Recently I bought a new sweater and I have a necklace to go with it. I am happy to be wearing this necklace again. I have a few special pieces of beautiful jewelry (with stories), and some costume jewelry. For a while I didn’t wear much jewelry, but I’m trending towards wearing a few pieces again.
I received this enamel heart necklace years ago. It was a gift from my Auntie Ag. I was probably in my 20’s…I don’t remember. I’ve had it for a very long time. Agnes brought it home for me, as a gift from Norway.
I like the heart shape, the color, the simple rose pattern, the enamel.
And there is something distinct on the back. It is embossed with the Lord’s prayer, in Norwegian. I remember being told that when I was given the necklace, but today I wondered if the prayer could possibly fit on the back. So…I translated the words on Google and sure enough, it is the Lord’s prayer.
I always enjoy a good story behind the different things we have and use.
That necklace is pretty and I love the story behind it.
Thank you Barb.
What a beautiful necklace, and especially the story that accompanies it. Thank you for sharing this with us. Stories matter.
Thanks.
I agree, stories matter!
What a precious piece of jewelry and the story behind it. I’m sure when you wear it you think of your aunt.
You’re right. I do think of my aunt when I put on the necklace.
Good memories. 😉
very pretty!
Thanks. 😉
One wonders, if vintage jewelry could talk, what stories they would tell. Jewelry carries much emotion, as it is often a gift from a loved one. I also wonder, does it carry that emotion within the piece? Thank for sharing!
Thought provoking questions…
It would be fun to hear what stories jewelry would share about their experiences!
Lovely background story, lovely necklace (and it is perfect with that sweater). I have a sweet little pansy pin molded from a matte finish opaque material. When I would visit my frail grandmother with my dad and mom she would always present me with a box of small pretty or interesting items to enjoy and the pin was one of them. I so looked forward to opening the box and seeing the familiar and special items saved just for me.
What a sweet story about your grandmother saving special items for you in a box. I can only image how fun it was for you to look inside! Thanks for sharing.