Good morning, darlings.
I have a ring I would like you to meet.
It’s Art Deco, from the 1930’s. The center stone is an old mine cut diamond, accentuated by three smaller sparklers to each side. The setting is hand-engraved platinum with openwork details.
This beauty came to me by way of Tiny Jewel Box, a wonderful jewelry store here in DC.
They answered every question that came up along the journey (which I was part of in the early stages) AND their incredibly talented goldsmith resized this baby from a size 8 to a 4.5.
Please note: that is not a normal feat of sizing for an ornate antique ring. They didn’t think it was going to be possible, but they managed it without damaging the engraving. Special thanks to Travis, our wonderfully patient and wise sales associate, and Jim, the owner, who is incredibly friendly and warm.
The best part? We found after the fact that my dad had also purchased my mom’s engagement ring at Tiny Jewel Box.
I couldn’t be happier.
xoxo
Becky
PS:
Thank you!!
Becky, K & I gave our congrats to your fiance this weekend but I wanted to tell you how happy we are for you! Congrats!! this is an amazing piece of jewelery.
Thank you so much, Barb!! I heard that I missed a truly lovely phone call – he was very touched by what you had to say. We should get together again sometime soon!
– Becky
Awww. We’d love to get together soon. I’ll have my people contact your people. 🙂
Wow good news! Congratulations! I wish you happiness and lots of love! You have a beautiful engagement ring and know that we are happy for you!
Squeeeee!!!!! Congratulations!
Haha, that’s how I feel about it too!! Thank you 🙂
How wonderful! That ring is absolutely perfect for you. I know how much you love 30s openwork. You have tiny fingers. My God. That sizing feat was a miracle.
Thank you so much, lovely!!
Yay! Congratulations!!! It’s a beautiful ring! And us jewelry ladies are hard to please! He did an excellent job.
Thank you!!! I adore it. Now: to find a wedding band that can measure up!
Yay! Congratulations!!! It’s a beautiful ring!
Congratulations, Becky! It will be a fun quest to find the right wedding band 🙂 Great meeting you! – Christina
Thank you so much, Christina!! I really enjoyed meeting you too. And yes: the search for the perfect band will definitely be fun. I’m looking around a bit already!
– Becky
YAY Love!! Congratulations and such a Beautiful ring!
Thank you!! 🙂
OMG Congrats! It’s such a beautiful ring. I hope you will share the rest of the jewels you’re going to wear in the wedding… 😉
Thank you, dear!! And don’t worry: I will (although that won’t be figured out for a whiiiiile).
Congratulations to you, this ring looks a lot like my Grandma’s Ring that I wish I had! Hers was also from the 1920’s or 30’s…… 🙁
Thank you! That was wonderful era for jewelry, wasn’t it?