The Laings Journal
Ever since civilization began adorning themselves with decorations jewellery pieces have held an emotional significance. Not only precious in terms of their materials and craftsmanship, but they are truly cherished because of the stories they hold. Here we explore the emotional weight of jewellery and why certain pieces mean so much to different people.
More often than not people will tell you that their most precious possessions reside in their jewellery boxes. These are the cherished items that they would save first in a fire, or would be left distraught if they were misplaced. We all have collections of personal jewellery that act as much more than aesthetic decoration. Jewellery holds a great emotional worth and value, but why do these fine pieces of personal adornment mean so much?
Jewellery is an enduring form of personal expression, making an outward statement to the world and portraying an idea of who you are to the people you meet. It says something about you, whether it’s a simple, yet elegant engagement ring or a vibrant and bright pair of gemstone earrings that make a statement. These pieces have a magical quality to them and have the ability to make you feel empowered when you are wearing them, giving you either a boost of self-confidence or a feeling of comfort and security. There is value in what your jewellery symbolises that goes beyond sartorial point-scoring.
The very essence of jewellery is in its emotional weight and meaning. Pieces become part of your personal history and your story. More often than not jewellery has its own reason and resonance, holding a secret story that only you have the key to. They are pieces that have been bought to celebrate a moment, mark an occasion or have been handed down through the generations as pieces to cherish. They have the power to transport you to memories, times gone by, the people you love and they remind us of promises, special occasions and personal milestones. Each piece can tell the story of your life and is something that you can carry everywhere with you, becoming intertwined with your life and each chapter that they represent.
These special pieces also have the power to combine the past and the future, telling stories of what has been and holding promises of the future as they are passed down generations. You could wear your grandmother’s pearls and be reminded of her easy grace. Or perhaps you wear a diamond pendant, gifted to mark the birth of your daughter, and plan to pass this down to her when she has children of her own. Jewellery represents you, but it can also represent family and those you love. Wearing particular pieces can become a family tradition and you’ll experience a nostalgic love every time you wear them. The strength of jewellery lies in its ability to transcend time, moving through the generations acting as a time capsule of memories and emotions.
Laings understand the emotional significance of jewellery and know that when you are visiting us you are shopping for something important that will always carry sentimental meaning. We are always honoured when customers choose to share these special memories with us and we’re delighted to become part of the memory, celebrating with you. We are the opening chapter of your jewellery story and can help you to find the perfect piece that will truly be cherished for years to come.
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