What your jewelry means to you

[cvalier26]

I already posted this I think in the wrong place, please tell me if otherwise
I was thinking maybe we could discuss what our jewelry pieces mean and symbolise to us. Symbols, faiths, birthstones, special events, life transitions,...anything it means to you
Pics included

 

[James L Hinnant]

I have pieces I've had forever that mean as much to me as my biggest diamond. And things that most would look at and think junk. I have my grandmothers silver and turquoise ring and a pair of earrings that my dad's youngest sister had on when she was killed in a car accident.

 

[GliderPoss]

I think most jewellery takes on sentimental value almost more than it's monetary value! Most of my pieces are gifts from someone special or inherited from grandmother, or created at a special time of my life etc. I have quite a few pieces I rarely wear but cannot bring myself to sell or give away as they mean so much to me.

 

[Ally T]

I think most jewellery takes on sentimental value almost more than it's monetary value! Most of my pieces are gifts from someone special or inherited from grandmother, or created at a special time of my life etc. I have quite a few pieces I rarely wear but cannot bring myself to sell or give away as they mean so much to me.

This. I'm not a collector of jewellery with a vast quantity as such, so what I have has been gifted by my parents, my husband, or inherited. There is no chance of my selling any of it to fund anything else, but there are still pieces I'd like to add for myself in time.

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

I think jewelry for me holds multiple meanings. On one hand, I am a bit of a magpie - I love pretty, shiny things, I always did, even as a child. I’m a fairly creative person, hampered by my total lack of artistic ability, so jewelry (especially designing it) helps me express my creativity. I also think jewelry can be sentimental. I’ve celebrated all my milestones in life with jewelry, either gifted to me or purchased by me. I also have some heirloom pieces, owned by my mother/grandmother/great grandmother, and they hold a lot of significance to me as well, whatever their intrinsic value might be.

 

[missy]

Jewelry itself doesn't mean much to me but the thought behind it is what is special and holds meaning.

My DH wanted me to have the ER of my dreams despite going back and forth and through several diamonds and rings he never lost patience with me or the process and he is always supportive of me and my dreams. No matter what the issue he is always here for me. That is priceless above all else and certainly above any material goods.

I went from a 3 carat G/VS MRB to a 4.56 carat L/VS OEC to a 4.93 carat J/VS OEC. All a learning process and all through the process we lost money and time and energy but never a complaint from my DH. No, rather he always said let's get you what you want. He is the most precious gem of all. No question.

Since you asked for pics.




And one other piece is meaningful to me because one it represents the incredible true love my parents have always shared. For almost 57 years now and counting. And the love they share for me (and my sister). My dad bought this ring for my mom in 1972 at the flagship Cartier store on fifth ave in Manhattan. Long story and I shared the details on PS many times. So will spare you. They gave it to me many years ago for various reasons but mainly because they knew how I loved this ring. And I do. But most importantly I love my parents and the love they share for each other and their family. That above all else is what holds meaning for me.




And I have written this before but it bears repeating. I would give it all away to bring good health and peace and joy and all that good stuff to my loved ones and to the world too if I could.

 

[Matthews1127]

If you follow me, you know that every piece I own has significant meaning to me.
I only wear jewelry that has some significance to me, whether it’s gifted new, or an old inherited piece.
Even the loose diamonds I have are meant for a sentimental Anniversary Band.
There is always a story to be told.

These are the threads I have created, so far. I have a few pieces who need their own threads, but I have not created them, yet.
There are plenty of photos included within each thread.

#JOTW - Meet "Uisce"

Good Morning, PSers!!! After months of scrolling (and trolling), and drooling, and sharing, I finally decided to start my own thread to introduce my Engagement Ring (and my Wedding Band-after all, they ARE BFF's)!! Recently, I posted a thread about how to "name" a diamond. After several hours of...

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#JOTW - PS Red Carpet Debut: "Nancy"

Thanks to @Bostonberry, I have been fortunate enough to create a new family heirloom piece with an OEC that has been locked away for years. My mother inherited my Great-Aunt Nancy's ER, and used to wear it on her RH, up until a few years ago, when she had to stop wearing jewelry in a new...

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Sweet November

Today is our Wedding Anniversary. Our first, to be exact. Paper is the First Anniversary Gift. DH bought me 2 new, beautiful cards, and an empty picture frame for us to use to frame our favorite Anniversary photo, every year. Exciting, right?!? It gets better... After l opened my paper gifts, he...

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“Buann Gra’ Gach Rud”; “Love Conquers All”

I’ve kind of done things backwards, but, in all honesty, it’s taken me all this time to figure out the best way to introduce this extremely important, and sentimental piece; my wedding band. She has appeared all over PS, for nearly a year, now, but she has always been referred to as my “WR”. Not...

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My Guardian Angel

It’s been a while since my last post, and I’m very happy to be back among such an amazing community. Life had me chasing my tail since Oct., 2019, and the year came to a close with the passing of my mother, who battled Alzheimer’s Disease over the past 5 years. I have a lifetime of fond memories...

