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Happiness factors multiplied this week. Each piece of jewlery has a story and a connection to loved ones.
Picture #1: a bracelet my dad brought back from a trip to tour educational institutions in the Soviet Union way back in 1964, sea glass bracelet from my daughter and son-in-law, pinkie ring that was my paternal grandmother’s, crucifix ring from my maternal grandmother and a sea glass ring I borrowed from my daughter.
Picture #2: same pinkie ring and a Maine tourmaline ring I had made to include the center tourmaline which was given to me on a pendant from my mom, on my 40th birthday, Maine tourmaline bracelet given to me by my husband for my 50th birthday, my storyteller bracelet found on an antiquing trip with my sister and a DY style inspired hinged bracelet from my sister.
Multiple rings and bracelets make me happy. My hands are one of my teaching tools, so I get to see my memories frequently throughout the day. Little flashes of love all day long.

Over the top? Too much? Distracting? I hope not, but do welcome your comments and observations. I have learned so much from the fabbers here, who help me see myself through different lenses. Thank you for looking.

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8 years ago

jussie

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Gorgeous! I especially like picture 1. I don’t think it’s too much- especially as your outfits aren’t too “busy” from what I’ve seen.
It’s good to have a signature look- maybe the stacked jewelry is yours?

LaPed

Well, I'm in awe of your jewelry collection -- you manage to have great variety, yet everything has some meaning behind it. To me, this looks authentic to your style and not OTT.

Staysfit

Beautiful! I am a big fan of sentimental jewelry! It’s the best kind to wear and you can never have too much!

Helena

Absolutely LOVE this - look, and story behind. Wouldn't change one thing.

Aquamarine

Not too much! Does it feel authentic to you? Then it’s perfect. To my eye, they go together (I’m still struggling with this) AND have special meaning to you...a great combination.

cindysmith

Not over the top at all. I say just right. And well done <3

Cardiff girl

Stacked jewellery is very now and if it means something to you all the better.I love fashion with a personal story behind it and historically jewellery was all about symbolism and messages.Your jewellery is a tangible message of the love and bonds between you and your family,no wonder it makes you happy.

SarahD8

Fantastic!
I love the way your groupings find commonalities between items with very different histories.
(I want to make that into a metaphor for teaching somehow....)

Anonymous

Another fan of the power behind sentimental jewelry. Based on "conversations" with you, I have pulled out some of my most sentimental pieces and have been wearing them all together. Very maximal. It is becoming a signature for me. I think it should be your signature as well. It is never too much if it is your signature. And every piece has powerful meaning behind it. I think you look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynn

Not over the top at all. I admire how you have grouped them. I love the thought that the people you care about are with you in spirit throughout the day.

JAileen

I love jewelry that has meaning. How nice to have something from your area, too.

Mainelady

Jussie, Cardiff girl,and Sterling, thank you. I think you are right. This stacking is becoming a big part of my look, so it may very well be one of my signatures in style.

La Pedestrienne and Aquamarine, I appreciate your comments re authenticity. Yes, these pieces represent me, my family and our stories (and histories) well. I feel at peace wearing them.

Thank you Staysfit, Torontogirl and Cindysmith.

Sarah D if you make a metaphor for teaching, I would love to hear it! That is a cool idea!

Thank you Lynn and JAileen. I am a big fan of pieces with Maine tourmaline and sea glass found here. When each of our nieces graduated from college we gave them Maine tourmaline rings, so no matter where they go in the world, they can take a little piece of home with them.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

You have a very special jewellery collection, Mainelady. I enjoy the interesting stories attached to them, as well as your happy heart that relays them to us.

Suz

Beautiful! Your joy in these items makes them even more special.

rachylou

Lovely, interesting pieces!

Christina F.

These are lovely! By all means, keep wearing them all together.

Thank you so much Angie, Rachylou and Christina. Some of my pieces may not have a high market value, but all have a large sentimental worth to me. It makes me happy to wear them and share their stories. Thank you for indulging me.

I think there is no such thing as too much, when it comes to personal jewellery and how it makes you feel. We each have our own tolerance level , and our own comfort level , and this clearly makes you happy I own only a few pieces of inherited/family jewellery and never wear it. Just never feels *right* , or *me*.

Cee

Beautiful, ML...

Lisa P, I think we do have to pay attention to how all clothing and accessories make us feel. If it isn’t a fit , or doesn’t feel right, it won’t work, no matter how pretty, or on trend it might be.

There's a practically good reason why skydivers don't wear cowlnecks.

ChrisM

Like you, Mainelady, I love wearing jewelry with a story; the aventurine necklace I bought with my sister in Saugatuk, the stacked birthstone rings of my sons and husband, the supercool hoop earrings from our trip to Colorado. Your collection looks lovely - not overkill at all, and I love that you give Maine tourmaline as gifts of home!! Love the history, the stories, the connections of time and place. Well done.

I love this post and you should wear these pieces. They do not look like too much. You have lovely hands to show off your rings and bracelets.

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