The great thread on little antique/ vintage jewelry
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The first picture is of my Mother's only Diamond Ring that she gave to me before she passed away. I had two Diamond Guards made.......one for either side of her ring. She loved what I had done with her ring, and was always so happy when she saw me wearing it! The second picture is of the three rings together...........hers in the center, and the two guards! This ring means the world to me! 
She passed away two weeks before her 95th Birthday 
She passed away two weeks before her 95th Birthday Attachments
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Aw, Tillie your ring is SO beautiful
Thank you so much.........it's so special to me
here is my great-grandmother's ring, that is apparently over 100 years old. it is rose gold with two diamonds and rubies, but don't know exact specs. my mom just handed it down to me this past summer.
below is my pear e-ring that is an estate ring that my mom purchased in 1974 and she just handed that down to me a year ago. i wear it every single day!
the band on the very end is also a vintage/estate ring, but i don't know the specs, unfortunately. diamonds and white gold, that's all i know (i purchased this from a pawn shop about 5 months ago).
i also have a gorgeous bracelet that was my grandmother's but i can't wear it because the clasp broke. i love it and it would look gorgeous with my cartier love bracelet, too. i will take a pic tonight or tomorrow and upload!
below is my pear e-ring that is an estate ring that my mom purchased in 1974 and she just handed that down to me a year ago. i wear it every single day!
the band on the very end is also a vintage/estate ring, but i don't know the specs, unfortunately. diamonds and white gold, that's all i know (i purchased this from a pawn shop about 5 months ago).
i also have a gorgeous bracelet that was my grandmother's but i can't wear it because the clasp broke. i love it and it would look gorgeous with my cartier love bracelet, too. i will take a pic tonight or tomorrow and upload!
ok, i was feeling energetic. here is the pic with my grandmother's bracelet with my love bangle.
also, i cannot believe i forgot about this star of david my grandfather bought for my grandmother. i love it but i never wear it. i'm so afraid of losing it for obvious sentimental reasons, but i really should. i believe it's platinum with 6 diamonds—and a larger one in the middle. sorry for the bad pics!
also, i cannot believe i forgot about this star of david my grandfather bought for my grandmother. i love it but i never wear it. i'm so afraid of losing it for obvious sentimental reasons, but i really should. i believe it's platinum with 6 diamonds—and a larger one in the middle. sorry for the bad pics!
amazing...I love that you added the guards! I know how much it must mean to you to wear it.
This is after I added a Diamond Guard on either side of her ring..
They are three separate rings
onegirlcreative-- such gorgeous pieces! the RG flower ring looks so obviously handmade by an artisan...love it! I love your mix/match wedding stack...of course with that stunning pear!
you should definitely have the clasp fixed on your grandma's bracelet to wear with your cartier bracelet.
you should definitely have the clasp fixed on your grandma's bracelet to wear with your cartier bracelet.
Thank you for the compliments!
Tillie Your Mother's ring is just plain stunning. The addition of the diamond guards just makes it sparkle a bit more - I would be thrilled to see you wearing it!
OneGirlCreative Those are stunning pieces - I can understand why you love them so much.
Tillie Your Mother's ring is just plain stunning. The addition of the diamond guards just makes it sparkle a bit more - I would be thrilled to see you wearing it!
OneGirlCreative Those are stunning pieces - I can understand why you love them so much.
onegirlcreative-- such gorgeous pieces! the RG flower ring looks so obviously handmade by an artisan...love it! I love your mix/match wedding stack...of course with that stunning pear!
ITA with everything F&F says!!!!!!!
I know you know how much this ring means to me!
I love wearing it. 
Thank you for the compliment on adding the guards. My Mother loved it, also!
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Vintage Leather.......... Thank you for the compliment on the ring my Mother gave me. My Mother even loved the fact that I added the guards. She agreed, it added......sparkle! 
You'll never see me model it, b/c my hands definitely show my age......large knuckles, bony, etc. 
that's why I cropped the picture so small! 
My Mother even loved the fact that I added the guards. She agreed, it added......sparkle! You'll never see me model it, b/c my hands definitely show my age......large knuckles, bony, etc. that's why I cropped the picture so small!