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What Makes Jewelry an Heirloom? A Guide to Pieces Worth Passing On

Medium Omnia Medallion Ombre, a round gold medallion with a heart set in rainbow-colored stones

Heirloom jewelry is a piece that is worn, loved and handed on. It does not have to be expensive. It has to matter.

It carries a story

The pieces people keep are the ones tied to a person, a place or a moment. A locket with a private message or a pendant with a loved one's initial carries a story that grows with time.

It is well made

Look at the settings, the finish and the clasps. Pieces that are made with care last longer and are easier to repair.

It is easy to keep up

Choose materials you will actually look after. Moissanite is a hard stone that resists scratching, and our guide to caring for moissanite and gold-plated jewelry covers the rest.

Medium Omnia Medallion Ombre, a round gold medallion with a heart set in rainbow-colored stones

It suits how you live

A piece you wear is a piece that gets remembered. Pick designs you will reach for often, like a medallion or a ring you can stack.

Heirloom-inspired jewelry at Meli

Meli is inspired by heritage and made with artisans in Jaipur and Nigeria. Read the story behind Meli, then explore the Omnia collection or all of our jewelry.

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