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[loveallthingsitalian]

I am not fussed about jewellery full stop. I think it is at least partly to do with feeling claustrophobic when I wear it...But I think it is normally the circumstances surrounding receiving a piece of jewellery that gives it it's sentimental value.
I love looking at beautiful stones, but I have no need to wear them.

Isn’t it great we are all so different. Now me - no interest in cosmetics mainly because I’ve very sensitive skin which something new invariable sets it off so not worth it.

 

[Twirl58]

When we got engaged back in 1979 the ever romantic Mr Twirl told me to look for a ring and he would buy it but I had a £25 limit. He reckoned the wedding ring would cost more I got a tiny diamond solitaire in an illusion setting. It has worn thin now so has been replaced at least twice with Diamonique solitaires that cost more than the original. I still have it in a drawer and it is very precious to me at any rate.

 

[Evie]

Just had a quick look at Berganza and some gorgeous stuff but some eye watering prices. This is the website I follow on facebook and they do some gorgeous rings. I quite fancied treating myself to an Edwardian style cluster ring for my 70th but I will be strong and resist and continue to watch my ring porn via their facebook page. Talking of porn or rather pawn, did anybody watch the programme Million Pound Pawn on ITV earlier this week ?

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Thank you Vienna the website you have recommended has lovely rings.

 

[Lemonpop]

Do any of you remember Ciro jewellery?? Dad bought my mum some of their pearls over 50 years ago and after she died my niece received them. They are still going strong 60 years later and look just as good as they did new.

 

[Twirl58]

Do any of you remember Ciro jewellery?? Dad bought my mum some of their pearls over 50 years ago and after she died my niece received them. They are still going strong 60 years later and look just as good as they did new.

Yes I do. Have a few pieces.

 

[Silver Fox]

I bought a emerald cut Aquamarine ring in white gold from QVC many years ago and I am no expert as to colour etc. but I like it.I have some antique pieces which I acquired as part of the insurance settlement after a burglary.I never wear them and was about to have them valued with the possibility of selling when the first Lockdown came into force.They have no sentimental value for me, those pieces went when I was robbed.I would probably buy one piece with the money, ring or earrings which I would wear often.

 

[alter ego]

Do any of you remember Ciro jewellery?? Dad bought my mum some of their pearls over 50 years ago and after she died my niece received them. They are still going strong 60 years later and look just as good as they did new.

I also remember them. I also remember the costume jewellry that was big in the days of Dynasty. Monet is one brand I loved. I can't believe how much it sells for second-hand on specialist websites now.

 

[alter ego]

I like the Berganza site, too. I also love a browse on Jewelsbygrace.com and Diamondsbylauren.com. They used to sell old stones together and had a site that was pure diamond porn. Lauren now sells a bit of everything including Lab diamonds. Grace still sells a lot of old cuts.

Goodoldgold.com has some gorgeous videos if you're as captivated by diamonds (or any form of 'fakes') as I am.

I come from a mining family where most of the men were either killed in accidents or by lung disease caused by coal dust. I'm a lot happier seeing anything being opencast mined or lab-created rather than see men (or ponies) go underground. I know there's a camaraderie that the men have that most say they miss but I wouldn't want to see anyone I know go down a shaft.

Then there are the men and boys killed in wars that are still almost quietly going on in Africa and a few other places that are being funded by mined diamonds, gold and other commodities. Then there are the rapes and murders being carried out by the 'soldiers' in these wars.

I'm a lot happier that I've since bought pre-owned old stones but still feel guilty that my original engagement ring was a new cut so had a fair chance of being one of those conflict stones. My jewellry buying days are over now but I do still nag family and friends about their choices. I've also told Mr AE to sell my stuff if I go before him. No point in him keeping sentimental stuff when he could sell and put the money to something he'd like or use. If he pays for a cleaner, though, I'll haunt him!

