical piece of jewelry that held memories which she wanted to display and look at every day. Garnet seed beads were hand woven into a long chain and the locket dangled beautifully. Nothing was more meaningful to me as when I presented her with the necklace and witnessed tears of joy flooding her eyes. I am so thankful that my passion for jewelry design gives others happy memories to cherish forever!