“I promise to remain faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in poverty and in wealth, in sickness and in health. I choose to love you and cherish you, all the days of my life — every single day. This vow is all-embracing, and with the passing years its meaning only deepened. They lived it fully. A breathtaking story of an indescribable, burning love between a remarkable woman and man.”
Losing your husband after a warm marriage of nearly sixty years is indescribable. She shared the following:
“I want to keep the passion between us, to continue cherishing our love and stay connected to him. We were very close and complemented each other perfectly. His gentleness, his smile, and his attentiveness made me fall in love with him, and those memories still give me warmth. I want to keep his ashes close to my heart.”
It was immediately clear that this piece would speak of passion — and of a marriage lived deeply. A jewel that allows her to carry his ashes close to her heart, every day.
Its shape is a flame, softly held by the idea of two wedding rings woven into a single line. The embrace around the flame echoes the warmth of their familiar embrace, while the subtle reference to their rings honours almost sixty years of love.
Now that she can wear the jewel close to her, she feels ready to take her life back into her hands. For the time she has left, she wants days filled with joy and moments shared with her family. In the steps ahead, she hopes to set an example—showing that love can be lived differently, even beyond death.
It is remarkable to see how she holds the jewel throughout the day, how it rekindles a spark in her eyes. I have learned so much from her and admire her strength and vision. I am grateful and honored to have walked this journey with her. I hope she may be an inspiration to many.
“It is so special to be able to carry him close in this way. It is incredibly beautiful and unique how this jewel brings me such warm thoughts.”
