{"product_id":"the-pearl-duo-earrings","title":"The Pearl Duo Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl Duo Earrings \u003cspan\u003eform a part of our heartfelt collection, ‘A Moment in Time’, created in memory of my incredible Grandparents and their everlasting love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese handmade earrings represent my Nan’s jewellery and how she would let my sister and I look through all of the pieces placed in her ceramic boxes whenever we were at our Grandparents house. My Nan had a white mirrored dressing table in her bedroom, where we’d sit together on the stool, choosing which necklaces and bracelets we would try on. I would then show my Nan and Grandad what we’d decided to adorn and she would always say “well don’t you both look lovely!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you believe in fate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’d like to tell you one of my Grandads favourite true stories…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 1944, at just 18 years old, John Henry Dudgeon left his family to join the Royal Navy and set sail into World War II. On his first day on the ship, John was sat up on his wooden locker and (originally being born in Jarrow, his friendly Geordie ways never left him) he got chatting to a chap called Arthur Grantham. Arthur asked John if he would like to perhaps write to his younger sister Joan Grantham, whilst away at sea. John replied “goon then, I’d quite like a pen pal!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a whole year at every opportunity, John and Joan wrote letters to each other, sent photos, and got to know one another. Once the war had ended, John returned to Hull where himself and Joan could properly start their life together. They shared many adventures, they chatted to everyone that they met, and they enjoyed life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2021, they celebrated 72 years of marriage, and 77 years of being together. This would be their final year together on this earth. For the following 4 years, Joan still talked fondly of their love for one another, and she still spoke to John’s photo every single day. In 2025, Joan joined John.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir love was completely unconditional. \u003cbr\u003ewas it their destiny to share a lifetime together? One thing that I do know, is that love can play a huge, comforting part in your life, if you let it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis true story is now one of my favourite stories to retell too. Thank you Nan and Grandad, for everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A Moment in Time’ The Heartfelt Collection by HMJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve created just a small handful of these stunning pieces, so you’ll have to be quick if you want to make it yours! \u003cspan\u003ePresented in our branded quality keepsake gift box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(free postage on all orders over £40)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHMJ - ENGLANDS BUSINESS AWARDS 2025 WINNER IN BEST JEWELLERY BUSINESS \u0026amp; HEROES OF INDUSTRY AWARD WINNER 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Maintenance Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57517630259575,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/6352\/8835\/files\/117DAC27-6EEF-4DE2-AECA-50543A1BD81A.jpg?v=1791385479","url":"https:\/\/myhmj.co.uk\/products\/the-pearl-duo-earrings","provider":"High Maintenance Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}