When hubbie and I got engaged money was tight.  But my little diamond ring is still so special it was picked with love and that was all that counted. I never minded it was a fraction of what most people spend.  I was so loved up all the mattered was the two of us making that commitment.

Whirlwind Romance

We were fresh into our relationship, engaged a month into dating.  Money was tight but we didn’t want to wait. I had come out of a eight year relationship and wasn’t getting any younger.  My husband was just eager to settle down from the very first moment we set eyes on each other.  This came as a surprise after splitting up with someone who found it hard to commit after so many years. Although my ex and I did have a wedding booked we never got that far!  I felt I was dragging him down the aisle and it wasn’t on his free will.  Whereas my lovely husband was more than willing!!!  He really is my happily ever after.

Nine Years Later

Fast forward 9 years later with two kids and one dog joining us, a whole load of sleepless nights, parental angst and those normal family ups and downs. Given all of this I think my hand deserves a little extra sparkle this Christmas. I would love something vintage perhaps an antique ring as a celebration of having survived having two children under two, the potty training, the 1am starts…

It would be a lovely treat before we start the teenage years, because apparently we haven’t seen anything yet! We barely made it through the early years so heaven help me. I guess I have so many more challenges ahead.  Which we shall be looking forward too but a little apprehensively!

I think I will start name-dropping heavily and hopefully hubbie will get the hint. I love that Berganza is more about one off pieces – if your declaring your undying love you don’t want a piece of jewellery everyone already has.  Brilliant Earth also has some great looking antique pieces as well.  It’s nice having something a bit more special and although it might seem expensive – it can become a heirloom your children pass on to their children.

Katie from www.orlajames.com said “Bespoke jewellery is definitely my favourite choice, never will you bump into someone with the same jewellery as you and as you say it can become a family heirloom. However jewellery like this can come at at premium!”

Although looking at our bank account I have a feeling hubbie won’t be able to stretch to a vintage ring this year, but I will keep my fingers crossed one day I can add another ring to cherish as much as my first.