I think it’s important to wear the special pieces that one owns. No point keeping it packed away and hidden.

We have box at home that holds all of the family jewellery. One of my favourite things to do is rummage through it. Each piece has a story. I love listening to my mother tell me where everything came from, mostly being from Grandmother or my Aunty. I've never met either of these women, so it's a nice way for me to connect to them.

Gifting or passing down treasures at special milestones is a custom my parents have continued. My personal jewellery collection is filled with treats from birthdays, Christmas and my graduation.

The custom of passing down in my family will definitely continue through me.