100 years old today!

I wore this upper arm bracelet when I got married. It belonged to my maternal grandmother. She was born on 21st March, and today marks 100 years since my grandfather gave it to her.

Her name was Zeata and she was married to Joseph

They lived through the Spanish Flu and both world wars. I wonder what they would think of today’s world?

This photograph of my grandparents  is from my mother’s locket. I have lockets from three generations of my family. They were also popular in times gone by…

Author: Janet Carr

Fashion, beauty and animal loving language consultant from South Africa living in Stockholm, Sweden.

3 thoughts

  1. As I say constantly, the value of jewellery is in the sentiment. What a privilege and joy to own pieces loved by one’s ancestors – and to still be able to wear them. Thank you for sharing, Janet. 💜

  2. This is fantastic! What a treasure it is to have that jewelry! Thank you for sharing. Georgette

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