This stainless steel bracelet has a personal story behind it. Jake Newell, a student at Emporia State University, wanted to engrave something for D.J. Glaser, who has enjoyed watching Jake’s engraving skills develop wonderfully. Somewhat serendipitously, D.J. has had a theme he wanted engraved for his wife, Linda. Canada Geese are known to mate for life. And the flight formation used by migrating geese is designed so the lead goose makes the journey easier for the rest. That “wingtip to wingtip” formation is a natural example of individuals who make things easier for others in their lives. "In many ways, this is like my marriage to Linda," says Glaser. This joint collaboration between Glaser and engraver Newell became an anniversary present for Linda in 2008. "I had no idea how Jake would do this," said D.J., "but when he showed me the stylized geese concept he drew on paper, I really liked it." Jake engraved it in a style similar to his bulino technique, but much deeper and with fewer lines for better “wearability”. The bracelet is made from 410 stainless steel nearly 2mm thick. The engraving was done before the bracelet was bent. The script engraved date, June 29, 1974, in the center is the day D.J. and Linda were married. Jake Newell’s relationship with Don “D.J.” and Linda Glaser goes back many years. Linda was Jake’s 6th grade teacher. Back then, she never imagined that he would someday create such a wonderful gift for her. Jake’s engraving skills can be largely credited to Emporia State University’s Fine Arts program which offers the world’s first accredited university engraving degree.