I ♥ My Sailor Necklace

Introducing my love of arts and crafts, including jewelry making.

My boyfriend Jeremy is in the Navy. I moved 600 miles from the town where I was born and raised, changed colleges and am having to go at least an extra year, left behind my friends and family, and committed myself to the military life with him. With having a long distance relationship (he was in Virginia, where we now live, and I'm from Tennessee) and his not being able to move because of the military I felt like it was all or nothing, go for it completely or just part ways, so I took the jump and it was freaking amazing. The day I agreed to actually meet him in person (we met online), he promised me I wouldn't regret it. And baby, I didn't :).

He's on deployment right now, overseas in Bahrain for about 6 months (usually longer). I miss him every day and am always looking for ways to make things a little easier. Making this necklace was one way to help me feel closer to him while he's gone.

This is a front closure toggle clasp necklace with a silver key pendant. Two pieces of chain are hanging from the necklace beside the key in a charm bracelet style. I added M for Megan, J for Jeremy, a ship wheel, an anchor with rope, a red star, and a blue tear drop.

I got the inspiration from Key Element Jewelry, who makes wonderful jewelry incorporating keys. Her pieces look much more professional than mine, she has a much wider range of charms available, etc, etc, but I wanted to make my own. Here is how it looks actually being worn.

I am so happy with my creation and totally love it! So I've introduced one of my other passions, what do you think?

Oh, and I totally have a sailor pig = awesome!