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Jewelry for Labor Day
We’re all happy to celebrate it, but I’ve never actually taken the time to look up the meaning behind the Labor Day holiday. After a little research, I discovered that the holiday was first celebrated in New York in 1882. The creator of the holiday is debated, and argued to be either Peter McGuire or Matthew Maquire, each a member of a Labor Union. The Department of Labor states the reason behind the holiday is to honor “the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”
I think its a nice idea to select jewelry that honors specific professions on Labor Day. Charms are fashioned in shapes representative of a multitude of occupations. Stylized scissors, brushes, combs and hair dryers represent Hair Stylists. Hats, dalmatians, and fire hydrants are indicative of firefighters. Hammers, ladders and hardhats symbolize construction workers. Gold or silver charms may be worn singularly as necklace pendents or matched with others in charm bracelets. Whatever your profession, charms can be found to illustrate and honor it on this important holiday.
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no responses - Posted 07.09.10
I personally like symbolic jewelry. There are many designer rings, earrings, pendants, and charms that are engraved, embossed, or shaped as symbols associated with good luck. Shamrocks or four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, pennies, ladybugs and rabbits feet are all easily recognizable and popular symbols found in jewelry. Less known symbols that ...continue
no responses - Posted 02.19.10
Watching the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, is exciting and fun. I know the athletes at this and past Olympics have enjoyed exchanging pins representing their native countries. What other jewelry is there, though, that's indicative of both the event and particular sports? Charms are the best answer. Whatever ...continue
no responses - Posted 01.08.10
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no responses - Posted 07.07.09
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no responses - Posted 11.11.08
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no responses - Posted 10.17.08
As a follow-up to my previous post about finding gifts for the new mom, I really like the personal touch that you can achieve with a simple charm bracelet. Rembrandt Charms offers one of the widest selections of charms that you can use to create a symbolic gift for the ...continue






