|
For many Saint collectors, our creations become much more than simple accessories. They often tell us of the deep connections they've formed with Saint or with a particular item. We're proud to share some of those stories with you.
We'd love to hear your story. To share it with us, please send us an email. And be sure to let us know whether you'd mind if we share it with the Saint community by posting it on this website. Personal stories may be edited for length.
Saint Jewelry Therapy: Trella
I just wanted to share a quick story with you about Trella. This past October I was in a terrible car accident and I had to withdraw from college and go home due to all my injuries. Anyways, I was in a wheelchair/on a walker, but I still managed to do what I love the most: SHOP!! So every Friday my grandmother and I would go to Neiman Marcus at Lenox mall in Atlanta and browse the jewelry since that's all I could try on.
We fell in love with every single Saint piece, and played dress up in the jewelry every single Friday. Well, my mom got word of our therapy session and joined us to see what all the fuss was about. She fell in love with it too. We would talk about it all the time, but I never thought I would be lucky enough to have a piece of her jewelry.
On Christmas Eve, my mom asked if I'd like to open a small gift, and of course I said sure. So she gave me a sweet card, a little brown bag that said Saint on it. I didn't have to even look inside...I knew I was going to love it. I pulled out Trella, and my mom explained; Trella was going to protect me (especially from anymore car accidents).
I wear Trella every single day and I always get compliments on her. I tell people my story and how I know God put Saint jewelry in my life to give me a little break from reality every Friday in spite of my pain, and now I have Trella: to remind me to feel protected everywhere I go.
Heather G.
Atlanta, GA
Sheldon Memory
I spent a month searching for an item like this, and was very pleasantly surprised when I found it on your web site Saturday.
We live in the country in upstate New York, and late one fall my wife found a tiny snapping turtle with a gash in its shell (we assumed it had been picked up by a raptor) in the shallow water in the swimming pool cover. My wife felt sorry for the snapping turtle assuming it wouldn't live through the winter. She took it inside and all through the winter she fed it and cared for it.
So, all winter long she cares for it, feeds it, cleans its aquarium and gives it baths in the kitchen sink. It responded and grew. In the spring, we contacted DEC and took it to a preserve where it was released. When we got to the preserve and stood by the pond I could see that she was going to miss this creature. Well, she gently put it in the water, and it disappeared.
We stood for a moment, and she was misty eyed, and then for whatever reason, that little snapping turtle popped back up out of the water and was looking right at her. To this day, she believes the turtle was thanking her before it swam off. This necklace is a memento for that experience.
George S.
North Chatham, NY
Bees and Crosses
I just wanted to tell you that I received my order and all the items in there are beautiful. I ordered a bee pendant for myself. I recently lost my father, and I feel just like every day is a struggle to make it through, and this little bee will remind me that I can do it.
I ordered a flower pendant for a friend who just had a new baby, to remind her of the new beautiful new relationship she will have with her daughter. I ordered a butterfly for another friend who also just had a baby to remind her to keep that youthful exuberance of childhood, and play every day with her son. I ordered a cross pendant for a family member who recently experienced a miscarriage, to remind her that her faith will give her strength during her time of loss.
The jewelry is gorgeous, well you know that, but I love the symbolism that comes along with it. I touch my necklace every day and it does remind me. It does make me think.
I went to ASU with your sister Ashley, and I am thankful everyday that I met her, for many reasons, not the least of which is because she introduced me to your jewelry. I had a bee pendant years ago that she got for me. I wore while I was in labor with my oldest son. I wore that bee every day after that till he was one. I lost it, and it broke my heart. I am so glad to have this new bee back with me.
Thank you for creating such amazing pieces.
Andria S
Phoenix, AZ
Saint Ring Helps With Healing Heart
A few years ago, upon my divorce, I was visiting a friend in San Francisco and was telling her I was searching for some kind of ring to give myself as a symbol for healing and strength... and there! I found the Simpatico cross ring by Sarah Jane! I bought it and wore it religiously!
I also am the proud owner of the charm ring with the bee and flower.
I'm writing because I have lost my cross ring. I have searched everywhere and sadly, it's nowhere to be found. I loved that ring so much, I have decided I simply need to replace it with another.
Could you please help me?
Thank you,
Trina R.
