Each Stone Has A Story

I am not really a jewelry person. I like to wear earrings and necklaces, but I don't have that many and I never really ask for them as gifts.

However, there have been a few times where jewelry was given to me as a gift and it really meant something special to me. These are the stories of the two necklaces that I wear the most:

My first Mother's Day, the Knight bought me a necklace that I adore. Putting it on makes me remember how exciting that first Mother's Day was and also reminds me how lucky I am to be a mom. Whenever I feel it's cool beads against my skin, memories of the Mermaid as a baby come flooding back to me: the way she still had that baby smell, how tiny her little hands were, etc.

My second necklace was made for me by a friend. She made it out of shells; "A shell necklace for Shelly" she told me. She gave it to me when I was pregnant with Kalei and I wear it almost every day. While I was pregnant, it made me feel close to nature and life in general. After Kalei died, it served as a reminder of the short but blissful time I had with him.

I'm sharing these stories with you because I believe that jewelry can invoke powerful memories and emotions in people. It doesn't have to be a fany or expensive piece; even a macaroni necklace can have special meaning for a mom.

Recently I've been looking at the Jewelry Information Center website. They have a lot of information available for people who don't know much about fine jewelry, like me. You can check out their buyer's guide for information when shopping for a finer piece, research their gift guide, and even learn how to care for your jewelry. The best part is where you can share your own Jewelry Stories. In fact, if you submit your own jewelry story, you will be entered for a chance to win a Kay Jewelers 14K White Gold Journey Diamond Necklace. Just go here to submit your story.

I would love to read your favorite jewelry stories. Do you have a piece of jewelry that has special meaning to you?

Each Stone Has A Story