My first major acquisition from Paris was the black leather tote bag that I wrote about last night. My second major acquision was abeautiful Hermes black leather Rivale bracelet purchased for me by my mother.

On our first trip to Europe, my mother unexpectedly purchased me a small diamond ring while visiting a diamond factory in Amsterdam. Yes, my mother bought me my first diamond, a fact I cherish. I wear the diamond ring every day, so it’s yet another purchase that was well made considering the frequency of use, not to mention the sentimental value.

As on our previous trip to Europe, my mother wanted to buy me a special piece of jewelry to commemorate our trip to Paris. I had been eyeing some Hermes bracelets with the possible intention of buying one. I adore the Collier de Chien, but it’s pricey and it was actually unavailable at the Hermes store on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. I was able to try on one of the Collier de Chiens that was reserved for another customer, though. Although I loved the bracelet, I didn’t find it to be as wearable for every day. I absolutely adored the Rivale, however, and when I tried it on in the store with my Hermes “H” aka “clic clack” bracelet that my parents gave me for my birthday last year, the two looked just right together.

So now I have yet another piece that I wear almost every day. I love these Hermes bracelets. They match my leather tote, compliment casual or business attire, and they are in perfect harmony with my style. When I look down at my wrist, I have a bracelet celebrating a milestone birthday and a bracelet celebrating my second trip to Europe with my mother. I love having physical possessions that remind me of my parents and my travels to Europe with my mother. My travels in Europe with my mother have been some of the most fun and meaningful experiences I’ve had in life so far. I hope there will be more in our future.

Do you have items that you wear every day? Are they associated with a specific person and/or experience?