I Started Christmas Shopping

Kasi is at that age where she wants to own nice jewelry. I think I was about her age when I got my first "real" piece of jewelry, so I have been on the lookout for something nice, but not too expensive, just in case she looses it.

So, I was so excited when I found this ring in rogersearthworksetsy shop . It is totally girly and also elegant. I thought it would be perfect for Kasi. I was ready to cringe as I looked for the price, and couldn't believe my eyes! Are you ready?

$1.50 + $2.50 s&h = $4 total!

Holy crap! I was so excited! It's silver plated, which is perfect for her. I ordered it, and can't wait to get it. I think she is going to love it. I wish my nieces were older, because they had all different types for the same price. I could have knocked out a bunch of shopping.

Bren's Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry On Etsy

I was looking at jewelry the other day on etsy, with Kasi looking over my shoulder. We happened upon this ring, and she said she wanted it. (I made a mental note for Christmas!) It's pink cubic zirconia and sterling silver, and it's only $6. It's pretty enough that she loves it, and cheap enough where I won't get mad if it gets lost. That is my biggest issue with buying the girls "real" jewelry...they have a tendency to lose things.

Anyway, you can find this ring, and other beautiful jewelry, at Bren's Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry shop on etsy.

My Grandma's Ring

This is my most prized possession. It is a beautiful cocktail ring that I inherited from my paternal grandmother.

I remember my grandmother wearing this ring. Every time she did, she would tell me that one day it would be mine. I have three sisters, and we each had a special ring that Grandma wore, and we each new which ring would be ours someday. My grandmother only had sons, so she passed her rings down to her granddaughters.

I was so excited when I had my first daughter, because I knew right then that I would be able to pass my grandma's ring to her. When I had my second daughter, I knew which ring I would give her, too. It's my mom's engagement ring from my dad. My mom gave it to me the day I got married. Of course, I also have my own engagement ring to pass along someday, and that will go to my first granddaughter, if I am lucky enough to have one. I look forward to telling the girls my story of where the rings came from, and letting them know which ones they will inherit. I know how much it meant to me to get this ring when my grandma died, and i hope it will mean just as much to them.

The Jewelry Information Center is a place you can go to find cleaning tips, fashion tips, and purchase information for all kinds of jewelry. They are a non-profit organization, and they are having a contest where you can win a beautiful diamond necklace. All you have to do is share your Jewelry Stories with them. I am going to share the one above.

My New Mother's Ring

I finally had a little extra money to buy myself some pretty things...so I headed to the etsy shops. I got a bunch of ear rings, and this incredible mother's ring. I love it!

I got it at Firefallstudios. You can see the ring here. Even with shipping, it was under $30. It looks absolutely beautiful next to my mom's diamond. Firefallstudios were a pleasure to do business with. I told them exactly what I wanted...I confused myself with my instructions about the stones...and within a week or so I had my beautiful ring. They also have an elephant ring I'm keeping my eyes on...I just need more spending money! lol!