 

[Vienna]

My late Mum always wore a brooch in her coat. They were costume jewellery not real gold and back in the 60`s lots of women wore them and Mum swapped them around regularly. I`ve no idea what happened to them. She died in 1987 and the only brooch she had in her jewellery box was a cameo brooch which I now own. I`m wondering if she gave them away during the 70`s and 80`s when they became unpopular. She also had quite a few pairs of clip on earrings, also costume jewellery and they were missing too. She never had her ears pierced.
I know one of her friends was a big fan of costume jewellery and you never saw her without the full monty of earrings, necklace, bracelet and rings so perhaps Mum gave them to her. Like someone said in an earlier post, it`s amazing what some vintage costume jewellery sells for, not that I would ever sell anything my Mum owned.
She didn`t have masses of the real mccoy, ie gold, gemstone or diamond but the few items she did own were good quality and nicely made. I have a ruby and diamond cluster ring my Dad bought her for their ruby wedding anniversary, a string of pearls which were actually broken and I almost gave them away but recently discovered they are Mikimoto and worth quite a lot of money and I had them restrung and a new clasp on them, a gold link bracelet which is very heavy and was made from part of my Grandad`s Royal Albert watch chain and a large cameo brooch set in gold. My late sister got her large gold locket, her wedding ring and her gold watch. My Dad gave her engagement ring to my sister in law and he later regretted it when my brother`s marriage broke down and my sister in law became estranged from the family. When Mum and Dad first got together she never had an engagement ring, it was wartime and my Dad bought her a 3 stone diamond ring on their Silver wedding anniversary and was sad when it left the family so to speak.

 

[Lemonpop]

My late Mum always wore a brooch in her coat. They were costume jewellery not real gold and back in the 60`s lots of women wore them and Mum swapped them around regularly. I`ve no idea what happened to them. She died in 1987 and the only brooch she had in her jewellery box was a cameo brooch which I now own. I`m wondering if she gave them away during the 70`s and 80`s when they became unpopular. She also had quite a few pairs of clip on earrings, also costume jewellery and they were missing too. She never had her ears pierced.
I know one of her friends was a big fan of costume jewellery and you never saw her without the full monty of earrings, necklace, bracelet and rings so perhaps Mum gave them to her. Like someone said in an earlier post, it`s amazing what some vintage costume jewellery sells for, not that I would ever sell anything my Mum owned.
She didn`t have masses of the real mccoy, ie gold, gemstone or diamond but the few items she did own were good quality and nicely made. I have a ruby and diamond cluster ring my Dad bought her for their ruby wedding anniversary, a string of pearls which were actually broken and I almost gave them away but recently discovered they are Mikimoto and worth quite a lot of money and I had them restrung and a new clasp on them, a gold link bracelet which is very heavy and was made from part of my Grandad`s Royal Albert watch chain and a large cameo brooch set in gold. My late sister got her large gold locket, her wedding ring and her gold watch. My Dad gave her engagement ring to my sister in law and he later regretted it when my brother`s marriage broke down and my sister in law became estranged from the family. When Mum and Dad first got together she never had an engagement ring, it was wartime and my Dad bought her a 3 stone diamond ring on their Silver wedding anniversary and was sad when it left the family so to speak.

I got my mum's engagement ring a sapphire (her birth stone) in the middle of 2 diamonds. Dad also gave her a matching ring and pendant in 18ct white gold. There was 1ct of diamonds and 1ct of rubies in each piece, after mum died I asked about these pieces as mum told me I was to have them and decide if I wanted them or give them away. I was going to keep one and give one to my sister. Dad did his usual when he didn't want to listen to what you were saying, look up into a far corner, if he couldn't see you his view was be couldn't hear you. I didn't say anymore but told my sister and she confronted him as to where they were and he mumbled about giving them someone for a birthday present. To this day we have no idea who was given them.

 

[Twilight]

Most of my jewellery is in yellow gold, my daughters only wear white metals & don't want any of my stuff so I've left instructions for it to be sold & the money to go to my donkey charity. The three exceptions are a ring I had from my grandmother which will go to the little granddaughter I look after & my wedding band & favourite pearl studs- we're going into the furnace together!

