What is your most prized possession in your jewelry box, and why?
"I have a locket that my Uncle Ben gave me for my tenth birthday that he engraved with my name and birth date on the back. He passed away when I was twelve, so this locket is very meaningful to me. I think jewelry is such a wonderful gift because it captures the memory and is forever a wonderful keepsake. Whenever I have a something important or feel nervous, I like to wear that locket and feel like he is with me."

Where did you purchase the box itself?
"I bought my jewelry box on Etsy. I love supporting other artists. It's an antique jewelry box that was re-worked by Barbara Erickson."

Photographed by Lani Trock