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Thoughts on Potential Anniversary Band

Seeking advice from PSers & experts, alike. I am trying to decide if I want to purchase/layaway this Anniversary Band, or put the purchase on hold, and focus solely on an Anniversary band of my own creation (DH promised I could design & create my own). I realize, ultimately, it's my budget & my...

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[pearaffair]

Jewelry itself doesn't mean much to me but the thought behind it is what is special and holds meaning.

My DH wanted me to have the ER of my dreams despite going back and forth and through several diamonds and rings he never lost patience with me or the process and he is always supportive of me and my dreams. No matter what the issue he is always here for me. That is priceless above all else and certainly above any material goods.

I went from a 3 carat G/VS MRB to a 4.56 carat L/VS OEC to a 4.93 carat J/VS OEC. All a learning process and all through the process we lost money and time and energy but never a complaint from my DH. No, rather he always said let's get you what you want. He is the most precious gem of all. No question.

Since you asked for pics.




And one other piece is meaningful to me because one it represents the incredible true love my parents have always shared. For almost 57 years now and counting. And the love they share for me (and my sister). My dad bought this ring for my mom in 1972 at the flagship Cartier store on fifth ave in Manhattan. Long story and I shared the details on PS many times. So will spare you. They gave it to me many years ago for various reasons but mainly because they knew how I loved this ring. And I do. But most importantly I love my parents and the love they share for each other and their family. That above all else is what holds meaning for me.




And I have written this before but it bears repeating. I would give it all away to bring good health and peace and joy and all that good stuff to my loved ones and to the world too if I could.

Missy, could I trouble you to link me to the story? I’ll see if I can find it but a link wouldn’t bother me <3

 

[missy]

Missy, could I trouble you to link me to the story? I’ll see if I can find it but a link wouldn’t bother me <3

Hi @pearaffair sure. Here’s the first thread where I shared the ring on PS and the story. Thanks for your interest.

1972 Cartier Black Opal

I do not have the right tools to take proper pictures but I don't anticipate getting a camera that would so here are pics from my Samsung phone (no macro setting unfortunately). I think they will be too blurry though so if they do come out terribly I am just going to ask that the thread be...

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[cvalier26]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers
I’ll share my most recent purchase combined with an older one
The butterfly I just got, to me it represents transformation, new beginnings, liberation, ability to spread our wings and fly to a new destination,... and I need that right now as I am recovering from an illness. In Christian faith it can be considered a symbol of resurrection, transformation of the soul, the journey through faith blossoming

The diamond by the yard pendant is like a tiny ray of light at the end of a tunnel, it is a little sparkle on my neck that when I see it is like a ray of hope, and just makes my optimism lift

 

[cvalier26]

This jewelry represents some of my roots, my culture (ethnic minority), although no one ever wears these anymore except for traditional weddings, I still want to keep them and hopefully pass them down. I have more in gold and coral but not with me atm

 

[AV_]

@cvalier26 The necklace and cuffs! I can easily immagine wearing them summer, winter & inbetween - they are so unusual, common sense does not apply at all.

I wear as much of my folk things as I can [...bluzes are easy since Mattise painted some into the European taste, other clothing - still slightly avangarde, jewelry - ie. coin necklaces, less than your kind of jewelry, for sure & I do not have one]

 

[PreRaphaelite]

I've thought about this question for a bit before answering. Generally jewellery is a touchstone for me, something I can behold that I enjoy, and will outlive me and will add to my niece's options in the future, whether she wears, trades, sells, or gives away (or ignores) the diamonds is up to her. I wish I had inherited something like the stones I will leave to her.

But beyond that, there is something about having items that hold meaning. There's been a cognitive dissonance in my life where from time to time my circumstances make me feel that I must be living in someone else's life - life sometimes bears little resemblance to what I need to make me happy (like a low-simmering dissatisfaction with where I am and what I'm doing). When I can reach for items of meaning, like a wedding ring, it reconnects me to my memories, and I can continue. I hope that doesn't sound too awful.

 

[dk168]

The ones I would not part with have sentimental values at various degrees.

DK

 

[mrs-b]

All time favorite pieces: our original wedding rings and my engagement ring, melted down together, and formed into 2 new rings that we exchanged on our 25th wedding anniversary. My husband's original wedding ring was 6mm wide and the new one is 2.5mm, so, adding the extra metal from my e-ring, we had some metal left over after we'd made our new rings. So - we made the pendants on the necklace. The tiny diamonds in one pendant were the diamonds in my original wedding ring, and the larger diamond is one my husband gave me for valentine's day. Its color grade is the same initial as the initial of my first name, and it's an SI1 clarity - as I'm kinda slightly imperfect myself. It just seemed appropriate and made me laugh.

