C.,
Thanks so much. Next July will be 10 years since we lost him. It seems like yesterday, but he is always with me in my heart.

I never take out the diamond studs my grandfather gave me when I was about 10. I also wear a Tiffany silver Atlas ring that my fiance gave me when I got my Master's degree. When I get my engagement ring, that will stay on too.

Other than that, I like to change my jewelry to match my outfits, and I have inherited lot of really neat stuff that's been passed down to me from my grandmother and great-grandmother. My favorites: a tiny gold butterfly with a diamond in the center, given to my grandmother for me when I was born from the Factors (as in Max Factor, Max Factor cosmetics...they were friends of my grandparents), a gold ballerina in an open medallion with her arms raised, holding a pearl, a gift from my grandmother's cousin when I was born, an amethyst and diamond ring my mom gave me when I turned 18 (my dad had given it to her for an anniversary), and a gold bell with tiny gems around the flare. There's a pearl inside the bell, and it actually rings.

There's not a lot of monetary value in the jewelry I have, but it's very sentimental, brings back memories of my mom wearing these items when I was a kid, or how my dad used to open the safe for me and let me look at the jewelry and tell me stories about how it got there or the people that owned it.

I never take off my Phi Mu lavalier, ever.

I also have a silver watch that I feel practically naked without!

I always wear my Aggie ring. I can spot an Aggie a mile away with an Aggie ring-that is the coolest thing about it.

Just wondering; I don't think I've ever seen one
 

Karen, what does an Aggie ring look like that makes it so distinctive?

Hmmm hard to explain, all Aggie rings have the same design unlike most other universities which have different designs. I guess that is what makes it easy to recognize-oh that doesn't make sense does it? Maybe Aggie DZ can chime in here? Wish i could post a picture.

:( Can't wear any jewlry because...
 

...I'm working in manufacturing facility - and safety precludes wearing practically everything. I cannot wear my lavalier every day anymore (like I used to) because necklaces are not allowed. Married people don't even wear their wedding bands and engagement rings out on the production floor. The company's serious about safety - there's a regulation about the size limit on earrings that are worn.

However (:D) I do manage to wear some jewelry. I have an ankle bracelt that's very precious to me - it fits snugly between my work boot and my sock, so it's on all the time. :)

When I start working an office job again in January, I'll get to wear all three of my special pieces - the lavalier, the ankle bracelet, and another one that I recently got. :)

BTW, I'm going to have to look up this Mignon Faget on the internet...seems like her stuff's just the cat's meow! :D

I have to have:

silver watch on left hand

blue topaz ring on left hand from Hunny from JA

on right hand, I switch out rings that Hunny has bought me: right now, it's a silver ring with 3 blue stones in it, or else, a silver JA ring

either my letters or Sigma Nu lavaliere for a necklace

I always have my gold/opal ring that my man gave me 6 years ago and my watch. I used to always have a necklace on, but not anymore, but I have to have my ring and watch!!

You can see a picture of the Aggie ring at the following link:
http://www.aggienetwork.com/ring/ima...c_ring_sym.jpg

The Aggie Ring at A&M is as deep in symbolism as it is in tradition. The shield on the top of the ring symbolizes protection of the good reputation of the alma mater. The 13 stripes in the shield refer to the 13 original states and symbolize the intense patriotism of graduates and undergraduates of A&M.
The five stars in the shield refer to phases of development of the student: mind or intellect, body, spiritual attainment, emotional poise, and integrity of character. The eagle is symbolic of agility and power, and ability to reach great heights as ambitions.
One side of the ring symbolizes the seal of the State of Texas authorized by the Constitution of 1845. The five-pointed star is encircled with wreath of olive or laurel leaves symbolizing achievement and a desire for peace and live-oak leaves symbolizing the strength to fight. They are joined at the bottom by an encircling ribbon to show the necessity of joining these two traits
to accomplish one's ambition to serve.

The other side with its ancient cannon, saber, and rifle symbolizes that the citizens of Texas fought for their land and are determined to defend their homeland. The saber stands for valor and confidence. The rifle and cannon are symbols of preparedness and defense. The crossed flags of the United States and Texas recognize the dual allegiance to nation and state.

Thanks AggieDZ-well explained and love the picture.

Karen

And now after getting my present from my honey, I will never be with out my Tiffany's Silver Venetian necklace and bracelet!! My sweetie has such great taste!!!

oh, and I forgot I never take off my diamond earrings.

Obviously I always wear my wedding rings....my diamond and my wedding ring plus my anniversary band. On my right hand I often wear the ring I had made out of my mom's engagement ring. It consists of three thin bands, a white with gold on either side, and then the diamond is bezel set in white. I have a pair of round diamond studs in yellow that I wore every day practically but Santa brought me a pair of princess-cut studs in platinum that are going to provide some stiff competition. My necklaces vary from day to day as do my bracelets. My favorite bracelet is the one my dad gave me for my 21st birthday, a diamond tennis bracelet in 18k. I don't udually wear a watch, don't know why, I used to. I also have a ton of other rings and I used to match them to my outfit every day, but for sentimental reasons I wear my mom's diamond almost all the time.

Just went on the Mignon Faget site. Sent the link and page to the BF immediately. Love it, love it! Thank you GChatters!!! :D

Oh, I'm always with either my gold ball earrings (or my pearl and diamond earrings) in my first hole, my garnet studs in my second. My Skagen watch, my cross ring and EITHER my gold Zeta bracelet or my diamond and sapphire Zeta dove pendant.
That's about the only jewelry I wear daily. I'll switch out sometimes though.