I think you're right Pomtzu and that's probably why I got sentimental as I looked through everything. I could remember most of the occasions where each piece had been worn by my gran and my mom. For some reason they had a lot, I'm not really the jewellry type. Have some gold chains, pearls earings and pendants but that just about covers it. I rarely wear any except the rings, and sometimes the chains. I gave my daughter a beautiful heirloom heart shaped locket that they just don't make like that anymore and she loves it and always has it on. Might as well leave the family stuff in the family, who knows....