An Inherited Beauty

[FrekeChild]

So I was going to post this along with my mom''s other treasures when I got everything--including her 1.5ct princess solitaire and her wedding band, but apparently my dad is under instructions to hold out on me. So I''m *treating* you guys to my favorite in the meantime...

Looking more purple than it does in real life.

 

[FrekeChild]

Displaying a bit of a window, but in real life, it was hard to spot. This sucker sparkles.

 

[FrekeChild]

Handshot...

 

[FrekeChild]

The most delicate milgrain I have ever seen. I could hardly catch it in the pictures, and I can''t feel it with my fingernail.

 

[FrekeChild]

Showing off a little sparkle...

 

[FrekeChild]

Another reason I''m posting this today is because I had to go to the dentist, and I got a free toothbrush. When I got the ring, it was pretty mucky, but I cleaned it up, and it looks a lot better now. (You can see the toothbrush in the background.)

10kt gold
size 7 (ish)
10 x 8 x 6mm scissor cut rectangle (maybe)
pink tourmaline
eye clean (but with a 10x loupe there is a cloud)
estimated to be between 3 and 4 cts

This ring was given to my mom by her mother when she was young, because it was her birthstone (October). She was going to give it to me when I graduated from college (December 2009). Because of when she received it, I''m guessing it could be from anywhere between the ''40s and the ''60s. Heck, even earlier is possible. I really have no idea.

 

[AdiS]

Freke, it's really beautiful and that milgrain is so fine! I believe jewels preserve a little part of each owner they ever had in them. This is such a great way to always have your Mum there with you!

 

[Rock Your Socks]

freke that is a really spectacular ring. What a beautiful reminder each and every day of your mum. And just think you will be able to pass that piece on down to your children in years to come.

 

[Lorelei]

Freke it is beautiful. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers sweetheart.

 

[icekid]

Freke, what a special piece! It''s so pretty. How nice to have a little physical reminder of your mom always

 

[geckodani]

Freke - It''s beautiful. Just lovely, and a lovely reminder of your mother. ((HUGS)) Thanks for sharing your treasure.

 

[Inanna]

That''s stunning! What a great heirloom to always remind you of your mom!

 

[bee*]

It''s beautiful!! Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[mochi]

It''s a beautiful piece. My thoughts and prayer is with you, Freke.

 

[Catmom]

Freke, what a beautiful remembrance to have and it looks wonderful on your hand!

 

[*Danielle*]

That is a gorgeous ring. It is nice that you are getting a piece with history, especially you mother''s.

 

[dragonfly411]

Freke
That is absolutely breathtaking.

 

[Selkie]

It''s beautiful, Liz.

 

[innerkitten]

What a beautiful family treasure.
It almost looks like it's from the 40s or earlier to me. But of course in the 50s those large emerald cut stones were in. Lovely ring.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 12/11/2008 4:48:14 AM
Author: FrekeChild
Handshot...

It''s lovely Freke! It looks beautiful on your hand. What a lovely piece to remember your mom. ((((hugs))))

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Freke, it''s such a beautiful ring, and a lovely sentimental piece to remember your Mom by. I''m sending hugs your way!

 

[swingirl]

I love it!! What a nice heirloom to have and pass on someday.

 

[Harriet]

Hugs, Freke dear.

 

[Kaleigh]

What a treasure it is. It''s really breathtaking.

 

[Skippy123]

What a gorgeous ring!

 

[poshpepper]

It is beautiful!

 

[NewEnglandLady]

It is absolutely beautiful...what a treasure.

 

[Linda W]

Aw sweetheart your moms ring is beautiful. I really love it. It is gorgeous, it really is a treasure.


I think of you everyday honey.


Love, Linda

 

[stepcutnut]

Gorgeous ring! I really love the cut Treasure it always!!!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Freke, I love it! It''s absolutely, positively, jaw-droppingly GORGEOUS!!! And I can imagine how special it is to you. ((((HUGS))))