I love these pieces and they're the pieces I'd save in a fire. <3

 

[Blingismything]

I have my original engagement ring from 1988, we were 20, it cost £269.00 from a high street jeweller in the UK, I still love it but don’t wear it as it’s too small now. We married a year later with 9carat matching bands. I love these pieces as they remind me of very happy optimistic times. I have some inherited bits too.
Needless to say it hasn’t been plain sailing, for health and financial reasons, however we are devoted to one another and if we have had any spare cash I sometimes buy a piece of pre-owned jewellery. Jewellery give me a lot of pleasure.

When my Mother died suddenly I bought a lovely ring and invested in other things, I would give all my jewellery and all my possessions to have my husbands health restored and my mum back. No question. Or my right arm. I am left-handed.

 

[LLJsmom]

They mean I've grown up. Before I started, no one in my circle noticed or cared about jewelry, and when I became interested, there was a certain amount of consternation expressed. I persisted because it was my interest / hobby / addiction, regardless of disapproval or judgement. Now I have something that means some thing to me to pass on to my children and grandchildren. I am happy to be known (someday) as mom/grandma who loved jewelry. And all my daughters and granddaughters will never need a man to give her jewelry. Grandma's got them covered.

 

[Ally T]

I have my original engagement ring from 1988, we were 20, it cost £269.00 from a high street jeweller in the UK, I still love it but don’t wear it as it’s too small now. We married a year later with 9carat matching bands. I love these pieces as they remind me of very happy optimistic times. I have some inherited bits too.
Needless to say it hasn’t been plain sailing, for health and financial reasons, however we are devoted to one another and if we have had any spare cash I sometimes buy a piece of pre-owned jewellery. Jewellery give me a lot of pleasure.

When my Mother died suddenly I bought a lovely ring and invested in other things, I would give all my jewellery and all my possessions to have my husbands health restored and my mum back. No question. Or my right arm. I am left-handed.

When my father died suddenly, my sisters & I also bought a piece of jewellery to commemorate him with. I bought an 18ct yellow gold heavy half eternity, with a platinum top, alternating rounds & baguette diamonds in a channel, formby RH. I loved it. When I lived in NZ & I needed to flee my dastardly ex, he had cut off my money pretty much. I was desperate to get back to the UK, so I sold my ring to pay for my ticket. Devastated. The woman who bought it was a friend of a friend, so I have reached out to her through our mutual friend to attempt to buy it back, but she won't part with it. Urgh!

 

[Austina]

I have absolutely no sentimental attachment to any of my jewellery, don‘t get me wrong, I love my pieces, but I‘ve long since learned they are just ‘things’ and the important ‘things’ in my life aren’t made of gold and gemstones.

 

[AV_]

@Alex T A ring bought me a ticket once too & I still feal its weight missing from the finger - it was way more than sensible, just a gold bar with some history; I am finding that IDK for one without history either, else, the object is very easy to replicate off the Sigma Aldrich catalogue...

ramble

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

When my father died suddenly, my sisters & I also bought a piece of jewellery to commemorate him with. I bought an 18ct yellow gold heavy half eternity, with a platinum top, alternating rounds & baguette diamonds in a channel, formby RH. I loved it. When I lived in NZ & I needed to flee my dastardly ex, he had cut off my money pretty much. I was desperate to get back to the UK, so I sold my ring to pay for my ticket. Devastated. The woman who bought it was a friend of a friend, so I have reached out to her through our mutual friend to attempt to buy it back, but she won't part with it. Urgh!

I’m so sorry to hear that. Have you maybe tried to offer to get a replica of the ring made (if it’s possible) to trade it with her? I’m hopeful that if you explain the emotional significance to her and offer to get her a replica she would be open to the idea.

 

[lala646]

To me, my jewelry collection, small as it may be, symbolizes my financial independence. Everything I own, I have purchased for myself. My husband doesn't believe in buying me shiny things, he would rather put that money into a new house, or a new car, so I buy for me. There's no particular emotional attachment to anything.

 

[Ally T]

I’m so sorry to hear that. Have you maybe tried to offer to get a replica of the ring made (if it’s possible) to trade it with her? I’m hopeful that if you explain the emotional significance to her and offer to get her a replica she would be open to the idea.

I may just do that - it's a great idea! Thanks!

 

[RosieR]

To me, my jewelry collection, small as it may be, symbolizes my financial independence. Everything I own, I have purchased for myself. My husband doesn't believe in buying me shiny things, he would rather put that money into a new house, or a new car, so I buy for me. There's no particular emotional attachment to anything.

+1. One of my favourite pieces of jewellery is my diamond tennis bracelet. I bought this when my small business became successful and it makes me happy because I bought it myself and is not tied to a romantic relationship with a man. I did it on my own. I’m proud of this!

 

[lovedogs]

I dont have a strong emotional attachment to many pieces. I mostly buy what I like, wear it a while, maybe sell it, and repeat but of course my ering is important to me and very meaningful. I lost the original diamond from it, which is devastating. I was sending to sally at heart of water to make a pendant so I could wear it close to my heart, and it got stolen in transit (I assume, bc it never arrived). I still am gutted about it being gone.

I am currently having a piece made that means a lot to me, so my answer might change once it arrives. It might be the 2nd piece I have a strong emotional attachment to