Hi ladies, my beautiful friend Ella has asked me to take part in a new monthly roundup series, how fun! It's a great way to get caught up on bloggers' favorite posts as well as to discover new blogs. She also had the brilliant idea of asking a different question each month; This month's question is "What's your most sentimental jewelry item - share the story behind it:"
Apart from my wedding set, this silver and turquoise cuff has to be my most sentimental piece of jewelry. My mom purchased this in the 70s while attending college in New Mexico and some of her fondest memories from that time come from exploring the incredible reservations of the Pueblo, Navajo and Hopi Indian tribes there. This piece is so striking, the colors are spectacular and the silver is so heavy and substantial. Turquoise is a highly valued and cherished stone in many cultures, particularly Native American cultures--and it's held in high regard for its protection, communication and positive healing energies. There's a saying in Native American cultures, "the stone took it," meaning if you look down and see a crack in your turquoise, the stone absorbed the blow that was meant for you. As you can see, this piece has many cracks and discolorations, but that makes it all the more beautiful. What I especially love about this is that my mom bought it long before she ever had me and turquoise ended up not only being my birthstone, but my daughter's as well.
And now for the must-reads!
- Beautygirl24 - Noelle celebrated Valentines Day in a hot pink Old Navy skirt. It was on sale for a mere steal at $10!
- Ella Pretty - Ella's loving her Valentine's Day present - an Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf in Coral
- Lilly's Style - Lilly is loving her apricot colored skinny pants - they match her favorite nail polish: Essie's Van D'go
- Pearls and Green Tea - Jiye's embracing the pastel-colored trend with her minty-green jeans
- Saltwater Dreams - Andi's rating her winter beauty purchases - see who got awarded HG status
- Schnelle Couture - Danielle is getting ready for Spring- let the shopping begin!
- Sequins and Stilettos - Everyone needs a classic LBD - Skylette found an affordable option from ASOS!
And of course, I would love to hear all about your most sentimental piece of jewelry! Leave your story in the comments below if you feel like sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Beautiful bracelet! My most sentimental piece of jewelry is also a bracelet that was my mom's. She always wore this solid gold, thin, slip on bracelet that made a very specific clanking noise on the table when she was writing. I now wear it and it makes the same noise when I write. It's just one of those things that makes me remember her every day.
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DeleteAndi - it's stunning. I can easily see why it's your fave. The Navajo say that turquoise is a piece of the sky. I rarely wear jewelry, but I have one sentimental piece - an antique silver Greek cuff.
ReplyDeleteI spent a great deal of my 20's traveling and while touring Greece my folks joined me. I'd been admiring this cuff on the island of Rhodes and once we'd left for Crete, I lamented not getting it. Over dinner the next night, my father gave it to me. He'd spotted me eying it and secretly bought it. He'd never done anything like that before or since.
It means the world to me.
Oh my word, what a beautiful story Shan! That is amazing. I can see why it would mean the world to you. Thanks so much for sharing that. That's a give-you-goosebumps story :)
DeleteGorgeous Andi! And what a beautiful story. I like that a crack in your turquoise means that it took a hit for you, and that it essentially protects you. It reminds me of the evil eye that other cultures believe in.
ReplyDeleteYes totally Noelle! I really love the thought of having the protection and I definitely believe in the power and different energies of stones and such.
DeleteLove the look of the piece and the meaning behind it too. "the stone took it" reminds me of a saying in my family...if we lose something valuable like jewelry or money, we say that the loss took the place of something bad that could have happened to you instead...so losing it is a close escape (just like the turquoise absorbs the impact of something bad for you). Your mom has great taste!
ReplyDeleteWow Ella, I really, really love that. I think I'm going to adopt that and start using that in my family as well-mind if I borrow? That is really a wonderful way to look at things.
DeleteThat cuff is GORGEOUS! I love turquoise - I know I'm going to look at the "cracks" in my pieces differently from now on. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kare! I love that saying, it really makes you look at pretty much everything in a different light :)
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Wow that's such a cute story! I'm so happy to be collaborating along with you in this new feature!
ReplyDeleteMe too-nice to "meet" you! :)
DeleteI just read Ella's blog about the sentimental jewelry. Also enjoy reading about yours. The cuff is gorgeous.
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DeleteI didn't know that about cracks in turquoise. Great writing, per usual ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Gigi! That's a pretty cool way to look at things, huh? I
DeleteBeautiful cuff Andi! And the story behind it is great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lil, I enjoyed yours as well!
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