Joie de Vivre jewelry

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b a b y  d r e a m i n g 

As anyone with babies knows, jewelry is basically impractical. Young kids love to tug, suck and chew anything shiny or rounded so for the first couple years, most necklaces, earrings and bracelets are out. On the other hand, babies are special and we mothers are sentimental so baby bracelets are nice, even if they can't be worn right away. The citrine and pearls are light and smooth with a balanced weight.

Cost: $39.00 USD

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M a t e r i a l s  &  C a r e 

Length: bracelet - 7.5"

Materials:

  • citrine beads
  • freshwater pearls
  • sterling silver spacers
  • sterling silver charms
  • sterling silver lobster clasp
  • PowerPro braided nylon cord (30 lb load test)

Care & cleaning: Beading cord may be kinked or broken through hard jerks or severed through prolonged exposure to rough or sharp edges; store necklace flat when not in use to prevent stretching or kinking cord. Clean with warm soapy water and avoid chemical or abrasive cleaners. Use a soft jewelry polishing cloth to clean tarnish appearing on silver.

There is irony in recommending that jewelry commemorating babies not be worn around babies, but this bracelet is probably best safely stored until the wee babe is preschool age, or at least old enough not to grab and pull without letting go. The most delicate area is near the clasp; the sterling silver bead tips are simply not strong enough to withstand a baby's determined pull. As with all beaded jewelry: do not let young toddlers chew on it.

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W h a t  t o  W e a r 

This is a fun bracelet to wear because the weight and balance are terrific. The colors are basically neutral so it pairs well with most anything.