Let Them! Have you read Let them saying?
A few years ago, there was an earthquake in my life that forced me to go through some life altering changes. Through it all, I kept telling myself that sometime down the road my life would be sane again, and when this was all over and done, I was going to buy something or do something for myself that had significant meaning, and that every time I looked at it or wore it, it would remind me of my strength.
I carried around that thought with me and a couple of months ago an idea came to me that I couldn’t get out of my head, it was a belt buckle.
I understand the significance of certain belt buckles, and why they are worn. Champions, courage, perseverance, strength…all of the meanings that I hold dear to my heart.
I started thinking of designs that would make it special to me, mine that I could wear.
Not much of an artist (as those who know me can attest) I found a gentleman jeweler who agreed to work with me about my idea. I sent him my design and we went back and forth figuring out the design.
I did have a couple of specifics that I wanted incorporated on the back of the buckle. The first was an engraving of the words “Let Them”. Those two little words have so much meaning to me and if you are not familiar with the poem, I have attached it to this post.
It is something that has stuck with me since the first time I read it! Lots of people have gotten tattoos with “Let Them” on it, but I’m not a tattoo girl so instead I wanted this inspiration put on my buckle as a daily reminder! Those two simple words with so much meaning
I also wanted something else, 4:13. Just 4:13, for my favorite Bible, Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.”
When my life was completely flipped, I trusted in our Heavenly Father more than ever. I believed…believed he had a better plan for me, believed I could get through anything because he believed in me and gave me the strength to go on with my life, it was truly amazing.
When I met with the jeweler face to face, and he showed me my buckle I was amazed. The final outcome was exactly what I wanted. He brought my piece of inspiration to life
The first time I put it on, I felt like Superman just getting his cape, unstoppable and so proud of this little piece that turned out better than I could have imagined.
The inspiration I started feeling from this simple piece of jewelry is overwhelming and I started thinking, what if, what if I could inspire other people through this symbol of beauty and strength to find their own inner beauty and strength? So what really was supposed to be something just for me I decided that I was going to make more and make these buckles available to you!
Not only will the buckles be made out of the finest silver and turquoise, but will also contain the same saying "Let Them" and 4:13. The buckles will also be a limited edition and numbered as such. At this point I am not sure exactly how many will be made but the first 10 are in production now.
These are personal to me and I want them to be personal to you too. I am offering them through contacting me personally or going to my website.
This is just the first item as I have more products in the works so keep an eye out for Western Royal one of a kind jewelry, clothing and other one of kind items.
My hope is that I can inspire as many people as I can with this one simple piece of jewelry or clothing!
-Annie