My 20th Anniversary, 50th Birthday Present is Here!!

[Strawberry129]

Very sorry to hear about your son...

Happy anniversary and happy birthday to you! The ring is elegant and sosososo gorgeous! Love the finger coverage and the side stones. It's truly spectacular and wear it in good health!

 

[mochiko42]

Dear maita, your post truly almost moved me to tears. So sorry to hear about your son. He sounds like a wonderful person.
Your ring is beautiful, hopefully it can remind you of good memories and inspire you for the days ahead! Sending you a big hug.

 

[SylviaF]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your child. Your story brought tears to my eyes, what an unimaginable trial to go through. It sounds like he was a special person. Your ring is absolutely stunning!

 

[maita13]

Strawberry, Mochiko and OMD: Thanks so much for the kind words. My son was/is indeed a wonderful young man. I am extremely lucky to be his mother. There isn't a day that I don't think of him and all that he's done and everything he could've accomplished. I'm very lucky and grateful I have my partner, family and his friends to constantly remind me of the love shared because of him.

Today is one of those days...and I continue to enjoy the ring given to me by my partner. Thank you all again for taking the time to reach out. It means the world to me. I wish everyone a wonderful day!

 

[HegemonyCricket]

@maita13 It has been a long time since I've posted here, but I've been catching up again in the new year. I'm so thankful that you shared your story. Your ring is beautiful, and my mother and I still love your former diamond!

As the mother of two boys (6 and 3), I was truly moved by the loss of your son. As I sit in my car, listening to them snore in the back seat (they were SO cranky until this nap), I think about how I won't always be able to control their lives and choices and be able to save them from everything in the world. It would truly be an unimaginable pain to lose them. I grieve for your loss and am thankful you have a partner who is there for you. I'm also thankful for this community that gives us joy when we need it. Thinking of you, and happy 2018!

 

[Loreal]

Wow, beautiful. Happy anniversary and happy 50th!!!

 

[blingmeupscotty]

I need updates.. I need more pictures.. I need a new hand shot every day for a WEEK please.. my gracious me.. AMAZING! So thrilled that it brings you joy. It's nothing short of astounding!!

 

[HappyNewLife]

I'm sitting here moved to tears, not really sure what to say that would accurately tell you how your post made me feel. I'm so sorry for your incredible loss. I wish I had words to erase the pain that you are in. I'm a mom, so this post really made me ache for what you've been through.

I'm so glad you have been able to find some comfort at PS and from your loving partner. Your ring is beyond amazing, I hope it brings you joy. You deserve all the joy Wishing you health and happiness in 2018 and beyond. xoxo

 

[febloxy]

Maita13,
I can't imagine what you have been through.
I designed my 20th anniversary ring (above) which was finished recently and is similar to yours. (I'm 50 too!) I've had it less than a month and I can't stop looking at it.

 

[Austina]

@maita13 I’ve only just seen your thread and wanted to say how sorry I am to read about the loss of your amazing son. I can’t begin to imagine the sheer horror of being told he was gone. Life is so unfair, and for you to have had to go through this, on top of your health problems is just too awful.

I’m glad to hear you have had the support of your partner and friends, and thank you for sharing your story and beautiful ring. I hope you wear it in good health, now and in the future.

 

[SparklyOEC]

@maita13 I've been away for a while and am just now catching up. Your story is heartbreaking. But you've written it so beautifully that I have no words. My son just turned 22 and I can't imagine anything more horrific. I extend my sincere condolences to you for your loss. (((Hugs)))

On a lighter note, your ring is a stunning work of art.

 

[missy]

Per diamondseeker's request, I'm starting my own SMTB thread for my 20th anniversary, 50th birthday present.

I've been a lurker for many years long before I joined in 2015. PriceScope has been my constant companion in life, seeing me through illness, then, a horrific and tragic loss. You've provided me an escape from unimaginable sorrow, day in, day out. You don't know me but you've propped me up when I really needed it the most. You continue to do so. And for that I thank you.

You see, I've been ill for so long. And the times when I was bedridden, unable to move, I needed something to distract me from my physical pain. My love for jewelry led me to discover PriceScope. And through hospitalizations, infusions, chemotherapy, PS was there with me. Constantly. I don't mind the illness. In fact, I would gladly go through all that I've been through physically a million, billion, gazillion times over if it meant my son would return to me. I was ready to go. I was at peace with my illness. But then, my son left instead. You see, I lost my only child a few years ago. There was no rhyme nor reason for his passing.

I'm the luckiest mother out there for having a son so gracious, accepting, forgiving, loving, funny and smart. He's beloved by everyone he met. To this day, he is profoundly loved and affectionately remembered. A college graduate newly promoted in his first job, he left us a day before what would've been his 23rd birthday. I was devastated. I still am. And those who say I need to "move on" don't understand that when you lost the love of your life, there is no such thing. He was my meaning, my purpose, my smile.

