-The Place You Were Born-

One thing I've always meant to do is have a piece of jewelry made with my family crest on it.


Classier than a class ring, and meant to last longer than most marriages, a tribute piece to the family you come from is just something that damn well suits my fancy. Especially the idea of getting a feminine little pinky ring in sterling.

Heraldry is a weird little side hobby of mine. The failed English major in me is smitten with all the symbolism and the armchair artist in me is lusty for the distinct graphics that each particular family can lay claim to. All this in addition to the former goth childe in me is all over the idea of using it to press me seal into hot wax (I prefer to think of myself as multifaceted).

Plus, I have a feeling it'll go over better with my mother than my planned tattoo of the family motto: Facta non Verba.

Arms/Name/Mantle Ring: irishshop.com $190

-blingy blingy-

Diamonds may be some girl's best friend but rhinestones are this broke bitch's true bestie. Now, Swarovski may not be the cheapest of the cheapies, but for the mid range pricing you're getting beautiful pieces that are gonna last you a good long while.

Plus, the last couple of years they've been coming out with some really adorable cheeky designs. They've also released a series of charm bracelet dangles that include a bunch of Halloween themed pieces. That I'm obsessed with. For real real.

Now my feeble collection is still in its infancy but my mother could pretty much pull a Scrooge McDuck into her jewelry box.



Plus, for Mother's Day I bought mine a new piece for her own charm bracelet and they gave me a coupon for a free necklace. As long as I buy something next month. Which I really don't see being a problem.