For my birthday (last week), my parents-in-law gave me cash and instructions to buy something for myself. The possibilities were endless. After much debate, Jbird and I decided I should find a ring. I had been given one for my 21st by my sister and brother-in-law. Sadly, the gold holding the amethyst had worn away, causing the amethyst itself to chip and crack.
The stores here are limited to Sears, Zales, and Kay - I didn't find anything much there but did learn a bit about gold quality, sizing, and stones - so I started shopping online. I soon found myself entrenched in so many decisions. Ebay seemed to be the cheapest option, if I could win an auction. I lost a beauty because I didn't realise someone would outbid me right in the last second of the auction. I had bid 5 minutes too early. It was 14k yellow gold (I'm a yellow gold gal) with a nice sized sapphire and two little diamond chips.
Tonight I managed to win an auction! I would have preferred a higher quality gold but it should be an every day wear as my old one was. It was a good price, 10k yellow gold band, with 8 small sapphires in a swirly pattern. We'll have to wait to see it before we know if the picture holds up to its true self.
I love that you are looking at Sapphires, my favourite rock! xx
ReplyDeleteWhen you get it, take a photo so we can all see. It sounds beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI thought you'd say that, Kate. I was look for garnets because they're January but I've decided that's all commercialism anyway. I hope it's nice, Taara, it's hard to tell what it will look like from the photo...
ReplyDeleteI agree with Taara, a photo please!
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