I also found some of my Mociute's costume jewelry, gorgeous rhinestone clip earrings, necklaces, and a bracelet. It almost made me cry. I forgot that after she passed, I wore most of these pieces to console my sorrow. It became my fashion statement, t-shirt, jeans, and a flashy necklace or bracelet. I never realized how much her death influenced my life. I feel like I learned something more about her and myself by revisiting these items. I felt closer to her in this moment. As the years go on, I can relate to her choices in jewelry and fashion more and more. Although this a material trait, I think it says something about the closeness of our personalities. I feel like we have a lot in common and that makes me happy. I was so young when she was vibrant and alive; she spent the last few years in a nursing home. My immaturity kept these complexities out of our relationship when I had the chance to get to know her. I wish she was here to share this with me now.
Sentimental Jewelry Box:
Mociute's jewelry is in the bottom section and top left section.
The rings in the row beginning with the bird in the front right were my Aunt Sylvia's. Behind the bird ring are two rings my father gave me over the years; the heart pendant is also from him. The earrings next to it are from my prom. The pendant next to them was my high school fav.
-Elle
