Jewelry Memory Journal

Jewelry always has a story. How was it acquired? When? What were the circumstances? Was it a gift? What was the occasion? We spend lots of time helping people sort through jewelry that has been left to them and there are always so many unanswered questions! We think it's a great idea to document the stories that surround the jewelry in your family. How did your dad ask your mom to marry him? Where did the necklace come from that your grandmother wears all the time? These stories are family history!  

We've created a Jewelry Memory Journal page, shown below, which you can use to create a family history through jewelry. As you acquire jewelry, note the when and why. Take pictures of the jewelry being worn! We've included some questions to get you started. And as you spend time with family, especially the older generation, ask some questions about the jewelry they wear. Take a picture of the jewelry, the person wearing it, and write down those stories! I promise you, you will be glad you did! Now you have an excuse to have your phone at the table!

If you have acquired jewelry and know a bit of the story, take a picture of it and get the story into your Jewelry Memory Journal. Even if you don't know the whole story, it's a piece to the puzzle. 

Jewelry is just one part of your family's life, but the stories contained in a Jewelry Memory Journal will tell of engagements, weddings, babies, and many other celebrations. Now there is your family history!

There are a few ways to use this template to create your journal!

To save the image above to your computer, right-click and choose "Save image as" (or press and hold on a mobile device).

Once you've saved the image, you can create a physical journal by printing it out, writing on it, and adding pictures. You can use a folder, three-ring binder, or even a professional book binding service to keep your treasured jewelry memories all in one place!

For the tech-savvy, you could use a notetaking or photo editing software to add notes and pictures to the image, giving the same handmade charm to your journal with the added benefit of digital storage.

Finally, we've included the text of the journal below so that you can copy and paste it into software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Type your answers up instead of writing them by hand, and feel free to add your own decoration or additional questions if you'd like!

 

Jewelry Memory Journal 

Description:

This belongs to: 

Who else has owned it? 

When was it acquired? 

How was it acquired?  Gift   Self-purchase   Inherited    Other:  

What was the occasion? 

Is there a story about how it was received?

Memorable details or stories about this piece: