The blog challenge this month is "Wedding Bells", an appropriate choice in light of the Royal wedding and the upcoming month of June. It's a great time of year to be wed, with (typically) beautiful weather, an abundance of flowers, and the heartfelt joy that the long winter is truly over. But when I think of weddings, I think of the gemstone most associated with them: pearls!
Pearls are ever present at weddings. They are symbolic (pearls of wisdom) and weddings are all about symbols. Pearls are the traditional birthstone of June. Some traditions believe that pearls were created when angels flew through the clouds. Over time, pearls have become synonymous with purity and innocence, the symbol of feminine wisdom, and good luck for the bride. What better choice for the traditional jewel of weddings? And, of course, pearls go with any wedding! I just completed a commission for a June wedding. The bride will be wearing a red wedding dress and a copper circlet of my making--decorated with...you guessed it...pearls! 
Please visit these Unique Women in Business blogs to check out their unique views on "Wedding Bells"!
Rita Wetzel http://RitasCreativeNest.com
Ann Rinkenberger http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com
Cory Trusty http://aquarianbath.blogspot.com
Nancy Pace http://NancysWildWireJewelry.blogspot.com
Trudy Miller http://MommaGoddessTreasures.blogspot.com
Linda Stranger http://capecoddreamer.blogspot.com
Wendy Kelly http://blog.vintageday.com
Miriam http://goldcrestbags.blogspot.com
UWIB blog http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com
Two of my favorite images: roses and pearls! The circlet you made is lovely, and I'm sure the bride who will be wearing will be stunning in such an eye-catching piece.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in China many years ago adopting my oldest daughter, I was able to see a pearl farm close to where she was born. The pearl jewelry from that area (as well as the other pieces I have) now hold extra special meaning.
I love that lore about pearls. That is new to me! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous bracelet!
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Is it true that Pearls need to be worn to keep it luster and glow?
ReplyDeleteDo we get to see your Commissioned work ? It sounds beautiful.
Oh, such a daring bride in her red dress! I would love to see pictures of this one. Beautiful piece! I love pearls as well. Great blog post.
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Judy, that's such a nice post! I learned more about pearls & weddings, I had not read any of that before! I love learning! Funny I used pearls in my blog too:) I would love to see the copper head piece you made the bride.
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Judy - what a beautiful bracelet! Perfect! Congrats on the commission too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments! Due to popular demand I've added a photo of the circlet. I look forward to getting a photo with bride included!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great info about pearls which I love. that bracelet is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe circlet is so dainty and beautiful.
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