Honoring a loved one, the therapeutic journey of custom jewelry
In quiet moments after loss, finding ways to honor and remember a loved one can be a deeply personal and healing process. Sometimes, healing can emerge through unexpected mediums, such as custom jewelry. For Karen, this journey began with a simple doodle on a sticky note.
Karen’s sticky note concept sketch
Memories in Precious Metal:
Karen came to us with a story of love and loss: her husband, Roy, passed away in August 2023, leaving behind memories that were both precious and painful, especially as their 17th wedding anniversary approached. This initial sticky note concept—a fusion of his name intricately woven with the word “forever”—became the blueprint for her one-of-a-kind jewelry piece.
Design concept sketch by JewleryThis
Family-Collaborated Finishing Detail
Once the text and layout were finalized and approved, Karen sought to add a feminine touch to the border of the pendant. She sent a simple sketch while awaiting a detailed design from her artistic daughter on what she envisioned for the frame. Karen’s simple sketch was enough for her personal designer, Tricia, to understand her vision – a beautiful rope-like frame.
Karen’s sketch idea for the frame
Photo realistic render by JewelryThis of the final pendant design
A Heartfelt Arrival
As fate would have it, Karen’s beautiful 10k yellow gold custom pendant with white rhodium and lab diamond details arrived on her doorstep a day before their 17th wedding anniversary. The timing was not merely a coincidence; it felt like a tender embrace from the universe, affirming the significance of her jewelry journey in healing grief.
Karen’s tribute pendant to Roy in precious metal
A Journey of Healing and Remembrance
Ultimately, the path from grief to healing is as unique as each individual who walks it. Through custom jewelry, Karen has beautifully demonstrated how a personal tribute can transform into a powerful source of comfort and connection—an enduring testament to love and cherished memories that transcend time. It’s a personal keepsake to cherish every day.
Karen wearing her custom tribute pendant to Roy
“I love it and only take it off to shower. I would give 5 stars +++ or whatever the best rating is to Tricia and the crew there” -Karen Jones-
If you’re navigating loss, consider creating a tribute piece of your own. Through this journey, you can find solace and celebrate the enduring love that lives on in your heart.
