I practically grew up in her mother’s home as the best friend of her younger sister, a friendship that continues to this day. I even remember her mother wearing these earrings, which had originally belonged to her own mother. They had already been loved and worn by several generations before finding their way to their current wearer, who treasures them just as deeply. Then, during one of her daily walks last winter, she returned home and discovered, much to her dismay, that one of the earrings was missing. She retraced her route but had no luck finding it. Several days passed, and while out on another walk along the same route, she happened to look down and there it was. The earring had clearly been on quite an adventure. It had been run over and badly crushed, but remarkably, all of the important components were still there. Considering its history and sentimental value, finding it again felt like a small miracle. Fortunately, that meant we could restore it. All of the connecting links needed to be replaced, as did the ball dangle. The damaged frame was carefully straightened and reshaped to restore its original form. New silicone backs were also added to help keep the earrings more securely in place for future wear. While working on this pair, we also addressed another set of cherished earrings featuring diamond dangles. Although they had not yet failed, their connecting links were showing signs of wear, so those were replaced as a proactive measure before anything could be lost. Jewelry that has been loved and worn across generations inevitably carries signs of its journey. Sometimes the most meaningful work isn’t creating something new at all, it’s making sure a treasured piece is strong enough to continue its story.
Kind words: I’m just getting home and laying my eyes on the earrings. I am over the moon about how well the “hit and run” earring looks. Thanks for making them sparkle and returning them for more treasured years of wear! ❤️👏🙏
- Materials: 14k gold, natural diamond
- Client location: Windsor, CT
