20 BEJEWELED LISA LINDSTROM CHERISHES connections to the past, and to her family. She adores items left to her by her grandmother, Marion. The team at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler was able to restore two of Lisa’s grandmother’s pieces making them fit for frequent wear and allowing Marion’s “vivacious” spirit and memory to be worn time and time again. Lisa’s grandfather called the first piece, “His Irishman’s Heart.” He presented this splendid hand-made ring to Marion on their 25th wedding anniversary. It features a gorgeous heartshaped diamond surrounded by emeralds and delicate diamond filigree. The ring was passed down to Lisa’s mother to celebrate her 25th anniversary, and then to Lisa for her 50th birthday. Lisa adored the ring however some care was needed in order for it to be worn the way she wanted—with gusto. The second piece was a diamond brooch. Lisa wasn’t much of a brooch person but still wanted to wear one of Marion’s favorites. Both items were accompanied by a hand-written note from Marion sharing the history and emotion of these gifts. Lisa still has that note. Lisa asked Steven Goldfarb if His Irishman’s Heart could be restored to properly echo the legacy of her grandmother. The ring was cleaned, rebuilt, and reengraved. Similarly, the brooch was updated into a wearable sparkling pendant, a perfect choice for Lisa’s active lifestyle, and one that places her grandmother close to her heart. Eventually, both pieces will be passed to Lisa’s daughter, who is named for the matriarch. The younger Marion will be the fourth generation to care for, and cherish, these family heirlooms. After all, connections to family shouldn’t be stored away in a drawer— they should be with us, serving as a beautiful reminder for what matters most. “The past should be celebrated” says Lisa. Jewelry possesses the unique ability to tie us to a greater legacy, acting as a reminder of the most beautiful things in life. “Each time I wear Grandma’s jewelry I’m honoring her legacy.” CUSTOM BUILD A DEVOTED GRANDDAUGHTER RESTORES TWO BELOVED PIECES, GIVING THEM A NEW LIFE FOR HER AND THE NEXT GENERATION. Marion’s Legacy ABOVE: A DELICATE RING, AFFECTIONATELY CALLED “HIS IRISHMAN’S HEART” WAS CAREFULLY RESTORED. AND AN OLD BROOCH GETS A NEW LIFE. MARION’S ORIGINAL, HANDWRITTEN NOTE PASSES ON THESE JEWELS WITH LOVE & CARE. RIGHT: GENERATIONS OF BEAUTY. LISA SITS WITH HER GRANDMOTHER, MARION.
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