It took me time to find the perfect piece of memorial jewelry.
There are few pieces of jewelry that I wear regularly. My engagement and wedding rings, and my 3in1 ring. I also have a few necklaces that I sometimes wear when going out. My favorite necklace was the floating heart mother’s necklace that I purchased from Doodles Jewels, who I found through HyenaCart. When Miranda was born and was transported to the hospital I felt the urgent need to have her birthstone charm added to my necklace. Danielle had it sent to me as soon as I contacted her. It was good to place her charm with those of her siblings. When she passed I searched for the right memorial jewelry to honor her.
Day 8 of Capture Your Grief: Jewelry
Etsy is full of beautiful handmade memorial jewelry. I much prefer handmade from manufactured.
Miranda was a unique blessing and I wanted the jewelry I chose to reflect that.
I returned to a shop I had received other pieces from, Anna Oarth Jewelry. Her designs fit my simple style. I worked with her to customize a locket. The front has two footprints and it opens to reveal Miranda’s name, dates, and birthstone. The back is stamped ‘John 16:22’ a meaningful verse for me in loss.
Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
My locket was modestly priced, but it is precious to me.
I wear it almost everyday and often fidget with it. There is a peace in the tactile presence of a reminder of my daughter.
Do you have a special piece of jewelry that reminds you of someone dear to your heart?
**Capture Your Grief is a 31 day photo challenge created by CarlyMarie. For each day of the month during October (Pregnancy/Infant Loss Awareness) bereaved parents are encouraged to share their journey through photographs as a way to share the healing process. I am participating in this series and will resume sharing our homeschool journey, recipes, and life in general in November. Thank you for your thoughtful understanding while I share my heart this month.**
I have my parents wedding rings, both very simple and modest, on a chain together that I wear sometimes. Sometimes it makes me feel comforted. Sometimes it makes me remember their legacy of love and not giving up in the face of challenges. It’s strange, but I’ve talked to my sister about them and how each of us could take one or that one of our 5 kids would wear one, one day. But neither of us can stand the idea of them being separated right now.