I've been all over the place with my larger projects, mostly because I have to reconcile my wants to fit my budget. I basically want to come to a resolution about my OEC (lower the price to sell outright vs working out a trade-in vs re-cutting), I'd love a pair of 4.5 to 5mm studs and I have at least three different colored stone ring ideas I'd love to execute. I probably can only afford to do one or two of these projects, at best. So yeah, hashing it out over coffee would be awesome!
Are you wearing the ring everyday, and loving it?Hey girls!
Its been so long so I'm not sure if you ladies remembered, but, I had the diamond taken out of my vintage gold ring (it was much too small and I dreamed of a modern signet) and had this ring made! It fits my index finger and middle but it oddly looks great on my thumb; which ive never found a ring that does.
Its a gypsy set diamond with a little oxidized sun around it; I'd like to call it my "Mini Signet".
Something about this ring just "feels right". It feels like it will bring me luck and it sort of reminds me of an eye which has a wide variety of meanings and symbolism throughout different cultures dating thousands of years back.
I truly wanted a brushed sterling silver signet-type ring with a diamond that I could wear 24/7. Even in the shower, even while gardening if i wanted to. This might sound crazy but as long as I've owned jewelry I've always taken them off when showering or getting wet. Ive babied my pieces my whole life but I wanted something substantial that would look interesting with the marks that come with age when worn all the time.
I also envisioned my loved ones remembering me always wearing this ring in my twenties. Just my odd sentimentality I guess. It reminds me of the time that I bought perfume that smelled exactly like fresh growing lilacs, just for my children while they're little, as I want them to remember their mother smelling as so; so when I eventually leave this earth the scent of lilacs brings them back to me and they can remember all of the beautiful moments that we shared when they were tiny.
Btw @stracci2000 & @StephanieLynn , I've loved lurking on this thread, oogling both of your lovely finds! My momma raised me with the thrill of the hunt so I find searching for a great deal on antique or vintage pieces much more fulfilling than purchasing a newly made ring. Please never stop posting your finds ladies!!!!
Without further adieu..... Heres my mini-signet girl!
I went to an antique fair yesterday and although I didnt find any brooches I liked, I did find some other things.
Will you go back and get it you think? I bet it's British origin being 9K.
@Rubymal, you found some great things there, in pretty sure I had that bassett hound at some point too!
Let's just talk about that moonstone ring though
that faire only happens once a year and I didn't get the name of the vendor. The woman said she had purchased it from someone on the east coast but that was all the info she had. I just found out the there is another antique fair that happens monthly just across the bridge from me, so I may just go check that out!
Fun finds, Rubymal!I have some more finds to share
These two were actually from the estate sale. A royal albert tea cup concerto series from the 1960s on the right, and a Norstock fine bone china cup on the left. I couldnt find much information on this one. It does say made in England though.
A jewelry dish, maybe? I like horses and dogs so this was a no brainer, even with a small chip on the side. The two teacups and this dish were only $3 total.
Avon Bassett hound cologne bottle from 1970s, made from dark amber glass and plastic, still filled!
Also found this tiny cat pin for $1.50.
I was super tempted by this moonstone ring from 1940s, but sadly the vendor only accepted cash and I only had half the amount. It was very lovely and delicate though!
I bought it the same day I got the little diamond band. There was some interesting jewelry at that particular Goodwill. It's in a bad part of town. They wanted to hold my driver's license while they showed me jewelry out of the case! Like I was gonna run out with the abacus pin, sheeesh!
Those trinket boxes are so pretty!!Hey all,
Cheers day, here is what I found:
Timex Mickey Mouse wind watch
Large pink and clear rhinestone brooch from the Jacqueline Kennedy collection
Sterling Amber necklace and bracelet set
Native American head pin
Pewter Winnie the Pooh necklace
3 petit pointe cloisonné trinket boxes (I think I actually squealed with delight when I spotted these
I love all these things!Hey all,
Cheers day, here is what I found:
Timex Mickey Mouse wind watch
Large pink and clear rhinestone brooch from the Jacqueline Kennedy collection
Sterling Amber necklace and bracelet set
Native American head pin
Pewter Winnie the Pooh necklace
3 petit pointe cloisonné trinket boxes (I think I actually squealed with delight when I spotted these
I love this moonstone ring! It is just as beautiful as the gold one.Ok, so I couldn't get over the little moonstone thing so I ended up purchasing one off of etsy that arrived super lightning fast! I am absolutely in love with this and dont feel as bad anymore about not getting the one at the faire.
No hallmarks or stamps though, it's a bit of a tiny mystery ring
Haha, yes!! That is exactly what happened. Jewelry rebound is totally the right word to describe it. The gold one at the faire was a bit more than what I wanted to spend on a spur of the moment purchase for something I didnt know I needed
this one off of Etsy was less than half the price! Granted, I know it's not 9k gold and the material/value is different, but at the end of the day, if it's pretty and makes me just as happy then it's a bargain!I bought a yellow gold abacus for my charm bracelet in Singapore. Love the detail and the tiny eads. Great find!Look at this odd pin! It's an abacus...so interesting.
No marks other than "Sterling" on the back.
From Goodwill, $6.99. How could I leave it there?
A gold one! Sounds pretty! Do you have a photo?
Do you mean photos from your phone or photos from a digital camera?
Using your cell phone is the easiest way.Either.
Dang, Steph!I found a blue one! It's coming from Australia so it might take a bit.
Dang, Steph!
I can't keep up with you!
It's awesome! You need to grow more fingers now......
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