 

[alter ego]

My late Mum always wore a brooch in her coat. They were costume jewellery not real gold and back in the 60`s lots of women wore them and Mum swapped them around regularly. I`ve no idea what happened to them. She died in 1987 and the only brooch she had in her jewellery box was a cameo brooch which I now own. I`m wondering if she gave them away during the 70`s and 80`s when they became unpopular. She also had quite a few pairs of clip on earrings, also costume jewellery and they were missing too. She never had her ears pierced.
I know one of her friends was a big fan of costume jewellery and you never saw her without the full monty of earrings, necklace, bracelet and rings so perhaps Mum gave them to her. Like someone said in an earlier post, it`s amazing what some vintage costume jewellery sells for, not that I would ever sell anything my Mum owned.
She didn`t have masses of the real mccoy, ie gold, gemstone or diamond but the few items she did own were good quality and nicely made. I have a ruby and diamond cluster ring my Dad bought her for their ruby wedding anniversary, a string of pearls which were actually broken and I almost gave them away but recently discovered they are Mikimoto and worth quite a lot of money and I had them restrung and a new clasp on them, a gold link bracelet which is very heavy and was made from part of my Grandad`s Royal Albert watch chain and a large cameo brooch set in gold. My late sister got her large gold locket, her wedding ring and her gold watch. My Dad gave her engagement ring to my sister in law and he later regretted it when my brother`s marriage broke down and my sister in law became estranged from the family. When Mum and Dad first got together she never had an engagement ring, it was wartime and my Dad bought her a 3 stone diamond ring on their Silver wedding anniversary and was sad when it left the family so to speak.

I love a brooch. I don't understand why they're still not worn. I see men wearing pins more often these days so maybe they'll start being worn again.

I detest someone who won't return a family heirloom. Especially if they just sell it for a pittance. This has happened in my family. I loathe my ex and have spent way too much time wishing he'd get run over by a bus but I returned stuff that belonged to his family. No amount of money could have made me keep it despite him leaving me thousands of pounds in debt.

 

[alter ego]

Most of my jewellery is in yellow gold, my daughters only wear white metals & don't want any of my stuff so I've left instructions for it to be sold & the money to go to my donkey charity. The three exceptions are a ring I had from my grandmother which will go to the little granddaughter I look after & my wedding band & favourite pearl studs- we're going into the furnace together!

Ah. You might need to check on it but my friend's husband drove for an undertaker. I said I'd like my ring going in the fire with me but he said it's not allowed. I'm not sure I'd trust his word but check it out. I decided to be buried on that info so if you find out can you let me know, please?

 

[Vienna]

When my Mr V`s first wife passed away the undertaker said he would remove her wedding ring for him. Mr V said no and that he wanted her buried wearing it as they`d been married for 40 years and she`d never ever taken it off. The undertaker said that being the case he would have to fill in a form and Mr V would have to sign it and also be present when the coffin lid was sealed on the day of the funeral so as to verify she was still wearing it. I`ve no idea if it`s the law or whether it`s a fail safe so the undertakers can`t be accused of stealing anything.
My late sister was cremated and I know my late brother in law (who died just 12 weeks after she did) had to tell the funeral director if she had any metal in her body such as a pace maker or metal hip or joint replacements. She wasn`t cremated wearing any jewellery and her daughter now has her jewellery.

 

[maymorganlondon]

When my Mr V`s first wife passed away the undertaker said he would remove her wedding ring for him. Mr V said no and that he wanted her buried wearing it as they`d been married for 40 years and she`d never ever taken it off. The undertaker said that being the case he would have to fill in a form and Mr V would have to sign it and also be present when the coffin lid was sealed on the day of the funeral so as to verify she was still wearing it. I`ve no idea if it`s the law or whether it`s a fail safe so the undertakers can`t be accused of stealing anything.
My late sister was cremated and I know my late brother in law (who died just 12 weeks after she did) had to tell the funeral director if she had any metal in her body such as a pace maker or metal hip or joint replacements. She wasn`t cremated wearing any jewellery and her daughter now has her jewellery.