I'm sharing all this because I want to thank you, PriceScope. You were with me. Always. And I want the world to know that I am the mother of a son who was a kind and decent human being with an enormous heart. A young man who had this gift of making you feel special...like you're his best friend, even if you just met him. He would invite a stranger who seems like a loner to his parties just so that stranger wouldn't feel so alone. He's known on campus as the life of the party...always happy, never cruel, never judgmental. His smile was as big as his heart. My son is someone who I can only aspire to be. I am very lucky indeed.

I also want the world to know I'm lucky and grateful for having a partner who, in spite of her own grief, nursed me back to what now seems like a semblance of a life. My partner, family and friends knew I needed distractions, in all shapes or form. They'd give me projects, big or small just to keep me busy. My partner even bought me different stones in the course of 3 years but I'd always find a reason to get rid of them (Hegemony Cricket's mom now owns one of my stones). In fact, I almost got rid of the emerald I have now. Nothing seems to bring me joy. I thought a diamond's glow doesn't compare to the warm hugs of the person who gave you so much joy in your life. Not even close. How frivolous, I thought.

In my despair, I was missing an important point, however. What I realized is my partner was trying to spark a bit of life back in me...to ignite some interest in all the things I used to love (learning i.e. education, fashion, history and jewelry). She's been my rock, my support, my everything now. I wouldn't be here were it not for her. If not for family and friends. My partner of 20 years who helped me raise my beautiful, wonderful son would urge me to log on to PriceScope hoping that it would somehow cheer me up. So yes, you, PriceScope members have also been part of my long, arduous, heartbreaking journey of life, love and loss. Thank you. Thank you for sharing all your stories. Thank you for listening to mine.

I know this is an old thread but since it was brought back to the top I would like to say I am so sorry for all your loss and heartache. You are so strong and brave and I am happy you have amazing friends and dear family and a loving supportive partner who is there for you.

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with us and thank you for sharing your gorgeous new ring. It is spectacular and looks beautiful on you! It is a masterpiece.

I hope you are continuing to do well and wishing you much health, happiness, joy and continued love and support.

 

[maita13]

That's one gorge ring, Febloxy!! Happy 50th!! And wear her in good health always!!
Maita13,
I can't imagine what you have been through.
I designed my 20th anniversary ring (above) which was finished recently and is similar to yours. (I'm 50 too!) I've had it less than a month and I can't stop looking at it.

 

[maita13]

@maita13 I’ve only just seen your thread and wanted to say how sorry I am to read about the loss of your amazing son. I can’t begin to imagine the sheer horror of being told he was gone. Life is so unfair, and for you to have had to go through this, on top of your health problems is just too awful.

I’m glad to hear you have had the support of your partner and friends, and thank you for sharing your story and beautiful ring. I hope you wear it in good health, now and in the future.

So sorry for the late reply...have been missing in action for a while.

Thank you for the lovely words, Austina...life is terribly unfair and there are still days I go around in shock...but I have been so lucky in having my partner who walks alongside me in grief and in love.
Thank you again, Austina.

 

[maita13]

@maita13 I've been away for a while and am just now catching up. Your story is heartbreaking. But you've written it so beautifully that I have no words. My son just turned 22 and I can't imagine anything more horrific. I extend my sincere condolences to you for your loss. (((Hugs)))

On a lighter note, your ring is a stunning work of art.

Hi Sparkly,

Been away as well and am just seeing your post.

Thank you for the kind words, Sparkly.

 

[maita13]

I know this is an old thread but since it was brought back to the top I would like to say I am so sorry for all your loss and heartache. You are so strong and brave and I am happy you have amazing friends and dear family and a loving supportive partner who is there for you.

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with us and thank you for sharing your gorgeous new ring. It is spectacular and looks beautiful on you! It is a masterpiece.

I hope you are continuing to do well and wishing you much health, happiness, joy and continued love and support.

Thank you very much, Missy...PS has been a part of my journey. And so I sincerely appreciate everyone who takes the time to extend heartwarming wishes and share their stories and bling that never fail to make me smile.

 

[maita13]

@maita13 It has been a long time since I've posted here, but I've been catching up again in the new year. I'm so thankful that you shared your story. Your ring is beautiful, and my mother and I still love your former diamond!

As the mother of two boys (6 and 3), I was truly moved by the loss of your son. As I sit in my car, listening to them snore in the back seat (they were SO cranky until this nap), I think about how I won't always be able to control their lives and choices and be able to save them from everything in the world. It would truly be an unimaginable pain to lose them. I grieve for your loss and am thankful you have a partner who is there for you. I'm also thankful for this community that gives us joy when we need it. Thinking of you, and happy 2018!

Hegemony!!

Glad to hear you and your mom are enjoying my first ever EC. She's a beauty, isn't she?!!

Been AWOL for a while and just now seeing/reading all these posts from 2018. So sorry for the late reply.

Thank you SO SO much for the kind words...I think as mothers, we always want to shelter our children from harm- spare them from any kind of pain. Not being able to do so haunts me every day...but I am thankful for each day he was with me...is with me still and always...grateful to and for my partner who's always by my side no matter what...and for my son's friends who never forget...and to and for this community who allow me to escape when I need to.

Thank you again, hegemony...xoxo to your 2 lovely boys!

 

[pinkgem2522]

Beautiful!