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January 07, 2009 - The Waves of Gratitude (WOG) Branches of Hope pendant was one of the most popular pieces of sterling silver inspirational and message jewelry of the 2008 holiday season. Designed exclusively for Waves of Gratitude by Jessica Fields, Branches of Hope resembles a strong and enduring tree and is meant to represent gratitude and the strength found within each of us.
“Where there is gratitude there is hope and where there is hope, there is a reason to be grateful,” said Cheryl Nordyke, co-owner of Waves of Gratitude. “For anyone that has displayed courage or strength this is a great gift to say, ‘I am proud of you; you made it.’ For you, it is a reminder that as the seasons sometimes weather a tree, it is those same seasons that bring out its true strength and inner beauty. It says that no matter how life has been there is hope for how life can be. The seeds of hope lie within us the same way they were in the tree before it became the symbol of strength it is today.” Holiday sales of this inspirational piece of jewelry were proof of this universal message.
Joyce Schwartz, author of The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life, encourages readers to find a visual reminder such as jewelry. “You can’t carry your vision statement and vision board with you everywhere so that it’s a reminder to you…That’s when visual reminders become valuable.”
The Branches of Hope is now reaching more niche markets than ever before. The design has been interpreted by many as representing the Tree of Life. For others, the message of hope found in the jewelry has helped them whether they are breast cancer survivors, embarking on a new career, entering a new relationship, or to symbolize their ability to triumph.
Recently, The Branches of Hope pendant has had meaning for adoptive families. "The subject of traditional family trees can be a bit thorny for adoptive families, said Roberta Rosenberg, Owner of the AdoptShoppe.com website, which provides resources, support and products for adoptive families and birth parents. “Our adopted children don't spring directly from our genetic/familial lines. Yet, like all children, they are the tender blossom and sweet fruit of our families. I admired the clean, elegant lines of Branches of Hope with its single crystal drop and thought my adoptive families would enjoy giving and getting the pendant as a gift. Even in a tough retail year, we sold out before Christmas."
Those involved in the adoption process can visit the AdoptShoppe store and choose a blue crystal or pink pearl to welcome a new addition to the family tree.
Branches of Hope pendants are available from Waves of Gratitude in two sizes, with options of different metals and stones. 10% of all net profits benefited the Susan G Komen Foundation in 2008. For more information, visit www.wavesofgratitude.com or email info ( @ ) wavesofgratitude dot com.
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