December05
Nauvoo Remembered
I met the owner of this business when I was exhibiting at the Salt Lake Christmas Gift Show. Although we both create jewelry for the same audience, I definitely don’t see his business as competition. I admire his work and his unique approach to remembering our temples.
Nauvoo Remembered offers jewelry featuring actual stone from the original Nauvoo Temple and over 135 other temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Customers can choose a setting and a temple stone to create a personalized piece of jewelry.
The Story Behind the Stone
The founder, Burke Tangren, began the business in 1991 after feeling inspired to create jewelry with stones from the original Nauvoo Temple to help people remember the sacrifices of early Latter-day Saints. The stones used in the original temple were often reused in other local buildings after the Saints left the area, making the sourcing of authentic pieces a unique endeavor. The business is now continued by his son, Doug Tangren, as a "labor of love, not profit". Each temple stone has a unique story regarding its acquisition, often coming from individuals affiliated with the temple's construction or renovation.
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