Celebrating Moms and Mothers Day Is Back!

For all the new readers of the blog, you may or may not know, Jewel of Havana is named in honor of my Mom. It is because of her I have such a connection to jewelry and how it can carry the stories of special moments or celebrations in our lives and even more importantly, remind us of the people we love.

With that in mind, we're bringing back my favorite series! "Celebrating Moms and Mothers Day"! Over the next two weeks I'll be sharing a few more VIP Moms and their daughters. You can keep up with all the stories by going to the Mothers Day page or joining our VIP list if you aren't already on it. 

​Happy Mothers Day!!

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Becky, Joelle & Josie

Joelle, Josie and Becky - Three Generations of Moms

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Lapis Lazuli Leaf Bell Necklace

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I asked Joelle:
It's so special you still have your grandmother in your life and a mom who is so young at heart. Can you share the best things about these two special ladies?

​First of all, it is very difficult to decide on “the best thing” about my mom and grandmother. So many things come flooding to mind.
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The best thing about my mom is her energy. My grandmother and I may have a difficult time keeping up with her, but we probably wouldn’t have gone on so many “adventures” together without her and all her plans. 

​The best thing about my grandmother is the way she takes care of her family, friends, and all who enter her house.  Not only is she a wonderful cook, but I could also call her my personal stylist. And I can’t even tell you how many people have told me how classy and elegant she is. ​

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Are there any pieces of jewelry you own that are special to you or remind you of them?

I have several special pieces I like to wear things that mean something or represent the people I love. (I’m pretty sure I’m that way because of my mom.)

My mom and I like the fact that the first letters of our names of our four generations are J, B, J, B. We also like to have pieces of jewelry that have family birthstones.  I actually made my grandmother a bracelet which included the letters and birthstones.  

The ring I always wear on my right hand has my birthstone (which is also my grandmother’s birthstone) and my son’s birthstone (which is also my great-grandmother’s birthstone); and to tie in one more family member, it was given to me by my mom. 

One other piece of jewelry that comes to mind, is a gold necklace which I wear on St. Patrick’s Day. It has a real four leaf clover within a clear glass marble (hence the reason I wear it on St. Patrick’s Day).  My great-aunt Nora (Josie’s sister) won it as a prize at school, and eventually gave it to my mom, who handed it down to me. Now, when my great-aunt talked to me about the necklace, she regarded it as just a small trinket; but to this little girl, it was a beautiful treasure and still is today. 

Becky - Mother of Joelle, Daughter of Josie, Grandmother of Bryce - All around wonderful person

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Double Angel Wing Necklace - Copper

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Leaf Earrings - Copper Coral Berry

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Leaf Bracelet - Maple Leaf - Copper

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Is there anything you'd like to share with your Mom and Grandmother for Mothers Day?

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my mom and grandmother for all of their love and support because I know I don’t thank them enough. I am still discovering all the small ways they have shown me their love by discovering the imprints they have left on me. ​

Josie and Becky - Grandmothers, Mother and Daughter

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I asked Becky:
​Do you have a piece of jewelry you own that has special meaning for you?

I have two favorite pieces of jewelry.  A few of years ago, Joelle realized that we have recurring first initials in our four generations (Josie, Becky, Joelle and Bryce). So she made all three of us bracelets with our birthstones and “BJBJ”.  My other favorite piece is a necklace from Jewel of Havana (imagine that).  It is an opal quartz and three small amethyst crystals.  I call it my “grandma necklace” because it represents my birthstone and Bryce’s.  I liked it so much that I now have matching earrings….a previous Mother’s Day present from Joelle !!!

​Is there anything you'd like to share about your beautiful Mom?

My mom has amazing strength.  She is the last one in her generation and she continues on with unfailing faith and amazing energy.  I told her recently that even though our family is small, she has become the matriarch for several families.  I know how lucky I am to have her with me and so healthy of mind and body.  Even though sometimes she drives me CRAZY !!!!

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Joelle, Josie and Becky with special appearance by our Security Department, Sidney

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Wrap Ring - Lapis Lazuli Fern Leaf

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Lapis Lazuli Leaf Bell Necklace

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Lapis Lazuli Calla Lily Chandelier Earrings - Large

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Double Angel Wing Necklace - Copper

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Leaf Earrings - Copper Coral Berry

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Keshi Pearl Earrings - White

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Keshi Pearl Necklace Set - White

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Leaf Bracelet - Maple Leaf - Copper

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