" I grew up with gemstones and heirlooms resting casually on the kitchen counter, as though it was completely ordinary. My father, an expert in estate jewelry, had little interest in trends and even less concern for them. He could identify a piece’s value, history, and significance at a glance. Beyond that, he cared about craftsmanship, conversation, and creation. I saw a lot in how we treated these “transactions” and learned that there could, indeed, be another way. Jewelry could be personal. Heirloom pieces should be personal. "