Her ring(s)

Mara · 15 Nov 2009, 15:56 by Mara

The odd thing is, is that when I bought my ring, I asked the lady in the shop on what hand I should wear it. It is most common to wear it on the left, unless you're a leftie:

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Her ring sometimes does look green-ish instead of black, even though I'm fairly sure it's an onyx.

Timeless A-Peel · 15 Nov 2009, 18:29 by Timeless A-Peel

I wear mine on my left, even though I'm right-handed, just to mix things up (I wear my watch on my right wrist. I realise that this is technically "wrong," but for me it never made sense to wear a watch on the opposite hand. My right hand's right there when I'm writing. Why would I look elsewhere?) I'm pretty sure Joanna's stone is black, too. Onyx probably reflects colours and such.

Mara · 15 Nov 2009, 18:58 by Mara

Correction: you wear the ring on the opposite hand, I messed up my previous post. :lol:

I'm right-handed, so I wear mine on the left, and so does Joanna. I used to wear my watch on the left too, but since it doesn't really match my ring, I'll be following your example Timeless. :wink:

It's funny how many stones they can do though, but not all of them are pretty looking. Lapis Lazuli for instance is a beautiful stone, but it doesn't really work for a ring.

Timeless A-Peel · 15 Nov 2009, 19:18 by Timeless A-Peel

Mara wrote:Correction: you wear the ring on the opposite hand, I messed up my previous post. I'm right-handed, so I wear mine on the left, and so does Joanna. I used to wear my watch on the left too, but since it doesn't really match my ring, I'll be following your example Timeless.

It's funny how many stones they can do though, but not all of them are pretty looking. Lapis Lazuli for instance is a beautiful stone, but it doesn't really work for a ring.

Well, I did it right by accident then, just by wearing it opposite my watch. There we go! :lol:

Some stones you just can't cut properly for certain settings. I'm not surprised some don't work for rings.

Mara · 18 Nov 2009, 21:15 by Mara

I think I've solved the mystery of Jo's ring. I don't think we were right about the Onyx, it's bloodstone - that's why it sometimes looks black, but it is in fact, very dark green. (with bits of red in it) Stones used to be a hobby of mine, and I still find myself trying to recognize as many as I can, haha. :lol:

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You have to look at it really closely, but thanks to all the HQ picture we've got of Jo, that's not a problem. :whistle:

Here's a picture of what the stone (with loats of red) looks like.

Timeless A-Peel · 18 Nov 2009, 21:48 by Timeless A-Peel

Mara wrote:I think I've solved the mystery of Jo's ring. I don't think we were right about the Onyx, it's bloodstone - that's why it sometimes looks black, but it is in fact, very dark green. (with bits of red in it) Stones used to be a hobby of mine, and I still find myself trying to recognize as many as I can, haha.

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You have to look at it really closely, but thanks to all the HQ picture we've got of Jo, that's not a problem. Here's a picture of what the stone (with loats of red) looks like.

Oh, you're right, it does have little specks of other stuff in it, doesn't it? Cool! Bloodstone! That's awesome. :grin:

Thanks, Maartje--never would have guessed that.

bexyshortcake · 19 Nov 2009, 13:42 by bexyshortcake

Thank you. :happy:

Becka.
xx

Mara · 13 Dec 2009, 00:10 by Mara

Timeless A-Peel wrote:Oh, you're right, it does have little specks of other stuff in it, doesn't it? Cool! Bloodstone!

I recognised it, because I have one. :wink:

I told you I've collected stones for a while, didn't I? Well, I dug them up, and it's most definitely a bloodstone she's wearing. :lol:

It's pretty, I'd love to take a closer look at it. :hearteyes:

Timeless A-Peel · 13 Dec 2009, 01:33 by Timeless A-Peel

Mara wrote:
Timeless A-Peel wrote:Oh, you're right, it does have little specks of other stuff in it, doesn't it? Cool! Bloodstone!

I recognised it, because I have one. I told you I've collected stones for a while, didn't I? Well, I dug them up, and it's most definitely a bloodstone she's wearing.

It's pretty, I'd love to take a closer look at it.

I can see how having one would help identify it. :lol:

Cheers to Maartje and and her stone knowledge. :grin:

Mara · 13 Dec 2009, 10:10 by Mara

Timeless A-Peel wrote:I can see how having one would help identify it. Cheers to Maartje and and her stone knowledge.

That sounds a bit... sad. It is. :lol:

Ah well, I've got an onyx somewhere, heart-shaped, maybe I should wear it again. *dilemmas*

Alright, I shall stop spamming this thread now.

Philippa · 13 Dec 2009, 11:18 by Philippa

The serious look on Joanna's face is hilarious :lmao:

And I really want one of those rings as well, they're fabulous :squee:

Mara · 13 Dec 2009, 11:27 by Mara

Philippa wrote:The serious look on Joanna's face is hilarious.

It is. I'm downloading all the episodes again (had to remove them because of a lack of space on my hard drive), I just love Kate. :lol:

Philippa wrote:And I really want one of those rings as well, they're fabulous.

We can buy you one when we go to London in January? :whistle:

lauraemilyd · 23 Jan 2010, 21:50 by lauraemilyd

here's another look :) such a thoughtful photo.

lauraemilyd · 06 Mar 2010, 00:06 by lauraemilyd

I wanted to open up the topic of signet rings again as I am thinking of purchasing myself one. For those who have one, would you mind posting a photo so I can do some research on to the different styles?

