Tuesday, March 5, 2013

~WEARING THE WORLD~

The necklace below, is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry, given to me at Christmas by my parents.  It was custom made by Chart Metalworks, a small company located on the waterfront in Portland, Maine.  
This necklace holds a small map which can be customized to hold locations from anywhere across the globe .A piece which can depict a story, memory or a place  close to your heart. My necklace does just that. It is a map of my childhood home, a place where wonderful memories were made, a place that will forever live in my heart and now around my neck too... 
Home, the spot of earth supremely blest, a dearer sweet spot than all the rest. ~Robert Montgomery~
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25 comments:

  1. MelodyMarch 5, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    There is no place like home. What a wonderful piece of neckware, and a great idea!

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  2. annieMarch 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    I love this Julie, I am a jewelry nut! Mostly, odd things that are always different. This piece of yours is very compelling!

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  3. Primitive StarsMarch 5, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Julie, that is so beautiful....how special being given to you by your Parents......Such a sweet piece of jewelry, Blessings Francine.

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  4. Freckled HenMarch 5, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    That is a sweet gift! So meaningful!

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  5. Farm GirlMarch 5, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    so unique and so pretty just like you. :)

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  6. jaz@octoberfarmMarch 5, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    how cool! i love it!

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  7. JuliaMarch 5, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    This is a really sweet piece. Home is where the heart is.
    I love the idea. What a treasure.
    JB

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  8. Jacque.March 5, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    oh gosh, Julie. That is so precious! And, unique!

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  9. CammieMarch 5, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    That is a great gift and a great memory keepsake!! Thanks for sharing!
    ~Cammie

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  10. Rugs and PugsMarch 5, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    What a wonderful and thoughtful gift!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  11. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMarch 5, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Aww, what a lovely and unique gift!

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  12. jennifer768March 5, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Love it !That is such a sweet piece.Hugs,Jen

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  13. MichelleMarch 5, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    What a sweet piece of jewelry.

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  14. Larkrise garden girlMarch 5, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    How beautiful and how thoughtful, Cheri

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  15. Prims By The WaterMarch 5, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    How cool is that to have your hometown on a necklace! Janice

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  16. acorn hollowMarch 5, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    we had a lamp shade made for our friend that has the map of where her beach house is and where she lives at the beach in Florida.
    Cathy

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  17. GailMarch 5, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    That is a wonderfully unique and special gift. I love it.

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  18. Mugwump WooliesMarch 6, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Love it!
    Robyn

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  19. Flat Creek FarmMarch 6, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    I love this idea! A very special and thoughtful gift!! -Tammy

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  20. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    A beautiful gift Julie!

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  21. JaniceMarch 6, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    What a wonderful idea for a necklace.

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  22. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowMarch 7, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    I think when I visit my friend Mary this summer in OOB, I'll ask her if we can go into Portland and I will order myself one. Such a thoughtful and loving gift from your parents.

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  23. Terry and LindaMarch 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    what a unusual and beautiful gift, Julie! It is something I would like to do for my granddaughters.

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  24. EveMarch 7, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Love it!

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  25. EarleneMarch 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    VERY SPECIAL!

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