My Dad did good!

[february2003bride]

My father called me today at noon to tell me he wanted to get my mother "something diamond" for their 45th anniversary on Sunday- and oh yeah, he needed it by tomorrow! I e-mailed him 15 different suggestions (3 stone rings, diamond anniversary bands and upgraded engagement rings) and suggested he give her the gift later on in the month but he was adament that he be able to give it to her right away!

Since that meant no White Flash, Signed Pieces or even Blue Nile, I called the one b&m jewelry shop I trust- Aspen Jewelers in Northern Va. My father left the final decision up to me and since my mother works with her hands (she''s a designer), I chose a yellow gold .54 tcw round stones in a channel set anniversary band. My dad gave it to her this evening when I brought it over and she loved it!

The picture does not do it justice. I tried it on

and am really kicking myself for not considering yellow gold. It really makes the diamonds POP! The band is so comfy and feels wonderful to wear! The stones are G VS2 and are so sparkly! I admit- I''m a tad bit jealous!

My mom definitely deserved this and she was floored

She plans to have an oval amythest (sp?) reset into a yellow gold solitare to pair up with the anniversary band!

 

[bling*diva*]

~~Awwww, that''s so sweet of your dad (and of you for helping him)!!!!

 

[february2003bride]

Last picture. I only took two before I put in back in the box and rewrapped it. I wish I could capture the beauty of this ring! It really stood out among the white gold and platinum rings at the jewelers!

 

[february2003bride]

Thanks bling diva! I kept saying "Isn''t that so romantic??" which started to annoy poor DH who had just got off a flight from Belgium, lol! He was a good sport about being dragged to a jewelry store after such a long flight.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Just goes to show that girls are never too old to enjoy new diamonds! Very pretty band! You did a great job on very short notice!

 

[mrssalvo]

yes he did..it''s beautiful..

 

[Kaleigh]

Yessy he did. So glad your mom loved it. It''s lovely. You did a great job on such short notice.

 

[marriahlyn]

I love it. My dad bought my mom an anniversary band like that for their 25th-7 years ago. It''s white gold though as mom has never worn yellow. I make her take all her jewelry off every so often because her skin sheds and I hate dirty jewelry LOL. My father wants to buy my mom a small Tiffany & Co. ring (he could afford any size, but mom doesn''t like big). She prefers to wear her .10 chip in illusion setting because it signifies where they were when they got married (in high school) and how far they made it-32 years. I keep begging her to get the Tiffany!!

 

[Dee*Jay]

How sweet! What a beautiful way to celebrate 45 years of marriage!

 

[blodthecat]

It''s beautiful...


And BTW......Yellow gold is coming back into vogue again!

Blod

 

[FireGoddess]

Lovely ring! Your dad did great!!

 

[FacetFire]

Oh, it''s beautiful! You did SUCH a good job! They look like really lively stones! Congrats to your parents!

 

[lizz]

Such a nice anniversary gift. Nice choice!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I am biased when it comes to yellow gold - although there are tons are beautiful platinum and white gold rings here - but that polished yellow gold with white diamonds makes my heart sing!

You made a wonderful selection - I''m sure your Mom is thrilled!

 

[february2003bride]

Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!

My mother adores the ring even though its too small. She''s wearing it on her pinky right now (I hope she doesn''t lose it because it''s too loose on her pinky!) and will take it next week to get sized.

I was amazed at how comfortable it is to wear! It''s thicker than any of my bands but looked so good that I''m really contemplating a wide band for myself (no larger than 4mm). Poor DH!

 

[luvsdiamonds]

that is sooooo sweet. You guys done so good!

 

[Sundial]

What a gorgeous anniversary ring - your Dad DID do good!!!

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi Februarybride ~

Congratulations to your Mom & Dad on their 45th Wedding

Anniversary!!!

May they be blessed with health, happiness and much love!

It was so sweet of you to help your dear dad out

... sometimes Dad''s just need a lil'' nudge in the right direction.

The ring is pretty! I bet your mom is head over heals over it!

Take care and have a great 4th of July!

 

[KristyDarling]

Awwww, beautiful choice and a very sweet gift! I too find myself gravitating towards YG more often these days. Congrats to your parents!