Jewelry Design
Disclaimer: I was just talking about NOT talking about depressing stuff on here, but the story below is only a means to a happy end, and I promise that I am not upset about it in the least anymore, so you don’t have to feel bad about it, okay? <3
You may recall that our house was robbed four weeks ago today. I discovered it, but thankfully only had to wait literally one minute for Andy to come home. We called the police and had to wait over an hour for them to arrive. In the meantime we were trying to keep ourselves from making an inventory of our house and things we hoped they didn’t get. The one thing I was worried about was a stash of really nice rings. My “engagement” ring (we really didn’t buy it until our first anniversary), a ring with a bunch of little diamonds from my grandma, and a big gold ring with a bunch of opals all over it. When we got inside, our house had been TRASHED. They threw all of our stuff EVERYWHERE. I ran to the location of the rings, and lo and behold, they were in the ONE drawer that the burglar did not touch. Hallelujiah!
The fact is that I am just not a jewelry girl. I try to be, but I’m just not. I don’t wear what I have, with the exception of my engagement ring, but it had lost a stone and gone unworn for a year. After the burglary I really worried about what to do with my stuff. I didn’t have a lot, but I knew I would never wear it, and I didn’t want it to sit in a drawer waiting to be stolen. So I got together all of my nice stuff, picked out sentimental pieces, and took the rest to a jeweler. My goal was to redesign my engagement ring, since I had honestly grown tired of the prongy way that it was; to use some of the little diamonds from my grandma’s ring; and to trade the left over gold to hopefully cover the cost of labor. And guess what - it worked out perfectly! I may even receive money back - in addition to a beautiful ring! Score!
Last night I received the pictures of the wax version for my approval. I am so excited! He did everything I asked: make the center-stone sideways and make it with no prongs to snag sweaters or my hair when I run my hand through it. I really really really like it and can’t wait to wear it! I should let you know that the wax version is slightly larger and bolder than the real version will be. But even if it wasn’t, I still love it! Yay! Can you believe that my horrible January is turning into a beautiful, joyous February? I knew that I shouldn’t waste time being angry or sad and that things would work out. I love that about the universe…
PS: If any burglars read this: #1… %@#& you… #2 this ring will never be left unattended #3 you will never get past our new attack monkey #4 we have installed hidden cameras, a security system, laser beams, and jumping spiders.
I will of course update you with new pictures once I have the real version!
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LOVE IT, Jules!!! I can’t wait to see the finished product!!
The ring is already awesome, can’t wait to see it all finished, I bet it’s gorgeous!! I made that black bean hummus last night, SOOOO GOOD, and so easy! I’ll definitely be making it again!
JULIE! I’m still upset even though everything with the ring turned out great. What a bunch of jerks! I’m thankful that you guys are alright!! The ring is amazing, you have some great taste! I’m sending hugs! I miss you!
I’m glad that something positive came out of that horrible experience! Your ring actually looks A LOT like my wedding ring! My diamond is round though and the diamonds on the sides go down in a line…but otherwise it’s basically identical! GREAT TASTE. :-)