Jewelry is emotional for me, and I think it is for a lot of people. Today, I'm wearing a necklace that my brother gave me for my 18th birthday. It's just costume jewelry, but I really like it, and I have a lot of good memories associated with it.
I still have the silver locket my parents gave me for my 13th birthday, the silver charm bracelet they gave me for my 14th birthday, and the gold Claddagh ring they gave me for my 16th birthday (I wear the ring nearly every day). Last year, my parents gave me a simple crystal snowflake pendant for my birthday, and I know I'll have it for years.
To me, jewelry isn't just adornment; it's a way of remembering a time, place, or person. What does jewelry mean to you? Do you wear jewelry purely for fashion? What about the jewelry you make? Is it in vogue, is it a keepsake, or is it both?
––Katie