The Kinship Necklace
** $5 from each necklace sold will be donated to causes focused on bettering the community **
My husband and I were sitting on our patio in downtown Abbotsford soaking up the view of Mt. Baker. We were thinking about this place we call home; the landscape, the experiences we’ve had, the community that surrounds us, and how thankful we are for the wonderful people we get to share our lives with. We spoke of how this place is a piece of us; it’s where we grew up and the place we call home. As much as this place makes us, we in turn make this place. Each of us, as individuals, have an impact. We are someone’s neighbour, friend, or co-work and we help make up the experiences of others every day. What is a place but the people in it?
I wanted to incorporate these thoughts into a piece of jewelry. A reminder to ourselves of where we came from, to be kind to our community, and to leave a positive impact on our home as we are all in this together.
I feel that the view of Mt. Baker is something that everyone in our area shares and at some level helps them feel at home. My husband went and got the sketch book and started drawing the mountains at sunrise. We designed this piece together and it is my favourite design so far.
This piece represents so much to us, but what is most important is what it means to you. The sunrise, a symbol of a new beginning. Each day is a new day, an opportunity to be who you want to be, to live life fully in the present moment and to intentionally connect with yourself and others. The mountains are beautiful and powerful, just like the amazing people we all get to share our lives with.
My hope is that you love this piece as much as I do, that when you put it on it connects you with what is most important to you.
Chain length is 20 inches, pendant is approx. 18mm x 12mm
- What is Gold Filled?
- Handmade with Love
- What is Sterling Silver?
Gold-filled jewelry is much more valuable than gold plated. In fact, there is almost twice as much gold in gold-filled items than is found in gold-plated items. It has the same desirable properties and look of solid gold. It won't tarnish and will not rub off or turn colours. Wearers who are sensitive to certain metals can wear these gold filled pieces without worries of an allergic reaction.
All gold pieces from Gems & Juniper are 14k Gold Filled.
‘Handmade with Love' means that these are one-of-a-kind, made to order pieces that will be beautifully unique to you alone. I so love creating and making these meaningful pieces that are cherished.
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy. This 7.5% is usually made of copper or zinc. The addition of these other metals makes sterling silver significantly stronger and more durable. All of our silver pieces are made with '925 Sterling Silver', never 'silver-plated'. They are hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant, and made to last!
What is Gold Filled?
Gold-filled jewelry is much more valuable than gold plated. In fact, there is almost twice as much gold in gold-filled items than is found in gold-plated items. It has the same desirable properties and look of solid gold. It won't tarnish and will not rub off or turn colours. Wearers who are sensitive to certain metals can wear these gold filled pieces without worries of an allergic reaction.
All gold pieces from Gems & Juniper are 14k Gold Filled.
Handmade with Love
‘Handmade with Love' means that these are one-of-a-kind, made to order pieces that will be beautifully unique to you alone. I so love creating and making these meaningful pieces that are cherished.
What is Sterling Silver?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy. This 7.5% is usually made of copper or zinc. The addition of these other metals makes sterling silver significantly stronger and more durable. All of our silver pieces are made with '925 Sterling Silver', never 'silver-plated'. They are hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant, and made to last!
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