I can't help wondering if the issue is more about theft than anything else, sadly.

 

[Twilight]

I love a brooch. I don't understand why they're still not worn. I see men wearing pins more often these days so maybe they'll start being worn again.

I detest someone who won't return a family heirloom. Especially if they just sell it for a pittance. This has happened in my family. I loathe my ex and have spent way too much time wishing he'd get run over by a bus but I returned stuff that belonged to his family. No amount of money could have made me keep it despite him leaving me thousands of pounds in debt.

I love brooches too & have them on most of my coats & jackets. Many people don't have a moral compass & wouldn't think twice about keeping something that meant something to someone else even if they hated it. My mother in law loved showing off her latest acquisition & always asked her daughter & I if we envied her. For one of her birthdays him indoors bought her a smoky quartz eternity ring, it was the most miserable piece of jewellery & our praise obviously wasn't enthusiastic enough because she had a real paddy & told us not to expect anything from her & she kept her word.
Regarding your comment about miners, there are some occupations that I think test courage to the max & mining is one of them. My claustrophobia has got worse since having to wear a mask & the thought of being so far underground in all that hot darkness makes me start to panic. It was a national disgrace that it took so long to acknowledge the Bevin Boys' contribution to the war effort & I was moved beyond words when I saw the memorial to them at Alrewas.

 

[alter ego]

I can't help wondering if the issue is more about theft than anything else, sadly.

Definitely. I'd want to be sealed in with witnesses if I do end up taking anything with me (though I have told Mr AE to just put a plain silver band I have on my finger instead. I won't say exactly what as it would be very outing but his nan was buried with what pirates would consider the treasure of the century. It was her request that this mini hoard be buried with her, which to be honest, was the most ridiculous request I've ever heard. Especially as she left no money and had her funeral paid for by the family.

 

[SusieSue]

My mother wanted to be cremated, on the day of the funeral the undertake gave dad the two rings she was wearing, they were removed before the coffin was closed because they were not allowed to be cremated.

 

[alter ego]

I love brooches too & have them on most of my coats & jackets. Many people don't have a moral compass & wouldn't think twice about keeping something that meant something to someone else even if they hated it. My mother in law loved showing off her latest acquisition & always asked her daughter & I if we envied her. For one of her birthdays him indoors bought her a smoky quartz eternity ring, it was the most miserable piece of jewellery & our praise obviously wasn't enthusiastic enough because she had a real paddy & told us not to expect anything from her & she kept her word.
Regarding your comment about miners, there are some occupations that I think test courage to the max & mining is one of them. My claustrophobia has got worse since having to wear a mask & the thought of being so far underground in all that hot darkness makes me start to panic. It was a national disgrace that it took so long to acknowledge the Bevin Boys' contribution to the war effort & I was moved beyond words when I saw the memorial to them at Alrewas.

Wow, she sounds like my MIL who is no stranger to a DIL-induced paddy

Mr AE worked in the steel works for years and would regularly come home with burns on his back from spits of molten steel. He took some videos of his workmate doing the work they shared. They horrified me (I'm a walking risk assessment and see danger everywhere and accidents before they happen). All that liquid metal at 1500 degrees being poured out of massive pots...

The war effort was huge and made by so many. No doubt the people who died for our freedom would be disappointed to say the least to see how many people live their lives these days.

 

[Twilight]

Ah. You might need to check on it but my friend's husband drove for an undertaker. I said I'd like my ring going in the fire with me but he said it's not allowed. I'm not sure I'd trust his word but check it out. I decided to be buried on that info so if you find out can you let me know, please?

It's all arranged: direct cremation, no mourners & the ashes to be scattered in situ. When I made my plan I asked if I could wear jewellery & whether I was allowed certain things in with me, everything was acceptable although Snoopy may have to lose his stuffing. Being gruesome gold teeth aren't going to be removed before a cremation in case they damage the equipment so a tiny band of gold won't be either. Obviously pacemakers are a different issue.