Celebrating Divorce

The dissolution of what had once been a loving relationship is never easy. Both parties tend to be in pain for whatever reason, the emotions are running high and are complicated. This process can be drawn out for years and it can be one of the hardest times of your life, especially where there are child custody issues to resolve.

A certain degree of bravery is required to make the decision to divorce. The future is uncertain and it's impossible to know how things will turn out. It's an emotional rollercoaster.

One of my best friends had her divorce finalised last month. I have seen what she went through in the last couple of years to get out of an abusive marriage. I have seen her suffering in more ways than I could imagine, crumbling under the weight of the process. I have also witnessed her blossoming as she started to unfurl her wings and become accustomed to the freedom that she claimed for herself. She is astoundingly strong and I am constantly in awe of her. I was with her on the day that she received her divorce and shared in the joy that she felt that it was finally over. She was free. It was as if she could breathe again for the first time.

In our society we celebrate "happy" events. Weddings, Births, Bar Mitzvas are all rites of passage to which we give significance through parties and gifts. I often design Jewellery for people celebrating these occasions. I love being a part of their happiness and make those pieces with love and the wish that the recipients enjoy them in happiness.

My experience with my friend has led me to believe that divorce should also be celebrated. It is one of the most difficult rites of passage. It requires bravery and hard work. If not celebrated, then at least commemorated.

I invite divorced women to a special, empowering workshop in my studio. We will take your wedding and or engagement rings and melt them down into a new piece of jewellery designed by you. You will take an active part in dissolving this symbol of marriage and forging it into something new, a symbol of who you have become, a reminder of your strength and resilience. Something tangible that you can look at and touch when you need a little more strength to get through something challenging.

Those of you who live too far to visit my studio physically I invite to type "divorce jewellery" into the search feature on my site and you will find an empowering collection inspired by this life changing event. You can also contact me for a personal design consultation. You can send me your rings and we will design a new piece during a video call which I will fabricate for you and ship to your home. I will document the process through photographs and videos so that even though you are far away, you will be able to experience the metamorphosis.

Click here for more details about the workshop, or send me a message regarding a design consultation. I am here for you, holding space, wishing you strength and love.