Emotions and memories
Why a jewel holds emotions, memories and stories, and what to do with them over time.
8 entries
Jewelry and everyday life
Jewelry as an extension of our identity
How the jewelry we choose speaks of who we are: identity, belonging, personality and memories, and why personal objects matter.
Jewelry and everyday life
Jewelry of people who are gone: keep it, wear it or transform it
What to do with the jewelry of someone who is no longer here: why we keep it, how to preserve it, when to wear it and how to transform it with respect.
Jewelry and everyday life
The emotional value of a jewel: why some are never taken off
Why a jewel can be worth more for what it means than for what it costs, why some people never take theirs off and why certain pieces make us feel special.
Jewelry and everyday life
The psychology of jewelry: why jewels attract us
What is behind what attracts us to a jewel: emotions, identity, self-esteem, security, memories and changes of style. A guide to the topics.
Jewelry and everyday life
What does a jewel say about the person wearing it?
What a jewel can say about its wearer: style, values, life stage and belonging. And why it is wise not to jump to conclusions.
Jewelry and everyday life
What to do when you stop liking a jewel
What to do with a jewel you no longer like or wear: keep, transform, sell, give or donate it, and how to decide without regret.
Jewelry and everyday life
Why do we give jewelry? The meaning of giving a jewel
Why giving jewelry is such a special gesture: it lasts, is worn close to the body and marks moments. What each occasion says and how to get it right.
Jewelry and everyday life
Why do we wear jewelry? From amulet to adornment
Why people have worn jewelry for over a hundred thousand years: adornment, protection, status, belonging and memory. A look at the reasons.