This is not a story of hobbits. However, this is a story of loss and beauty and love and friendship. So not really that dissimilar to the multi-million selling epic.
A few of you have asked about my rings and, because this close up my fingers look like Angelina’s (hey, at least one part of me looks like her), here are my rings on a beautiful orchid which has not yet fallen victim to my anything-but-green fingers.
Yes, my engagement ring is vintage. Actually it’s my second. The first family heirloom (from my mother’s side) went astray after I removed it to go running. I had this completely irrational fear that it would fly off my finger as I ran so I would always leave it at home. Ironically I lost it… at home. It’s still sad to think about even though it was years ago.
Somehow the mother-in-law produced this family treasure the week before our wedding. Not only is it beautiful, it’s very similar to its predecessor. Needless to say, I never take it off.
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Wow! Wendy! Your rings are stunning! And I love how you presented them! I completely understand how it feels to lose a family heirloom..and it’s devastating… I have lost a necklace at home too! How is that possible?! I hope one day it will magically appear….as do I hope yours appears again. Xxx
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so glad I’m not the only one – it does seem crazy doesn’t it to lose something in your own home… maybe one day we will both be lucky
It’s beautiful.
thanks kiki
Really gorgeous..love it. I am finding more and more vintage rings that are just beautiful..your is no exception!
Sheree xx
http://www.itsnotthatdeep.com
I can’t imagine having a modern ring – just don’t think it would have been ‘me’
gorgeous!
Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
thank you
This is such a beautiful ring!!!!! Wow! xx
thanks arden
beautiful!
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thank you irina
Awww, your rings really are beautiful, so was the one that got lost, I still feel sad thinking about it too. But the mother-in-law done good! (Bad grammar, I know!) xxx
she sure did! thanks the mother-in-law for saving the day;)
This is such a lovely & refreshing post … love the story behind that precious ring & the awesome images!!
REBECCA
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
thanks rebecca, that’s so sweet
Lovely post, and such a gorgeous ring .
xoxo
Christy
http://www.am2pmchic.com/
thanks christy
Oh, that is beautiful. A family heirloom like that has so much meaning and love – it must feel wonderful to carry that with you everyday.
It does, even though it’s been a while now I still smile when I look at it
Your rings are gorgeous! beautiful.
-V
http://stylishlyme.com/
thanks v, I am a lucky girl
I’m so sorry you lost your other ring, but this one is so so gorgeous! My best friend has a vintage engagement ring
~Jacy
http://www.laviedelenore.blogspot.com
If I ever found it I would certainly wear them both!
Wow you are so lucky to have such BEAUTIFUL pieces!!! I love the story behind them
BTW the photography is stunning
xoxo Darby
Obviously Obsessed
thanks darby, glad you like it – thought it might be a little odd being in a plant but there’s no way I could take a decent shot one handed (aside from the fact my hands this close up are a horror!)
This one is indeed “the precious”! Make sure you hold on to it and keep it safe from Mordor
ha ha I sure will
Gorgeous ring! Well jel x
Wow……..really great beauty ring.I like it very much.Thanks for share……..:-)
thank you
In this life things happen and no matter how much we wish we could turn back time and change those events we cannot. And it blows! But that ring (and flower) are very very beautiful! And yes don’t take it off.
Chao
Poppie
http://thepoppie.com
so true – no point looking back now – just have to be grateful that I have such a beautiful replacement