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SasseFrass: So Close to My Heart, Sweetheart!

SasseFrass: So Close to My Heart, Sweetheart!: "Sweetheart jewelry to me is like Mourning jewelry is to other avid collectors. Sweetheart jewelry came in various forms and times in history..."

So Close to My Heart, Sweetheart!

Sweetheart jewelry to me is like Mourning jewelry is to other avid collectors. Sweetheart jewelry came in various forms and times in history. Some pieces were mass produced while others were handmade. Many times sweetheart jewelry was made from non precious metals such as celluloid, wood, and plastics while precious metals were preserved to support the war efforts. As well, a wide range of jewelry items and designs were produced; from Victory Pins and Lockets to GI Metals. Sweetheart jewelry is the thrifting find that makes my tummy fill with butterflies.

Was it her brother, husband, fiancé, or son who went off to war? Did he ever make it back home? These are the first two thoughts I ponder when wearing sweetheart jewelry so close to my heart.