For those of you that know me, you know my obsession with jewelry is no joke! These 7 pieces of jewelry have the absolute most meaning to me and ironically have all come into my life in the past 3 years. Crazy how when you turn 30 you think your life is over, yet mine was only just beginning!
1-My engagement ring, obviously!!! Not only did my husband do a great job picking it out, the story behind it and our proposal are what really get me?. Without boring you with too many details, he asked my dad(thank god), brought my mom and dad with to show them the ring he picked out(not that they would have swayed him otherwise), and surprised me on so many levels the day he proposed. I’ll save these details for a later post! Little did I know, this day was the first day of the rest of my life.
2-My grandmothers ring-let me just preface that I am one of 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 4 aunts. There was a lot of competition in getting this ring! I joke, I joke. My grandma always said she was going to give me this ring, and about 18 months ago she did. In perfect health she told ME she wanted ME to have it. I don’t think I have ever felt the love so much. My grandma wore this ring Every. Single. Day. If I tell the story correctly, my grandpa bought it for her off of QVC! Who knew?!?! Good job Gramps! I only wear it on special occasions, in fear of losing a stone. Eek!
3-Nana’s locket, Nana was my great grandmother. I was fortunate enough to have both sets of grandparents and 2 great grandmothers most of my life. She passed away a couple of years ago at 99. She had Alzheimer’s, if you aren’t familiar with this disease Pray that you never have to be. It is a horrible thing to endure. At any rate, Nana’s locket just so happens to be rose gold. Go Nana! She was trendy before her time! And the best part of this adorable locket is that it has the original pictures she put in it. Herself and my great grandfather-Walter(whom I never got to meet).
4-Wedding Bells??. My diamond necklace from the hubs the day of our wedding! It’s gorgeous and unique. I definitely need to be dressed up for this number. Again, he fooled me! He knows my love for designer handbags, so surely I thought he would go to LV! Nope-diamonds are a girls best friend.
5-My diamond studs??. My parents shocked me on my wedding day with these diamonds. They just so happen to be from every girls dream store-Tiffany & Co. Probably the only 2 diamonds I will ever own from Tiffanys! And I am just fine with that.
6-My Maxwell necklace. Maxwell is my now 8 month old son. Days after giving birth I knew I needed something to wear around my neck showing I was an extra proud mommy! In all my night time feeding Instagram searches I found this beautiful 14k gold necklace from Lola James Jewelry. www.lolajamesjewelry.com Such a great everyday piece.
7-My Stella & Dot Utopia necklace! Although this is the last of my 7 sentimental pieces of jewelry it is really just the beginning of something new. This was the piece of jewelry that I first bought when I decided to become a Stella & Dot stylist 7 months ago. This has allowed me to stay home with Maxwell and make additional income for our little family. Not to mention, keeps me sane from changing diapers and singing Old McDonald. Don’t get me wrong, there are days I thank god for Old McDonald. But a woman needs her space too! Shop it here: www.stelladot.com/atadic
What’s your most sentimental piece of jewelry?!?!