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Mom's Wedding Set...now mine

P: 10/20/2004 8:13:45 PM
dberg Rough Rock Total Posts: 52 Last Post: 10/25/2004 Member Since: 1/26/2004	There was always an understanding that I would one day inherit my mothers wedding ring set. Recently, I found myself back home in Boise because we thought mom had Pancreatitis. During her hospital stay, she presented me with her wedding ring set as a graduation present (masters) from herself and my father (who passed away 8 years ago). She told me she had decided it was silly of her to wait until she died to give me her ring when she could enjoy it on my finger while she was alive. Unfortunantly, Mom's Pancreatitis turned out to be advanced pancreatic cancer, and her 3-6 month prognosis turned out to be 6 weeks. I'm so happy she was able to have those 6 weeks with me proudly wearing her rings. Eventually, I'll need to have the prongs retipped. The ring itself is .69 E-F SI2 (although it faces up clean and sparkles like crazy when clean, which it is not in the picture.) It is set in 14k WG. The odds are good, but the goods are odd.
Posted: 10/20/2004 8:13:45 PM

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P: 10/20/2004 8:31:53 PM
PunchNPie75 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,227 Last Post: 2/9/2008 Member Since: 8/5/2004	That's a beautiful ring set full of so much love, sentiment and memories. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sure your mother's heart was filled with pride to see you wear it! My favorite color is sparkle!!!
Posted: 10/20/2004 8:31:53 PM

P: 10/20/2004 9:19:54 PM
KBerly Ideal Rock Total Posts: 964 Last Post: 1/16/2007 Member Since: 4/21/2004	dberg, i am sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your story. it is so wonderful to have a such a beautiful and sentimental piece to continue to pass thru the family for years to come. i am glad your mom was able to see wear it and she was able to give it to you personally.
Posted: 10/20/2004 9:19:54 PM

P: 10/20/2004 9:32:18 PM
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003	I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is not an easy part of life. I am happy that you have these beautiful pieces to remember her by. May these special momentos remind you of you mom and bring you some comfort. _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die.
Posted: 10/20/2004 9:32:18 PM

P: 10/20/2004 9:40:32 PM
MelissaSue Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,006 Last Post: 10/30/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004	What a BEAUTIFUL set! The story behind her giving it to you is wonderful, although sad. Brought tears to my eyes. Melissa
Posted: 10/20/2004 9:40:32 PM

P: 10/20/2004 9:46:19 PM
alexah Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,032 Last Post: 2/16/2008 Member Since: 2/14/2004	I'm very sorry about your loss dberg... it sounds like your mother loved you very much & was v proud of you. It's a very luvy set - I hope it brings you as much joy as I'm sure it brought your mother over the years... Your grandmother's cameo that you posted earlier (in jewelry pieces) is also stunning _______________________________________ "any diamond given with love is a beautiful thing"
Posted: 10/20/2004 9:46:19 PM

P: 10/20/2004 10:31:15 PM
Daniela Ideal Rock Total Posts: 703 Last Post: 8/16/2006 Member Since: 10/2/2003	That is a beautiful set and a beautiful story. You sound like a very loving and appreciative daughter, and I'm sure that your mom is very happy to see you wearing her rings in the little time she has left with you. My heart goes out to you.
Posted: 10/20/2004 10:31:15 PM

P: 10/20/2004 10:49:19 PM
Patty Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,031 Last Post: 6/4/2008 Member Since: 12/7/2003	dberg, I'm so sorry about your loss. The ring is beautiful and it is sweet that your mom got to see you wearing it before she died.
Posted: 10/20/2004 10:49:19 PM

P: 10/21/2004 12:07:40 AM
sevens one Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,537 Last Post: 9/8/2009 Member Since: 4/14/2004	Cherish it. How special. ______________________________ "You kept making all the stops?" "Well, people kept ringing the bell!" ls gift
Posted: 10/21/2004 12:07:40 AM

P: 10/21/2004 10:55:16 AM
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004	i, too, am so so sorry to hear about your loss. the ring is just beautiful. _____________________ Cap'n Zales says, "Friends don't let friends buy the $199 holiday special! Hardy-har!"
Posted: 10/21/2004 10:55:16 AM

P: 10/21/2004 11:26:09 AM
Diamondsbybree Ideal Rock Total Posts: 575 Last Post: 5/5/2005 Member Since: 6/24/2004	Oh dberg..... I am sooo deeply sorry for your loss. I followed your heartfelt story on another thread. My heart aches for you and you are in my prayers.
Posted: 10/21/2004 11:26:09 AM

P: 10/21/2004 12:37:36 PM
jewelryjunkie Rough Rock Total Posts: 75 Last Post: 8/9/2006 Member Since: 7/19/2004	Such a beautiful ring. I'm soooo sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. My father died 5 months ago from cancer so my heart goes out to you. I know a bit about what you're going through. I'm glad that you have time to say good bye and say all the things you need to say. Eventhough I don't know your name I'll keep you in my prayers. Take care of yourself. Thank goodness we have friends and diamonds to put a sparkle into the darkest times of our life. Julia ... "In the long run we only hit what we aim at." - Thoreau
Posted: 10/21/2004 12:37:36 PM

P: 10/21/2004 12:43:24 PM
Chrono Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,328 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2004	dberg, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I imagine her heart must be bursting with pride to see you proudly wearing her wedding set. Your ring holds more personal value than any amount of money. Your story is so sad and at the same time so beautiful. Wear it in fond rememberance.
Posted: 10/21/2004 12:43:24 PM

P: 10/21/2004 12:55:53 PM
jodstr2 Rough Rock Total Posts: 27 Last Post: 3/15/2005 Member Since: 10/14/2004	sorry to hear about your mom, please accept my condolences. it's nice that she got to see you wearing her set. (I hope it's ok that I'm posting in your thread, I'm new here.)
Posted: 10/21/2004 12:55:53 PM

P: 10/21/2004 2:02:51 PM
Matata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,647 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 9/10/2003	DBerg! Nice to see you here. I've missed you and you already know you're in my prayers. P.S. Are ya ready to move back to the Pacific Northwest yet? M. ~~~~~~~~~~ There is only one way to achieve happiness on this terrestrial ball, and that is to have a clear conscience or none at all. Ogden Nash
Posted: 10/21/2004 2:02:51 PM

P: 10/21/2004 2:43:19 PM
dberg Rough Rock Total Posts: 52 Last Post: 10/25/2004 Member Since: 1/26/2004	Thanks everyone for the kind words. My brothers and I were very fortunant in that we had enough time to say everything we needed to say to mom, but not so much time that we worried about how much or how long she was in pain. I took a loop to the diamond and the only inclusion I can see is near the bottom of the stone, covered by a prong. I can only see it if I'm look at it from an angle on the side, not from the top down. Matata! It's great to see you again. DH and I are moving back to the NW in late spring or early summer 2005! (If everything goes according to plans) Woo Hoo! Sounds like we're looking at the Vancouver/Portland area. I'm so excited I can hardly see straight! The odds are good, but the goods are odd.
Posted: 10/21/2004 2:43:19 PM

P: 10/21/2004 3:24:51 PM
didiamond Ideal Rock Total Posts: 589 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/30/2004	dberg, I'm a little late here but I also wanted to express my condolences to you and your family. It sounds like it meant the world to your mom that you should have her rings. Cherish them with every memory of your mother and father.
Posted: 10/21/2004 3:24:51 PM

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