At the moment I am wearing my great grandmother's engagement ring on my 'pinky' finger, its lovely but I am worried about keeping it safe!

Mara · 06 Mar 2010, 00:09 by Mara

lauraemilyd wrote:I wanted to open up the topic of signet rings again as I am thinking of purchasing myself one. For those who have one, would you mind posting a photo so I can do some research on to the different styles?

I have one and I think there's a picture of mine on the forum still too somewhere... Timeless posted a photograph of hers as well, which is really lovely - there's a great variety of styles you can get, but I figured out doing research online is pretty hard. It works best if you actually go up to a few stores and ask about the possibilities.

Timeless A-Peel · 06 Mar 2010, 03:24 by Timeless A-Peel

Mara wrote:
lauraemilyd wrote:I wanted to open up the topic of signet rings again as I am thinking of purchasing myself one. For those who have one, would you mind posting a photo so I can do some research on to the different styles?

I have one and I think there's a picture of mine on the forum still too somewhere... Timeless posted a photograph of hers as well, which is really lovely - there's a great variety of styles you can get, but I figured out doing research online is pretty hard. It works best if you actually go up to a few stores and ask about the possibilities.

I can't remember where I posted my picture, but I'll repost it here.

Mine is actually a school ring, the signet ring tradition not being really big over here, though I dearly wish it were. The company which did it through the school offered lots of styles/stones/engraving options, and I had it sized for my pinky. It's great that you're thinking of getting one! :grin:

Fair warning, though: expect to pay around $500 (250-300 pounds) for a quality one.

lauraemilyd · 06 Mar 2010, 13:22 by lauraemilyd

That's a beautiful ring Timeless! I think it is such a lovely way of remembering special occasions. I was chatting to my Mum about signet rings yesterday, and she had one with onyx in it but unfortunately she melted it down to create another ring :( She still has the onyx though, so I don't know if a jeweler could perhaps make me one and slip that in?

Due to lack of cash (oh the student life!) I am rather hoping that my parents will 'present' me with one as a university leaving gift. We shall have to see, but I'll definitely pop in to a few jeweler's to see what is around.

I couldn't find a photo on the forum of yours MAra- are there any on your FB page? Thanks for all your help lovelies :happy:

Timeless A-Peel · 06 Mar 2010, 18:36 by Timeless A-Peel

lauraemilyd wrote:That's a beautiful ring Timeless! I think it is such a lovely way of remembering special occasions. I was chatting to my Mum about signet rings yesterday, and she had one with onyx in it but unfortunately she melted it down to create another ring :( She still has the onyx though, so I don't know if a jeweler could perhaps make me one and slip that in?

Due to lack of cash (oh the student life!) I am rather hoping that my parents will 'present' me with one as a university leaving gift. We shall have to see, but I'll definitely pop in to a few jeweler's to see what is around.

I couldn't find a photo on the forum of yours MAra- are there any on your FB page? Thanks for all your help lovelies

Thank you! :grin:

The stone is a rose zircon, which is the alternate birthstone for October babies (when you can't get an opal), and I'm in love with pink, so it worked. It's got the school name, my year, and my degree on it, and my initials engraved inside the band. My parents got it for me for grad, so yes, it makes for a lovely present. :grin:

I'm sure you could get the onyx put in--that would be lovely, a real heritage bit. But you'd have to take it in and see what they can do. Good luck! :grin:

lauraemilyd · 06 Mar 2010, 18:49 by lauraemilyd

I shall have a word with a jeweler in my city- he's very talented, and Mum has had some pieces designed there before which are simply beautiful. Failing that, I'm hoping I could pick up a reasonable second hand one somewhere. I shall keep you posted!

Timeless A-Peel · 06 Mar 2010, 18:53 by Timeless A-Peel

lauraemilyd wrote:I shall have a word with a jeweler in my city- he's very talented, and Mum has had some pieces designed there before which are simply beautiful. Failing that, I'm hoping I could pick up a reasonable second hand one somewhere. I shall keep you posted!

That sounds very promising. Whatever you choose, I'm sure we'd all love to see it when it's finished. :yes:

lauraemilyd · 06 Mar 2010, 19:03 by lauraemilyd

Thanks Timeless, let's hope i'm lucky!

Things are extremely exciting at the moment as I've an interview for an internship in the Majority Leader's Office in the House of Representatives in DC! :grin:

Timeless A-Peel · 06 Mar 2010, 19:08 by Timeless A-Peel

lauraemilyd wrote:Thanks Timeless, let's hope i'm lucky!

Things are extremely exciting at the moment as I've an interview for an internship in the Majority Leader's Office in the House of Representatives in DC!

Whoa, that's huge! :squee:

Hope you get it. :hug:

lauraemilyd · 06 Mar 2010, 19:35 by lauraemilyd

Thanks Timeless, just need to schedule an interview now! ARGH! I'm majorly nervous- i had a telephone interview two weeks ago with a member of Congress, and I should hear back at the end of March. Lordy Lordy!

Timeless A-Peel · 06 Mar 2010, 19:45 by Timeless A-Peel

lauraemilyd wrote:Thanks Timeless, just need to schedule an interview now! ARGH! I'm majorly nervous- i had a telephone interview two weeks ago with a member of Congress, and I should hear back at the end of March. Lordy Lordy!

I would probably implode. Telephone interview? Brr. Not big on talking on the phone as it is, less so with government people. More power to you. :lol:

lauraemilyd · 06 Mar 2010, 19:49 by lauraemilyd

Same, i hate talking on telephones for no sane reason! I get jittery just thinking about it!!

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