I never knew Great Grandma Martinez. I heard stories yes, tasted her recipes, saw pictures... But she pasted away before I came to this earth. My mother had some of her jewelry in which she kept in her jewelry box. Growing up I would always "borrow" the jewelry. Most of the jewelry had turquoise in it. It was always large and exotic looking. I think this is where my taste of extravagant jewelry comes from. I could never wear studs or small simple rings. The jewelry I wear has to be unique in size and color, preferably with a story behind it. Anyways, there was a ring that once was my Great Grandmothers that I would always wear. I was searching on etsy earlier this week and I was astonished to find the exact same ring on Recycled Wares. I snatched it up as fast as I could. It currently resides on my right hand. Now I don't have to borrow it from my mom, she'll be happy! And each time I look down at my hand I will be reminded of where I came from. Each time I look at it I smile, because one day I will meet my Great Grandma Martinez in heaven.
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How lucky! I love all my mother's and grandmother's jewelry too!
So special! It's wonderful that you have some little treasures to remember her by =)
I love this story and congrats to you!! It was meant to be. I feel the same way about my grandma's jewelry. It is so nice to have something of hers from the past.
xo,
c
That is such a lovely story.
And your Gradmother clearly had very good taste!
A beautiful story and I love the turquoise touch. I think it's wonderful that you were able to find the same ring :)
that's amazing that you found the same ring! i too have my nana's jewelry, the fun baubles and things, and it feels wonderful to know there's a little part of her with me.
that is amazing, you are so lucky to have found that!
wow that is incredible luck and absolutely beautiful!
Something to treasure for life!!
{wasnt there something else that you have in your home that you found on etsy? or a pair of something? maybe etsy is copying you??!!! }
Beautiful ring! That's so great that you found it somewhere :)
what a beautiful story :)
i agree about having those unique pieces of jewelry. i love those!
that is truly a beautiful ring!
That's so amazing that you were able to find the same ring - it's beautiful!
-miz
such a good story and such an amazing ring!
such a pretty ring! i love jewelry with turquoise in it.
That's awesome that you found the same ring and what a great way to remember her! It's very pretty!
how lovely this is! i love grandma jewelry. i'm blessed to have lots of my gramcrackers.
love.
tif
I love the ring and the story behind it. Great post!
How pretty! i love the color Rachael. your grandmother has great taste (:
Lately I have gotten a lot of my grandmothers jewelry, Most of it all costume and nothing too fancy but I still love it. Luke you I wear a similar looking ring on my right hand... and always think of her.
XX
Jessie
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what a unique and pretty ring and the fact that it has a sweet story to it just adds to its beauty
This is gorgeous and so unique -- I love it!
xo Josie
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I love this story! Its so fun to find beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry... especially antique - but this is even better because of this awesome memory. Have a great weekend!
A Whole Lotta Love,
Adrienne
your grandma had excellent tastes. she def passed it on to you. :)
happy new year!
What a great find!
This is why I love browsing through all the neat stuffs on etsy, I swear.. I can sit there all day!!
I love this and cannot believe you found that same ring-how special!
Wow! I can't believe you were able to find he same ring!! Great blog!
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what a great story! so glad you found it...the ring is beautiful!
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beautiful story, very vintage, antique and full of love and memories.
That's just beautiful!
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