Interesting! I’m from the south west part of the Netherlands, a province called Zeeland. Many women here used to wear coral jewellery in the past. We call it ‘bloodcoral’ because of the colour. How fitting that name is, hearing the origin story!
My grandmother gifted me a coral necklace when I was still in primary school. I didn’t care much for it then, but I wear it all the time now. It triggers so many lovely comments. Proud to wear it! So lovely you’re making a new (ethical) version of this jewellery. 👏🏽
Oh that’s amazing! I’m also half Dutch so I’ll definitely have to look into this! I’m planning on writing about traditional Dutch jewelry next :)
So fantastic that you have a coral piece from your grandmother. I definitely didn’t appreciate this kind of thing as a kid either, haha, but it’s so nice to be able to appreciate and treasure it now!
love this, I'm definitely going to have to make a carnelian strand for myself in this spirit! ❣️
Yess! Would love to see it when you've made one!!
I'll tag you! you also inspired me to try to make a beaded ring! after breaking four I finally finished one that hasn't broken yet lol
Somehow only just seeing this now! Love that you feel inspired to make things! That's always the goal :)
Interesting! I’m from the south west part of the Netherlands, a province called Zeeland. Many women here used to wear coral jewellery in the past. We call it ‘bloodcoral’ because of the colour. How fitting that name is, hearing the origin story!
My grandmother gifted me a coral necklace when I was still in primary school. I didn’t care much for it then, but I wear it all the time now. It triggers so many lovely comments. Proud to wear it! So lovely you’re making a new (ethical) version of this jewellery. 👏🏽
Oh that’s amazing! I’m also half Dutch so I’ll definitely have to look into this! I’m planning on writing about traditional Dutch jewelry next :)
So fantastic that you have a coral piece from your grandmother. I definitely didn’t appreciate this kind of thing as a kid either, haha, but it’s so nice to be able to appreciate and treasure it now!