I violated my bling-buying ban for this. But come on!

[ihy138]

I had a self-imposed ban on buying bling, as I'm saving up for a larger OEC. However, I saw this ring on JbG's Instagram and had to have it. It's a Victorian, hand-painted portrait ring. I simply adore it! Just wanted to share with everyone.

 

[Niel]

I LOVE this!

 

[ihy138]

I LOVE this!

Thanks, Niel!

 

[JDDN]

Very, very cool! Would love to see a hand shot!

 

[ihy138]

Very, very cool! Would love to see a hand shot!

Well, if you insist! I bought the ring not even knowing what size it was. Luckily, it fits perfectly. Must have been meant to be. Sorry for the bad lighting in the photos.

 

[ihy138]

One for perspective and a shot of the gallery.

 

[JDDN]

Thanks ihy!! It looks way cool on and it's so fun. What a unique piece, I really adore it!! And just your size.....you're right it was meant to be .

 

[MissGotRocks]

What a unique ring! It looks great on your hand!

 

[lambskin]

So cool. Can't help but think of Mr. Whitcomb (Jane Ausin-Pride and Prejudice) a soldier dressed in his fine 'regimentals'.

 

[ihy138]

Thank you so much JDDN!

What a unique ring! It looks great on your hand!

Awww, thank you! I think the oval shape makes my fingers appear a bit leaner!

 

[ihy138]

So cool. Can't help but think of Mr. Whitcomb (Jane Ausin-Pride and Prejudice) a soldier dressed in his fine 'regimentals'.

I thought of P & P as well! Although, I'd much rather think of him as Mr. Darcy (and I've named him as such).

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is just lovely! A little piece of history!

 

[bbziggy]

Love your fantastic portrait ring!! Worth the violation for sure !!

 

[Lovinggems]

Very cool ring, do you know if it there is a story behind the portrait?

 

[pearaffair]

Incredible!

 

[Acinom]

I love this. It looks really rich and cool.
The ring looks stunning on your hand. So unique to wear a piece of art and an historic piece on your hand.

 

[SparklySoprano]

OMG!! This ring is definitely worth breaking the bling-buying ban for. Fantastic find and I absolutely love it!

 

[Sphene]

wow loving Mr Darcy hope he didn't do to much damage to the OEC fund lol

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I LOVE THIS! Super cool

cheers--Sharon

 

[arkieb1]

That is so cool, I thought of Mr Wickham (Austen characters) as well

 

[ihy138]

Thank you so much diamondseeker, bbziggy, pearaffair, sparklysoprano, and canuk-gal! All too kind!

 

[ihy138]

Very cool ring, do you know if it there is a story behind the portrait?

I wish I knew more about it! Grace purchased at the Miami Antique Show, and I think she only knows the relative period (Victorian) and that it was hand painted. I want to know who this gentleman is, but I don't even know where to begin my research.

 

[ihy138]

That is so cool, I thought of Mr Wickham (Austen characters) as well

Too funny! I've started re-watching the miniseries since getting this ring! It makes me feel as though I was there.

 

[endless_summer]

What an awesome ring - It looks fantastic on you!

 

[ihy138]

What an awesome ring - It looks fantastic on you!

Thank you for your kind words!

 

[Rockinruby]

Very cool ring!

 

[ihy138]

Very cool ring!

Thanks a bunch Rockinruby!

 

[tyty333]

I love historic items like that...and what a lovely gent he is!

 

[ihy138]

I love historic items like that...and what a lovely gent he is!

Me, too! I wonder what kind of fellow he was. I wish I knew, but I bet he was of the confident sort.

 

[azstonie]

Ohhhhhh, he's so HANDSOME! Of course you bought this! Had you not, it would be The One That Got Away! Sleepless nights by the boatload.

Its an amazing ring, it looks FAB on your hand