‘Annie’s Legacy’ donates to East Cheshire Hospice

05 Aug 2020

‘Annie’s Legacy’ is a new, sensitive and unique service that will allow jewellery left behind by loved ones to be treasured forever. Helen Dimmick is the jewellery consultant behind the initiative; her network of workshops will be able to resize rings, remodel jewellery, recycle gold for cash or even create bespoke items. A 15% contribution to the East Cheshire Hospice will be made for all works undertaken or purchases made in memory of a loved one.

 

Why is the service called ‘Annie’s Legacy’?

Annie was Helen’s beloved Nana, Annie Dimmick, who died in the East Cheshire Hospice in 1994, when Helen was 21. “The care and dignity with which she was treated has stayed with me and although I so often think of her, I know she is at peace and now reunited with her beloved husband Jim.  Today she is my guardian angel and I am very appreciative and respectful of the special care only a hospice can provide,” Helen explains. “In her name, and in the appreciation of the care she received, I want to give something back to those who have lost a loved one and those who supported us in their care.

“I’m passionate about both jewellery and people and see my role as bringing the two together,” she adds. “Professionally I’m a qualified gemmologist, diamond grader and jewellery specialist; but personally I am motivated by the important role jewellery plays a symbol of love, friendship and the representation of significant moments in our lives.

“We are only ever guardians of jewellery for a fleeting moment in time, as precious metals and gemstones have a durability ensuring they are passed on to generation after generation. Annie’s Legacy will ensure that the memories embodied by jewellery passed down, are treasured, safeguarded or given a new lease of life.

“I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge of the symbolism of jewellery – for example, birthstones, acrostic jewellery (names or messages represented by gemstones), the Victorian language of flowers can all be used to create something unique, special and very personal. We also offer an engraving service, full valuation portfolio and purchase jewellery second hand.”

It was Annie from whom Helen inherited a love of jewellery.

Helen recalls,

“At weekend visits I’d play with her treasure box full of costume jewellery – the decorative effect and fun we had dressing up together was priceless.”

If you are interested to learn more, please email Helen Dimmick or call 07939 047056.  Please quote Annie’s Legacy.

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Source: The National Association of Jewellers