Give Yourself a Right Hand Ring
May 1, 2008 by Kori Ellis
Filed under Gifts
Are you coming out of a relationship? Getting over a bad breakup? You don’t need an engagement ring to make a statement. Instead celebrate YOU by purchasing a special gift for yourself. If you want to splurge on a piece of jewelry, I suggest a right hand ring.
I believe every woman should treat herself to gifts every once in a while. Reward yourself and celebrate your independence, strength and individuality.
Here are a couple of my favorite right hand rings, in various price ranges.
Diamond Flower Right Hand Ring
This 1ct. T.w. diamond ring features a flower pattern made from seven diamonds in the center. The ring is accented with 20 more round diamonds in the 10K gold band. This ring is priced at $1,089 at Zales.
Square Diamond Right Hand Ring
This 14K white gold ring features 1/2ct. t.w. princess cut diamonds in a square which are surrounded by round diamonds. You can get this ring at Zales.com for $749.
Multi-Row Diamond Right Hand Ring
This ring is very simple, yet elegant. It features three 10K white gold bands embellished with seven diamonds. This ring is on sale at Zales for just under $200.
Photo credit: Zales.com
You know I did the same thing. Not as bling of course, but the last time I took my wedding ring off, I went out and bought a nice silver Celtic-patterned ring.
Been three years now.
Yes, I think it’s a great idea to buy yourself something special (big or small) when you are going through a transition period in life.
I think that right hand rings are a fabulous idea for any woman. But, they are especially great to buy or create after a divorce or break-up. Whenever a woman goes through a bad relationship she can find that she loses her sense of self. A right hand ring is a great way to symbolize regaining what has been lost or pushed back.
After my divorce, I stored away all the jewelry my ex gave me. Selling it seemed unrealistic because I would only get a fraction of what it was worth. So, I took my engagement ring, wedding ring and the other pieces that had diamonds to a local jewelry designer. I used a 3-stone pendant, along with the stone from my engagement ring and a few more small diamonds I purchased to create a magnificent right hand ring. I used my less expensive pieces as trade to help pay for the cost of the labor and the additional diamonds.
To me it symbolizes many things, and I am glad I used my engagement ring because the marriage was a learning experience. I’m also glad that I used new pieces to create the ultimate jewel of beauty. I had lost so much of myself in this marriage, the ring is like a phoenix that rose from ashes! It reminds me to always remain true to myself.