David Eulitt

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Forty years ago, Barnett Helzberg sketched an "I Am Loved" button, reflecting his joy that Shirley agreed to marry him. The button became synonymous with Helzberg's jewelry business and was distributed in eleven different languages. Barnett even has a necktie with the embroidered buttons stitched in.
photo by David Eulitt / The Kansas City Star ©

Forty years ago, Barnett Helzberg sketched an "I Am Loved" button, reflecting his joy that Shirley agreed to marry him. The button became synonymous with Helzberg's jewelry business and was distributed in eleven different languages. Barnett even has a necktie with the embroidered buttons stitched in.