As a third-generation jeweler, I’ve inherited more than just my grandfather’s tools – I’ve inherited his stories. His medal, which hung above his workbench for 40 years, now watches over mine. Each morning before opening the shop, I touch it for guidance, just as he did.
The most meaningful pieces I create aren’t the most expensive – they’re the ones that carry family histories. Last month, I helped a young man incorporate his great-grandmother’s medal into an engagement ring, blending past and future in a single band of gold.
My own daughter now sits at my bench after school, learning to work with precious metals while wearing the first medal I ever crafted. Through her, I see how our craft isn’t just about making jewelry – it’s about forging links between generations, creating pieces that will carry family stories into the future.
Crafting tomorrow’s heirlooms,
Sarah
