Grandma’s China is one of the sweetest things I can think of. The special plates and settings that made each family holiday just a bit more fancy.
China can invoke all types of feelings and emotions. The thoughts of the people who you sit with. The memories of times together.
Chinaware is beautiful. Coming in so many forms and styles, each showcasing the person who owned them. From white, pure glass giving you a classic look. To reds and purples, giving deep colors and a bold look. Pastels showcasing a light and delicate look.
Many people have been blessed with receiving either new or old China dishes. Whether you received them as a gift or after a loved one passes on, you feel connected to these dishes. They are more than just another place-setting, they have emotions tied to them.
Oftentimes the old china dishes just sit on a shelf and sadly collect dust, or more often, in a box in your basement or garage. But why are we not transforming these classic items into something you can enjoy and show off? This was the thought that Bregje of Bregjes Design had. She loves the history behind each piece. All of people who ate off those plates. The drinks laughed over in those cups. They hold just a little something more inside each one.
By taking the courage so many of us do not contain, she holds her head up, smiles and smashes that beautiful classic piece of China. With each shatter she creatively scours over the pieces and as many artists can, she sees what we layman cannot. She takes those broken pieces, buffs them to perfection and makes them into the most delicate and dainty jewelry you can imagine. Sometimes adding accents of gold or silver to her pieces, she makes each one different.
By making her pieces from different pieces of China, and by breaking them into different shapes, there are no two pieces that will ever be the same.
When you purchase a piece of jewelry from Bregjes Design you never have to worry about finding someone wearing the same piece as you. You can joyfully showcase your one-of-a-kind piece with pleasure.
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Those are so pretty and unique. Great way to preserve memories in a stylish way.
August 25, 2017 at 10:20 amThis is such a unique idea. I love the finished pieces and have a few things myself that hold memories and would be better served as a lovely piece of jewelry.
August 25, 2017 at 10:43 amThat’s a great idea
August 25, 2017 at 12:33 pminteresting,,wouldnt have thought of making jewerly out of it
August 25, 2017 at 12:48 pmI really love this. These are so beautiful!
August 25, 2017 at 3:47 pmI love these pieces. They’re both eccentric and classic at the same time. Bregje is a really original and fun jewelry brand.
August 25, 2017 at 5:45 pmI love how unique these are. The ring and necklace set is adorable. I also love that it is repurposed.
August 25, 2017 at 6:20 pmI love the artistry that when into thinking and making these, I think they are such beautiful pieces.
August 25, 2017 at 9:28 pm@tisonlyme143
AMAZING IDEA, I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE RINGS AN NECKLACE.
August 25, 2017 at 10:59 pmWhat an intriguing concept. It would really help with letting all the children having something special from Grandma.
August 25, 2017 at 11:01 pmThis is such a beautiful idea. A great gift idea that would be very personal for a family member. Thank you so much for sharing this. God Bless
August 26, 2017 at 8:17 amThe rings are a little too large for my taste but I love the necklaces. They are so pretty!
August 26, 2017 at 10:02 amThis is really beautiful jewelry. I’ve never seen anything like this.
August 26, 2017 at 10:32 amThat is really quite interesting and beautiful! Great idea!
August 26, 2017 at 1:18 pmNecklaces are really pretty.
August 26, 2017 at 1:58 pmLove it!
August 26, 2017 at 3:21 pmI like the different pieces idea, very unique. Hardly ever seen those before.
August 26, 2017 at 3:47 pmI love this idea simple and complex a way to bring what was put away back to life
August 26, 2017 at 10:46 pmI love how unique these pieces are.
August 27, 2017 at 4:39 pmThank you for sharing. This is a great idea. I had never thought about something like this.
August 28, 2017 at 10:30 amWhata very unique idea and the end product is really so personal since each piece is an original. This is such a great piece of a fond memory and you can have it with you at all times…. Just Wow!
August 28, 2017 at 11:01 pmSo delicate and beautiful
August 28, 2017 at 11:41 pmThese pieces are so beautiful and creative!
September 2, 2017 at 10:30 amI love this Jewelry. How personalized your special piece can become. Their ceramic Jewelry is simply Gorgeous..
September 2, 2017 at 11:47 pmThese are simple and pretty. You are creative!
September 3, 2017 at 1:27 amOh my goodness, to think of all the broken pieces of China I have thrown away. What a fantastic way to give a meaningful gift to a special family member.
September 4, 2017 at 2:49 pmHow great to be able to extend the use of a family item. Not everybody wants to use ‘old fashioned’ kitchen items but would gladly wear it and still keep those memories alive. 🙂
September 4, 2017 at 6:38 pmI’m a jewelry artist by trade and that is one of the most unique ideas I’v seen in a long time. I have some old china that is a little broken or cracked in some of the teacups and saucers.
September 5, 2017 at 4:05 pmThese are very unique and special. Very creative thinking!
September 5, 2017 at 4:36 pmThese are so beautiful. I love it.
September 6, 2017 at 12:18 pmCan custom design from piece or pieces sent in! What a wonderful idea. We all have this stuff just lying around. Why not enjoy it, reuse, recycle! I adore this concept!
September 6, 2017 at 10:01 pmThey are so pretty and different from any jewelry I’ve seen.
September 7, 2017 at 10:34 amsuch a lovely idea to reuse china. and unique!
September 8, 2017 at 12:10 amThis is a wonderful idea. Lots of people will be doing it.
September 8, 2017 at 9:39 amThese are very neat, especially for situations where you only have one piece of a set.
September 8, 2017 at 10:43 amWhat unique jewelry..These would make beautiful gifts.
September 8, 2017 at 12:56 pmThe necklace with 3 china pieces is absolutely to die for!!!! So gorgeous!
September 8, 2017 at 8:32 pmWhat a very neat idea! So unique for gift giving!
September 8, 2017 at 9:04 pmWhat a great idea. They’re really cute!
September 8, 2017 at 10:51 pmI really like these jewelry designs. I think it is so cool that each one is original, especially since I love wearing original things, whether it be clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc! Plus, I like how by making jewelry pieces out of old china dishes, Bregje potentially helps to keep more trash out of our landfills.
September 8, 2017 at 11:39 pm