While casually surfing the net the other day, I came across a company called Julian & Co., which was born when a fashion-forward mom couldn't find a baby bracelet small enough to fit her premature son Julian.

"After wearing many hats on my work path including an executive and cafe owner, my husband Tony and I were eager to start a family," says Tania, Julian's mom and the creative force behind Julian & Co. "I soon became pregnant, but at just 29 weeks along, our excitement was interrupted when my water broke and I went into preterm labor. Julian was born at 3 lbs., 4 oz., and 11 weeks early. The long days and nights at the NICU were spent loving, holding and watching our Julian fight for his life and become stronger."

Six weeks later, soon after Julian's arrival home, his dad bought him a bracelet at a baby boutique. But when they went to put it on, it was much too big. "I didn’t want to wait for him to grow into it," says Tania, "so I set out to design and make a sterling silver bracelet for Julian."

Tania became an expert at precious metals, using tools, even soldering, and the first piece to the Julian & Co. line was born. But her inspiration didn’t stop there. Filled with joy to have her baby boy home, she wanted to celebrate his life every moment of the day, so she handcrafted two sterling silver disc pendants adorned with Julian’s own hand and feet prints. She then added his name and his birth date, and she and her husband wore them on leather cords.

Each piece in the Julian & Co. line is handcrafted and personalized, and they're durable enough to be worn daily by active little ones. I especially love the company's policy that recognizes as your child grows, he or she will grow out of their jewelry. Simply visit Julian & Co. online and choose the “upgrade item" option. You will be given a return authorization number and instructions, and the company will resize your piece, polish it, and send it back.

Julian & Co. jewelry is also available in shops and boutiques across the U.S. and other countries. To locate a store near you, fill out the form here.