gorgeous! 
Ok, I thoroughly enjoyed this thread. The stories and all the gorgeous photos! Great idea for a thread. I'm sure I'll gain more 'most favorites' along my lifetime, as there's still much room for new bling; but for now, here's my current selection!
#1. Wedding band
@DanDiAnDi I also chose 18k plain RG for the wedding band! Other rings get rotated, but this one stays forever so had to be as comfortable as a second skin. When we were picking bands we went to ALLL the stores and tried on ALLLLL the rings. None were as perfect as this one, this one had such sweet proportions it was like The One Ring to rule them all! As soon as I put it on we both knew the search was over.
#2. Jadeite bangle
This was actually my mom's bangle, which she wore when I was a kid but has since upgraded to a more substantial piece. I really love how the colors are so different on both sides that it can be flipped and worn two ways! It's oval, and perfect size for me. Rare to find in such a small size, but my picky mom picked it and she's also got small wrists. Love the cool feeling of it, the smoothness, the calm clinking sounds against other bangles.
#3. VCA sweet bracelet
I won a jewelry design contest and a nice sum of money, so of course I decided to use the prize money to buy some jewelry! Originally intended to get Cartier's thin Love, but the fit was all wrong... could not find a hinged bangle that fit right, so "settled" for a bracelet. DH helped me pick this one out. Even my hamster approves.
#4. Tous butterfly ring
DH got this for me on a special birthday, as a symbol of metamorphosis. Change and growth for the better. I really like his thought behind it, also it's such an easy to wear piece that I often choose this over my flashier rings. Butterflies also remind me of my grandma, who taught me how to cut paper ones before I even went to school. She had such an artistic hand, and was truly a beautiful soul. I am so sorry I did not have more time with her, but I treasure the memories I've had with her, cutting paper butterflies being one!
#5. Tiffany DBTY
This is supposed to be for a 2018 Christmas present from DH, but Christmas came in March...It's so dainty, so small, yet so there. Whenever I go wash my hands in the washroom I'll catch it winking at me and I'll wink right back (in my mind). The first piece of jewelry DH ever got me was the Tiffany key in RG (also half-pictured), which I'd worn daily all this time. It seems fitting to be replaced with another Tiffany necklace in RG, but sparklier!
It's wonderful how much joy inorganic materials can bring to our lives, full of stories and feelings we attach to each piece.
This is such a great thread and I love seeing everyone's top 5! This is very hard for me to choose just 5, so I am just picking the top three rings and then two of my other favorites. There are a few more that I could have put, but these win today!
1) This is a 2.7 ct antique asscher that I inquired about when I saw it for sale but wasn't quick enough. However, it was meant to be mine after a dear friend decided to go for a larger one! I had saved a pic of a Tiffany antique asscher ring that was my inspiration, and as always, Caysie found a way with her gift of design and made it even better! The ring is pretty unique, and it will always be in my top 5.
2) This 2.3 ct AVR is special to me for a few reasons. I had looked at AVRs for a long time, and I finally had to go out of my size comfort zone to even order it, but I am glad I did! I am still thrilled to have this gorgeous stone designed by Jonathan of August Vintage and perfectly cut by Yoram of Gem Concepts. This month is exactly 5 years since I got this stone, and I love it just as much today as the day I received it! However, this stone is not in it's permanent home yet. I want it to have a setting that is as complimentary to it as the asscher setting is to its stone. So I hope it won't be too much longer before I reset it.
3) Sapphire is my birthstone, and I love all colors of sapphire! I came across this emerald cut light violet sapphire at Africa Gems, and it was beautifully set in platinum by Caysie of CVB Inspired Design.
4) My favorite earrings are my 2.55 ctw Whiteflash ACA studs! I've had ACA studs for many years, but they grew in size over time!While my earlobes have room for much larger, my lifestyle doesn't really allow for it, so this is my final pair! These are set in WF custom crown platinum settings that were bought with my gift from PS for being the first person to reach 50k posts on the forum!
5) My favorite bracelet, and the one I enjoy wearing most, is my VCA gold vintage Alhambra bracelet! I love the clover motifs and think they go so well with both casual and dressy clothes! This is special to me because I bought this from the VCA boutique I visited on my wonderful visit to Houston and Whiteflash in 2016! I like souveniers from my PS get-togethers!
My advice is to always wait for the things you really love, and never buy when you're in doubt. That way you'll have that collection you desire!
That's great advice!Thank you so very much!!!
Sorry, they posted my real name and photos online so I'd rather not say. Keep a shred of anonymity here! Thank you though. By the way, your AVR is unreal. In your photo, it doesn't look like it's from this world! Like some kind of magical fairy stone, haha.You won a jewelry design contest? I feel like I need to know more about this victory of yours!?! Have you told the story somewhere on this forum already? I'd love to hear it! Gorgeous collection btw! VCA are my HG pieces!
Ok all of the 'update' photos still makes me think this is a monstrosity of a pendant (in a good way!).@chappy i didn't get another neck shot, but this picture should give a better indication of size
Or you have a tiny neck, and a special edition tiny penny?! Very fun piece, thanks for all the extra photos!
Just a head's up - the rubies in the 5 stone are MUCH darker in real life. They're still a very pink ruby, but they're deeper and their color is heavily saturated. Like all reds, they don't photograph well.
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