When I walked into Plumb Gold in Racine, WI, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted. All I knew was that I wanted a unique mother’s ring because I had a very unique journey with my children and family. I wanted to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate my story – all through a piece of jewelry.
When I arrived at the store, I talked with Abby, who listened to what I required and why with an open heart and a beautiful mind. I told her that I had two beautiful daughters who I love with all my heart. In between those two, however, I also had a pregnancy that ended in a stillborn daughter at 22 weeks old. Not only did I want to honor my daughter in heaven with her birthstone somehow set apart from those living with me, but I also wanted to convey that there is a happy ending to this story. I don’t talk about her much, but when I do I want people to understand that although it was the hardest path I’ve ever had to walk in my life so far, I am a better person and a better mother because of it. I am because she was. I also explained that I wanted to somehow incorporate a rainbow into the piece. My second daughter is what is referred to as my “rainbow baby.” She truly is my bridge from sorrow to joy, darkness to light, and death to life.
I knew the jewelry at Plumb Gold was beautiful, but I wasn’t sure if anyone could capture what I was trying to do and say – in one little ring. Abby and I had never met until we discussed my ring, and yet, I almost felt as if she looked into my heart and (in 20 minutes, no less!) somehow used her incredible artistic talents to put what I felt on paper. Every curve I threw at her, every additional request was accommodated perfectly. The final design was nothing like I had envisioned when I walked in – it was a million times better than anything I could have ever conceived myself.
When Austin showed me the finished product for the first time, I cried. I cried because it was the celebration of my three children, who have all shaped me into the person I have today. I cried because it also acknowledges me and my husband, making it more than a mother’s ring – making it a family ring. I cried because it so very clearly captures the concept of the rainbow – an amazingly important part of my journey from grief to gratitude.
The staff at Plumb Gold, all of them, are absolutely top notch. Not only are they incredibly talented at what they do, but they take the time to truly understand what you are trying to accomplish with each piece and make it into a reality that you never thought possible. I highly recommend Plumb Gold to anyone who is looking for a unique piece of jewelry and a heartwarming customer service experience.
Elizabeth Gabbianelli
All USA
When I walked into Plumb Gold in Racine, WI, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted. All I knew was that I wanted a unique mother’s ring because I had a very unique journey with my children and family. I wanted to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate my story – all through a piece of jewelry. When I arrived at the store, I talked with Abby, who listened to what I required and why with an open heart and a beautiful mind. I told her that I had two beautiful daughters who I love with all my heart. In between those two, however, I also had a pregnancy that ended in a stillborn daughter at 22 weeks old. Not only did I want to honor my daughter in heaven with her birthstone somehow set apart from those living with me, but I also wanted to convey that there is a happy ending to this story. I don’t talk about her much, but when I do I want people to understand that although it was the hardest path I’ve ever had to walk in my life so far, I am a better person and a better mother because of it. I am because she was. I also explained that I wanted to somehow incorporate a rainbow into the piece. My second daughter is what is referred to as my “rainbow baby.” She truly is my bridge from sorrow to joy, darkness to light, and death to life. I knew the jewelry at Plumb Gold was beautiful, but I wasn’t sure if anyone could capture what I was trying to do and say – in one little ring. Abby and I had never met until we discussed my ring, and yet, I almost felt as if she looked into my heart and (in 20 minutes, no less!) somehow used her incredible artistic talents to put what I felt on paper. Every curve I threw at her, every additional request was accommodated perfectly. The final design was nothing like I had envisioned when I walked in – it was a million times better than anything I could have ever conceived myself. When Austin showed me the finished product for the first time, I cried. I cried because it was the celebration of my three children, who have all shaped me into the person I have today. I cried because it also acknowledges me and my husband, making it more than a mother’s ring – making it a family ring. I cried because it so very clearly captures the concept of the rainbow – an amazingly important part of my journey from grief to gratitude. The staff at Plumb Gold, all of them, are absolutely top notch. Not only are they incredibly talented at what they do, but they take the time to truly understand what you are trying to accomplish with each piece and make it into a reality that you never thought possible. I highly recommend Plumb Gold to anyone who is looking for a unique piece of jewelry and a heartwarming customer service experience. Elizabeth Gabbianelli