Needs Her Saint Fix
I have recently moved from Wichita, Kansas to the Boston area of Massachusetts. I will not be able to find your perfect jewelry at the Saks or Neiman Marcus in Massachusetts. What am I to do without my Saint fix!!!
I am very proud to say I have a few one-of-a-kind Saint items as your company was generous enough to remake some of your pieces to my specifications. I have one toggle bracelet that started out with just Otis and we added Sheldon! It is so beautiful and I get so many compliments.
My sons, Jack (3 yrs) and Ben (8 months) were born in Wichita and I used your characters of Otis and Sheldon for their symbols. I have many Otis and Sheldon pieces, but not near enough. I have also purchased the flowers and crosses. Sarah's designs have meant so much to me because of my sons.
I really need your exemplary customer service to continue to purchase your beautiful items. I will do anything to bring Saint to the Boston area.
Patti O.
Chelmsford, MA
Reconnection
Sarah Jane, In the early 90s you and I worked together on Hilton Head Island, S.C., in a clothing store, Knickers. I was Anne Cheek (now Bailey). You won't believe how I found you. I was flipping through a magazine and noticed your jewelry, then I saw your name.
The reason it caught my eye is that the 'insects' looked just like one of my bracelets that you made me when you were a freshman at Savannah Art and Design. It is a plain silver bangle with a silver pig (of all things) floating on it. So I 'Googled' until I figured out that it REALLY was you.
I have worn your bracelet for 17 years. When my children were babies it would pacify them whenever we had to sit and wait. My jeweler has soldered the pig back on many times. People asked me all the time, 'Where did you get that great bracelet?'
Anyway, I am so thrilled to see your success. Congratulations.
Fondly, Anne B.
PS: I love all of your designs... they are fabulous.
Perfect For My Lifestyle
Dear Sarah Jane,
I just wanted to let you know how excited I am about my new purchases! I had stopped in Neiman Marcus (White Plains, NY) on Wed., 12/21 and as I looked around the counter I came across your collection, with which I was not familiar. Well, I was immediately drawn and was quite interested in a ladybug pendant they had in the case. Then one of the sales people mentioned I should come back the next day because of the trunk show. And that's what I did! I spent hours at the counter! – and was completely taken in by your work! Instead of purchasing the pendant I had seen the day before, I purchased the ladybug (oh – I mean, Lola!) pendant from the trunk show (and I ordered an 18" Ashley – I believe that was the name – chain/necklace). I also purchased a ring with Buzz on it!
Your work is my new addiction! I'm a very casual person – don't wear fancy clothes, wear make-up (After all, I work with children 0-3 years of age with disabilities). But many of your pieces are quite versatile – perfect for my lifestyle! I'm already saving for the next trunk show and hope that some day I'll get to meet you!
I'm a true fan!!!
Denise T.
Scarsdale, NY
Signature Piece
Sarah Jane,
While at my neighbor's house one day, she gave me a magazine to read. I was browsing through it and one whole page was an ad with one of your rings...it was the only thing on the page.....I could not believe my reaction, my only thought was, I have to have that ring. I immediately got on line and found it.
Needless to say I ordered it and it was even more magnificent in person. It is my signature piece and everytime I wear it someone comments on it. It is truly a work of art.
The craftsmanship is beautiful and the ring just feels good on my finger. It is the Matisse Woven Gladys Ring in Sterling silver with the gold butterfly with the lemon citrine stone.
Thank you for giving us such beautiful handcrafted jewelry.
Linda H.
Lebanon, TN
Easy to Wear
Sarah,
I am so glad that I bought my two pieces from you at Neimans. I get so many compliments on them and people asking me where I got them. I can wear the pieces with sweats or dressy and they look awesome. I just wanted to let you know how much I love them. I have to have the earrings and the bracelet to match now. I just love your jewelry and look forward to collecting. I am happy to say that it was a great purchase and I think your designs are so easy to wear.
I really enjoyed meeting you and look forward to more Saint pieces.
Angela G.
Atlanta, GA
Simple yet Elegant
I wanted to write a testimonial. I just purchased (from Neiman Marcus) the Otis Samoa Island Necklace and it is fabulous. I already own two other pieces by Saint. My most favorite which I've had for many years and wear every day is is a barrel shaped ring with a butterfly in the center. I can't count how many times people have commented on how unique and pretty it is. A week doesn't go by without me getting a compliment. Thanks for the simple yet elegant designs.
Sharon S.
Chesterfield, MO |
