I’ve always been a collector of jewelry my whole life. I remember as a little girl looking through my grandmothers’ and mother’s collections and how each piece held a special meaning to them. My mom’s eyes would light up as she rummaged through her jewelry box and recalled how and where she had acquired a unique piece and why it meant something to her. It wasn’t the value or worth so much as it was the story and meaning behind the piece that was so valuable.