What A Charmer.

My sister made me the most beautiful charm bracelet after I graduated from college, and I'm finally getting around to sharing pictures of it (I graduated almost three years ago). She collected antique charms from all over, and made the bracelet with three different types of chain. She even made it so that it could be attached to a longer chain and worn as a necklace.




Each charm has a special meaning, but the best is the girl on top of the world. She said it's because I've always thought the world revolves around me- yup, even when making the sweetest gift in the world, she's still a typical little sister (who has no idea what she's talking about by the way!) I also love the grapes for my wedding, and the book and apple for teaching.

Birthstone.

I grew up hating my birthstone, the ruby. Maybe it's the whole "wanting what others have" thing, but luckily I grew out of that because now I adore it. When my grandmother passed away she left each one of her daughters and granddaughters a ring. She left me a beautiful silver ring with a large amber stone. I've only worn it a few times, and have let my mom wear it for the past few years- it's a little too big for me and I prefer gold. Then the other day I was looking at the one my grandma left my mom, and I fell in love. It's a gorgeous 14K gold ring with rubies (well, my grandpa said they are rubies, but they may be garnets- either way it's gorgeous). My mom agreed to switch with me, and I'm pretty sure my grandma wouldn't mind considering how much I love this one.



I can't wait to get it resized so I can wear it every day. Isn't it gorgeous?