I stumbled across this video today and I am so glad that I did. I am also a jewelry maker who's struggled with these same issues. Thank you for "ranting + babbling" about your thoughts and processes, and for saying that jewelry making matters. For me, it is one of my God-given talents...and I feel deeply connected to Him whenever I create. So, thanks again. This was a great video.
Thank you for the amazing comment! I never know if people even watch the videos or get anything out of it. Where are you located? Do you have a store? Sell online? Wholesale? I love making connections with others in the industry. Especially God fearing men and women!
You are right but it’s not all meaningless. I have jewelry that was my great grandmothers and her mother before her. She used to let me hold it as a child. When I wear a piece it makes me feel connected to her in a very personal way. She passed about 30 years ago. If those pieces were gone tomorrow I’d still remember her but the memories I shared with her with those pieces are special almost imbued with that connection. It’s not the jewelry itself but what it symbolizes. Interesting topic.
You nailed it! That’s what I’ve realized after almost 20 years as a jeweler. The memories associated with the pieces of jewelry are what gives them the sentimental value….. and in many ways, that is far more valuable than the metals and gemstones used in the piece.
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I stumbled across this video today and I am so glad that I did. I am also a jewelry maker who's struggled with these same issues. Thank you for "ranting + babbling" about your thoughts and processes, and for saying that jewelry making matters. For me, it is one of my God-given talents...and I feel deeply connected to Him whenever I create. So, thanks again. This was a great video.
Thank you for the amazing comment! I never know if people even watch the videos or get anything out of it. Where are you located? Do you have a store? Sell online? Wholesale? I love making connections with others in the industry. Especially God fearing men and women!
You are right but it’s not all meaningless. I have jewelry that was my great grandmothers and her mother before her. She used to let me hold it as a child. When I wear a piece it makes me feel connected to her in a very personal way. She passed about 30 years ago. If those pieces were gone tomorrow I’d still remember her but the memories I shared with her with those pieces are special almost imbued with that connection. It’s not the jewelry itself but what it symbolizes. Interesting topic.
You nailed it! That’s what I’ve realized after almost 20 years as a jeweler. The memories associated with the pieces of jewelry are what gives them the sentimental value….. and in many ways, that is far more valuable than the metals and gemstones used in the piece.
As a designer I agree
Indeed! Perspective is everything.
Preach it brother.
Thanks brother. “Chasing after the wind”, it’s a fools errand.