No, I never take any of my pieces for granted, let alone my ring collection.
Rn I don't have an engagement ring, just my band which is uber special, & since I'm a CS freak I usually wear one on that finger each day that acts like an engagement ring.
My gemstone & diamond jewelry collection, as well as my antique jewelry collection is so special to me. It is what tethers me here mentally & touching them, looking at them, going through them helps to destress me.
It's a collection that soothes my nervous system just by looking at them & knowing their mine.
It sounds very Gollum like when typed out like this, but I do not feel as though it's unhealthy. It's just a highly beloved hobby & my only true one besides crystals & minerals which is a whole other interest.
I am excited to keep adding & fine tuning my collection. I'm constantly aware that I own some pieces that are stunning & while I feel somewhat lucky, I also worked hard to be able to purchase them myself & have enough of an interest & drive to collect.
Who better to have lovely fine jewelry than those with an obsessive interest & high revere?