Jewelry

[Graciela 77]

I don't know if other posts have been written about this, but I would like your opinion on Shawn's ring. I read the reviews and one of them said that they could not find the 925 mark on the ring even though it is supposed to be sterling silver. I love the sentiment for very personal reasons and would like to purchase it, but I want to learn if others think it's worth the price, etc.

[GCR18]

I am no expert on jewelry, but if I wore silver I'd buy one. I like it because of its size. It takes alot of room on the finger.

[srgtdj]

I do not have the ring--it's just too large for my finger size--but I thought long and hard about buying it because I do love the sentiment and the idea of having an inspirational ring. I finally decided to get a different ring--not one with any writing on it--just one that I would wear always and attach my own meaning to. I just thought I'd mention this in case you decide not to go with Shawn's exact ring.

[Lwaxana]

On 3/2/2014 Grace K said: I don't know if other posts have been written about this, but I would like your opinion on Shawn's ring. I read the reviews and one of them said that they could not find the 925 mark on the ring even though it is supposed to be sterling silver. I love the sentiment for very personal reasons and would like to purchase it, but I want to learn if others think it's worth the price, etc.

Mine has the 925 mark, right above where it says MILOR ITALY.

This is currently my favorite ring to wear. It is thick, weighty bold and doesn't look dainty. I love that it is a simple design, no fancy design about it. It looks good if your style is elegant or funky. Best of all its very shiny.

I think it is very much worth the price. Here is a link to the original worth $400+ http://www.wrightandteague.com/jewellery/prod-tempest-of-stars/1547/

Here is a picture of me wearing it right now. Size 6.

[Graciela 77]

Thanks ladies. Lwaxana your post was very informative. Looks pretty on your hand. My husband was a Police Officer who died in the line of duty. We always said it was love at first sight for us. And as Shawn explained the last time she showed the ring, Hear my soul speak is only part of a Shakespearian qoute that in full reads " Hear my soul speak. The very moment that I saw you, did I fly to your service." You all have helped me to make the decision to get this ring. I think it may become my signature ring and I will always think of my beloved husband when I look at it. Go Shawn and thanks for sharing!

[SFGIANTSGIRL]

My husband bought me this collection for my birthday last year and I love each piece. I wear them together and sometimes apart. I have the ring, cuff and pendant. Love them.

Deb

[Graciela 77]

Nice SFGIANT GIRL! Just sent Shawn a thanks for sharing her story note on her blog. I cannot wait to get this ring.

[sparklestar]

I have it also. As others stated, it's worth every penny and more. Weighty, marked .925. Purchased my regular size, didn't have to size up. I consider it one of the smartest purchases of my jewelry collection.

[Lwaxana]

On 3/2/2014 Grace K said: Thanks ladies. Lwaxana your post was very informative. Looks pretty on your hand. My husband was a Police Officer who died in the line of duty. We always said it was love at first sight for us. And as Shawn explained the last time she showed the ring, Hear my soul speak is only part of a Shakespearian qoute that in full reads " Hear my soul speak. The very moment that I saw you, did I fly to your service." You all have helped me to make the decision to get this ring. I think it may become my signature ring and I will always think of my beloved husband when I look at it. Go Shawn and thanks for sharing!

You are right, the meaning behind the quote is romantic in nature, though the host who sells it turns it into a religious meaning. In Shakespeare's play, The Tempest, Ferdinand is carrying wood when Miranda offers to help him. Even though, she is perfectly able- he doesn't want her to. He loves her and wants to serve her.

Police officers and those who serve our county are great men. I'm certain your husband was a great man who served you in many ways and I'm truly sorry for your loss. If you get this ring, I hope it brings you much joy.

"I am, in my condition,
A prince, Miranda; I do think, a king;—
I would, not so! — and would no more endure
This wooden slavery than to suffer
The flesh-fly blow my mouth. Hear my soul speak:
The very instant that I saw you, did
My heart fly to your service; there resides,
To make me slave to it, and for your sake
Am I this patient log-man."

[Graciela 77]

Thanks Lwaxana. It is an honor to be his wife. His name is Jim. He served the public with pride and will never be forgotten. "For it's not the way they died, but how they lived that counts." I am excited now and can't wait for the ring. Thanks for the respect for my Jim, the quote, and the story behind it. You're a sweetie.