What does heirloom jewelry means?

What doest it mean - heirloom jewelry?

Heirloom jewelry means the jewelry is made with solid precious metals to be sustainable. Most of the time it's handmade in tradionional ways, made with love and care and craftmanship, to last a lifetime, and if taken care for, many lifetimes to come.

Sustainable high quality jewelry takes time to make, sometimes a many hours, sometimes a full day, or even a week. Espacially new products that i never made before, can take some time to figure out the best way to make it in the most sustainable result. Somethimes i start with a rough sketch obut most of the time i just start to create the idea what is in my head. When the jewelry is finished, i always test it myself to know how it fits, where it needs to be addapted (if necessary) or if it makes it to the webshop at all.

Heirloom jewelry can write a story with the owner or even more storys with their descendants and with the family.

Heirloom jewelry is jewelry with high sentimental value that is passed down from generation to generation within a family. Although it may also have financial value, its most important value is emotional and historical, as it represents the family's history and traditions.

Characteristics of heirloom jewelry:

Sentimental value: The emotional value is paramount. These pieces of jewelry are often a symbol of love, family, and tradition.

Passed down through generations: They are often given as gifts for important life events, such as weddings, births, anniversaries, or are passed on to the next generation through a will.

Different types: It can include all kinds of jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches. Some pieces, such as tie pins or lockets, may contain special contents, such as a portrait or a lock of hair.

High quality: Often, this jewelry is made from superior materials and craftsmanship, which promotes durability over the years.

Historical and emotional significance: They carry the history of the family with them, forming a tangible connection to the past and serving as a source of continuity; or it’s the beginning of making history with the jewel.

Interested what kind of heirloom jewelry i offer? Here is the shop link for silver and gold jewelry.

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