Have you ever wanted to hold onto someone’s memory in a way that felt real—something you could see, touch, and carry with you?
Everyone grieves differently, but many of us share a common desire: to keep our loved ones close.
For me, jewelry became more than something pretty, it became a way to connect with the people I miss, especially my mom.
In this post, I want to share how loss, creativity, and purpose came together to help me celebrate her and eventually help others do the same.
When my mom passed away in 2006, I was searching for a way to process my grief—something that was mine, something we didn’t share.
Jewelry became that outlet. I started with gemstones, and it surprised me how much their healing properties helped me move through my loss.
My mom loved beautiful things. As I designed with gemstones, I’d often pause and ask myself, “Would she like this?” If the answer was yes, I followed through. It felt like she was still guiding me, and I could feel her energy with me in the studio.
Later, when I began working with metal clay, I still didn’t quite know my deeper reason for making jewelry. But I knew one thing:
I wanted people to feel something when they wore it. I didn’t want it to be “just jewelry.” I wanted it to be meaningful.
That search for meaning led me to explore jewelry with words, pieces that carried messages, mantras, or names. But I quickly hit a roadblock: I couldn’t find stamps small enough for what I envisioned.
So I started making my own stamps.
Then one simple question changed everything.
I casually asked my husband, “What do you think about adding names to the jewelry too?”
He paused and said, “I have a signature of your mom’s up in the cupboard.”
I tried it and that’s when it all clicked.
That was the very first Signature Tag I ever made. And from that moment, I knew why I was here.
Now I wear my mom’s and dad’s signatures around my neck every day. It brings me comfort, strength, and a deep sense of connection.
It’s more than jewelry.
It’s celebration.
It’s healing.
It’s inspiration.
And I’m so thankful to my mom for leading me to the very purpose I didn’t even know I was looking for.
If you’ve ever wanted to honor someone you love in a lasting way, you’re not alone.
That’s what daVoria jewelry is all about creating simple, meaningful keepsakes that connect you to the people and stories that matter most.
Want to explore creating your own Signature Tag or custom memorial piece? [Contact me here] I’d be honored to help you tell their story.