Necklace

In Attire
Relationship: Child of im/migrant
Group:
Gold necklace containing birthstone.
Gold necklace containing birthstone.

My artifact is a necklace that has my birthstone. The necklace is typically gifted by someone older in the family whether a grandparent or a parent, and is given when the person is deemed mature. This is important because it connects me with the older people in my family, and is especially significant to me because I have the same birthstone as my grandmother, mother, and sister. This is a tradition that has been passed on through the generations in my family, and has been carried all the way to queens with my grandmother beings it pioneer. My necklace represents my connection to my family, that of whom have had a great impact on who I am today.

Place(s): New York, The Philippines
Year: 1991

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Relationship:  Child of im/migrant Child of im/migrant