Every piece of jewelry you own tells a story that is both unique and meaningful. Your jewelry box acts as a collection of stories; each piece reminds you of an event or a person that was dear to you. In a way, it’s fair to say that jewelry boxes are similar to a personal diary. It keeps all your tales in one place! However, unlike a journal, your tales are no secrets. You are proud to wear them in public. If you’ve ever played in your parents’ bedroom when you were a child, you’ve probably taken a sneak peek into her jewelry box and imagined the stories behind each one of her rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Indeed, in the old days, people used to wear items of jewelry for good luck if you were trying to start a family or struggling with health issues. Nowadays, jewelry has many functions. All you need to do is to open your jewelry box and dive into the stories it tells.
Did you keep your Grandma’s jewelry?
Your grandmother’s brooch
Keepsakes come in a variety of forms, colors, and shapes, and you might have a few items in your jewelry box that keep the memory of someone you’ve lost alive. The remembrance of grandmothers, great-aunts, and great-grandmothers is often kept in a special drawer of your jewelry box. It’s the old enamel brooch she used to pin on her collar of her coat. It’s the beautiful silver bracelet with gemstones that still shine in the sun when you open the lid of the box. The colors are faded. The silver has turned almost dark gray. The gold looks a little brown. The copper details have gone green. But you don’t care. You love it all the same. You just need to look at it to hear the sound of her voice in your mind. Those items are not made to be worn. They’re a legacy of love.
The bracelet your parents got you for your 18th
Was it for your birthday? Was it when you finished high school? Was it a present for your graduation from college? You have in an elegant velvet pooch, a small bracelet that your parents gave you many years ago. You still remember the day. It wasn’t much, but it was enough. A cute silver bracelet with a little charm attached. You wore it every day for a very long time. It was a token of affection. When life got a little complicated or when you struggled to find your path as a young adult, you clasped your hand on it. This little bracelet gave you strength when you needed it. It made you feel closer to your parents, even when you were miles apart. It is a reminder that they’re proud of you, and it kept you on the right path.
The best friend ring
You might have many friends, but there’s only one bestie. There is only that one best friend you met at school or university. Your wild days are long gone, but you’ve kept in touch. You’ve been to each other’s wedding, and you still try to see each other a few times a year. She’s only a phone call away when you miss her. You bought a set of matching friendship bands when you were still at school. You don’t wear the ring anymore, but you’ve kept it. You hold it in your hand when you remember the good old days. You wonder if she does the same.
The necklace of your first Valentine’s Day together
On your first Valentine’s Day, you and your then boyfriend were both young and broke. He couldn’t afford to buy you a present. But he made you the sweetest dreamcatcher heart pendant you’ve ever seen. Since then, you’ve received many more gifts. Bur this handmade pendant is the one that won your heart.
The day he proposed to you
You still remember the scene. It was a warm evening. The moon was bright and high in the sky. You were walking back home after a lovely meal at a restaurant when he suggested stopping in the park. You sat on the bench and couldn’t believe your eyes when he fell on one knee in front of you, holding in his hand one of the most beautiful and intricately designed engagement rings you could have dreamed of. You still wear the engagement ring with your wedding band on your anniversary.
The gift that comes with your baby
Having a baby is an emotional journey. As parents, you welcome your little bundle of joy into the family. But, as a mother, the pregnancy and birth journey can be an emotional rollercoaster. Your body goes through a lot, and you feel drained in the first weeks following the birth of your baby. Your partner shows his support in the best way he can. The necklace he gave you after the birth is his way of telling you he’s there for you. As you were fighting postpartum symptoms, the necklace helped you to feel pretty and womanly.
The pasta necklace for Mother’s Day
You still remember with emotion the first day of school for your child. You waved them goodbye at the door and watched as they disappeared in the classroom with their teacher. Every day, they would come back with new stories about their friends. And, on Mother’s Day, they surprised you with a handmade pasta necklace. Your child was very proud to give you something. You still wear the necklace from time to time on weekends.
The colorful accessory that transforms your outfit
Last but not least, there is a small compartment of your jewelry box in which you store retail jewelry accessories. From a bulky plastic bracelet to large earring loops, you keep the seasonal pieces you’ve found in your favorite high street shop. They inject some fun and personality into a dull work outfit. Some pieces, you use only once a year, such as the necklace with Rudolph’s red nose, for instance, but you love having a choice of playful items.
Jewelry boxes are like libraries; they are full of stories and emotions. What stories does your box tell?
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