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Evolution of Arms of Love

The Arms of Love® trademark came into being by drawing a backwards “S,” then extending an arch to the left about two-thirds of the way down from the top.  After much experimentation, the final drawing reminded me of the outstretched arms of a mother holding her child.  The figure points to the negative integers of… Continue reading Evolution of Arms of Love

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Designing the Mother’s Heart necklace

I am very pleased with the Mother’s Heart pendant. The jewelry piece lays flat against the chest, perfectly displaying an Africa garnet or Brazilian amethyst.  The finished piece designed for winners of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest bears the image and mirror image of the Arms of Love® trademark.  The center gemstone… Continue reading Designing the Mother’s Heart necklace

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Studies of Mother’s Love

I had so much fun designing Mother's Love for the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond® writing contest. I wanted to etch a lot of symbolism onto the piece to eternally remind a mother of her child. The finished ring contains a heart motif and the Arms of Love® trademark with a diamond on each side… Continue reading Studies of Mother’s Love

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The Evolution of Mother’s Legacy

I wanted to design a ring that would display a symbol to always remind a mother of her child.  After several attempts, a lazy backwards “S” appeared with a protrusion to the left, which reminded me of a mother holding her child.   Today this symbol is called Arms of Love®, and inconspicuously appears on many… Continue reading The Evolution of Mother’s Legacy