​​Memories of Grandma: A Custom Memorial Necklace

Custom jewelry especially designed for the wearers style and personality to remind them of a special person, place, time, or event.

​Now I can carry my special memories of my grandmother with me in a necklace that is truly one of a kind.  Michelle

The Story Behind Michelle's Necklace

​Michelle has fond memories of her grandmother and misses spending time with her.  She inherited items that once belonged to her grandmother.  Now they are an active part of her wardrobe. It's more than just fashion jewelry it's a personal connection to her grandmother through a custom necklace. 

​Special Features of Custom Memory Jewelry: 

• it tells your story, celebrates, honors, and connects you
• just about any token that has special meaning can be used
• one of a kind necklace
• vintage and previously loved costume jewelry that may have signs of visible wear, Janise considers this part of the charm and sentiment.
• it is created specifically for the wearer, the style, size, colors, ease of wear, length, and comfort are considered.
• this assemblage necklace it is surprisingly comfortable and easy to wear, this is the perfect all-day necklace for dressing up jeans and a t-shirt.  And it works equally well as a statement piece when you're style is slightly fancier.

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Specifications of Michelle's Necklace:
Gemstones: Rhinestones, porcelain,
​Artist: Janise Crow, State College, PA
Collection: Custom Memorial Jewelry, Sentimental Jewelry
Materials: mixed metals, textiles, up-cycled vintage and costume jewelry
Type: Statement necklace
Length: 24" matinee
Style: asymmetrical, assemblage, statement, vintage, up-cycled, one-of-a-kind, bib, festoon, flapper, runway, glamorous, classic, earthy, boho / bohemian, trendy, eccentric, modern, found object jewelry

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Ordering Custom Memorial Jewelry

​This is an example of a custom designed memory necklace that uses tokens that hold special meaning to the wearer.  In this case the client provided the rhinestone vintage pin / brooch and later the porcelain flowers that once belonged to her grandmother. Janise artistically incorporates your treasured tokens into a one of a kind piece of jewelry designed with the wearers personal style in mind.  

• Ordering a custom memory necklace incorporates treasured tokens you provide or option for Janise can provide objects that represent the desired sentiment
• Janise creates one-of-a-kind jewelry using your sentimental tokens, repurposed jewelry, found objects that represent a theme or message expressed in wearable art form.  Each necklace will be different based upon what she uses to create it and the story being told. ​

Options:

• ​to provide all or most of the sentimental tokens, jewelry, or objects you would like to include in your custom necklace (extra fees may apply, you will be contacted beforehand). 
• to choose the color scheme
• to choose the size of the statement collage area
• to choose the length
• to choose the closure type
• to choose to have a theme, message, story to be told
• to allow Janise creative freedom

Once the order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email, with instructions and custom order worksheet where you can describe in more detail what you have in mind.
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FAQ:

​How long does it take to create a custom necklace?

• After Janise receives your items you would like to include in your custom necklace along with your custom order worksheet, she can begin the process with you.
• This is a made to order item and there are many considerations since each piece is unique in its complexity.
• Please understand it will take time for Janise to consider your personal theme/story/sentiment, design your necklace and assemble it.
• Janise does her best to meet all deadlines and is looking forward to working with you to create a truly unique heirloom necklace.

Packaging:

• Packaging: comes in a gift box tied with a ribbon, gift wrapping available.
• Shipping: from artist's location unless noted otherwise. 

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