Jewelry for Union

[Anniejustagirl]

Anybody know a place with rings....
females entwined or something on the theme of joining?

So many Pride sites to look through... thought i'd throw it out there and ask anyway.....Thanks in advance.

 

[playwithlezli]

how about looking to your ethno-cultural roots for symbology? Celtic knots and so on as appropriate?

Or a tibetan neverending knot, which is I think, in various forms in many cultures (hey, look, it's a meme!)

 

[naughtyinsilk]

Do the rings have to match?

My advice would be to make getting the rings a pleasurable experience that you can both share. Try looking around the antique markets, flea markets and antique shops. So much of the older jewellery is just beautiful and so much better value for money than the new stuff. This way you can find rings that you like for what they are, if you are giving them to each other as a celebration of your love for each other that represents your combined femininity so much better than any symbol can.

I was a best man at a lesbian wedding earlier this year, it took us about 6 months to find two rings that both girls loved but it was worth the wait, and the hunting around was a hell of a lot of fun. ANd as different colours suited both girls in the end it was better that the rings didnt match, as that would have just been a compromise, whereas they both ended up with rings that they totally adore.

Good luck to you both, now both of yyou bugger off out and try some joint retail therapy

 

[Anniejustagirl]

how about looking to your ethno-cultural roots for symbology? Celtic knots and so on as appropriate?

Or a tibetan neverending knot, which is I think, in various forms in many cultures (hey, look, it's a meme!)

That's a good thought.... being adopted i really don't have much for roots that i'm tied to..... P is Irish and loves that part of her being....

Yes, a very good thought!

Thanks, Hon!

 

[Anniejustagirl]

Do the rings have to match?

My advice would be to make getting the rings a pleasurable experience that you can both share. Try looking around the antique markets, flea markets and antique shops. So much of the older jewellery is just beautiful and so much better value for money than the new stuff. This way you can find rings that you like for what they are, if you are giving them to each other as a celebration of your love for each other that represents your combined femininity so much better than any symbol can.

I was a best man at a lesbian wedding earlier this year, it took us about 6 months to find two rings that both girls loved but it was worth the wait, and the hunting around was a hell of a lot of fun. ANd as different colours suited both girls in the end it was better that the rings didnt match, as that would have just been a compromise, whereas they both ended up with rings that they totally adore.

Good luck to you both, now both of yyou bugger off out and try some joint retail therapy

They don't Have to. I had thought it might be rather nice, but it certainly doesn't have to be that way.

Does sound like a grand time! So if that is the route i decide to take oh wise one..... Just how to make the asking a special event....

I know i can do this on my own, but i do like the input given around here. Hmmmmmmmmmm

Looking forward to this next week. Her son and possibly her daughter will be here over Thanksgiving. Haven't seen the son in over 5 years and that's going to be interesting to say the least. So hoping to get a little one on one time with him. Getting along better with her daughter since she and P had a nice talk and worked through a lot of emotions on both sides. Both kids could be wonderful for this part of my life's journey. I'm keeping a good thought for sure.

 

[playwithlezli]

They don't Have to. I had thought it might be rather nice, but it certainly doesn't have to be that way.

Does sound like a grand time! So if that is the route i decide to take oh wise one..... Just how to make the asking a special event....

I know i can do this on my own, but i do like the input given around here. Hmmmmmmmmmm

Looking forward to this next week. Her son and possibly her daughter will be here over Thanksgiving. Haven't seen the son in over 5 years and that's going to be interesting to say the least. So hoping to get a little one on one time with him. Getting along better with her daughter since she and P had a nice talk and worked through a lot of emotions on both sides. Both kids could be wonderful for this part of my life's journey. I'm keeping a good thought for sure.

WOW! Just when you think you can slow down and do some coasting life gets interesting eh Annie!

I give my head a shake from time to time, I had to make some very tough decisions when I was debating going the distance with my gel. But it is definately worth it

Let me know how the ring thing goes-maybe I can take a couple of shortcuts when my turn comes!

And if you want ideas on design or symbology, just ask-I love that kind of thing.

Brings out my inner artsy-fartsy so to speak, (but if you tell anyone, I'll have to kick your ass-ya here!)

 

[Anniejustagirl]

WOW! Just when you think you can slow down and do some coasting life gets interesting eh Annie!

I give my head a shake from time to time, I had to make some very tough decisions when I was debating going the distance with my gel. But it is definately worth it

Let me know how the ring thing goes-maybe I can take a couple of shortcuts when my turn comes!

And if you want ideas on design or symbology, just ask-I love that kind of thing.

Brings out my inner artsy-fartsy so to speak, (but if you tell anyone, I'll have to kick your ass-ya here!)

i actually looked forward to life taking on some more speed, but in my own way once the daughter was on her own and doing well. That's falling into place Very nicely i must say. It's great to even like the boy she has decided on. I have some pretty tough standards and he's hung in there.... even after i slapped him up side the head a time or two! sooooooooooo

I thought about designing, but i'm rather in the middle of bumm-fuck so finding someone to do the design might be tough.... i don't have the access these days.... hmmmm.... the college art department maybe?!?! Thinking... thinking

Can check the local jewlers to see if they have access to a designer.... mega bucks?!?! more thinking...

I will accept any and all ideas. I have no qualms about ripping off other people's ideas and designs for my own good! *grin* P does have a tat on her leg that got me started about intertwined symbols.

and who would i tell that you haven't already informed?!?!?!?!

 

[naughtyinsilk]

Does sound like a grand time! So if that is the route i decide to take oh wise one..... Just how to make the asking a special event....

I know i can do this on my own, but i do like the input given around here. Hmmmmmmmmmm

Looking forward to this next week. Her son and possibly her daughter will be here over Thanksgiving. Haven't seen the son in over 5 years and that's going to be interesting to say the least. So hoping to get a little one on one time with him. Getting along better with her daughter since she and P had a nice talk and worked through a lot of emotions on both sides. Both kids could be wonderful for this part of my life's journey. I'm keeping a good thought for sure.

My suggestion is talk to both of her children and ask for their ideas, including them will dispel any notion that you are trying to shut them out of their mothers life. It will also increase their feeling of being part of the new family unit.

A river cruise with a meal would be a really romantic place to ask her in my opinion, how many of you are there for the occasion could also be thouht about.

Good luck however you do it, and happiness and a wonderful future to you both

 

[Anniejustagirl]

My suggestion is talk to both of her children and ask for their ideas, including them will dispel any notion that you are trying to shut them out of their mothers life. It will also increase their feeling of being part of the new family unit.

A river cruise with a meal would be a really romantic place to ask her in my opinion, how many of you are there for the occasion could also be thouht about.

Good luck however you do it, and happiness and a wonderful future to you both

Had already decided to do that with her kids. And for all the reasons you've suggested Wonder how good they are at keeping secrets?!

That would be a nice way, but nothing like that around here.
Did think that maybe.... there is a nice place on the river with these specials spots for two.

Thanks, naughty!

 

[playwithlezli]

i actually looked forward to life taking on some more speed, but in my own way once the daughter was on her own and doing well. That's falling into place Very nicely i must say. It's great to even like the boy she has decided on. I have some pretty tough standards and he's hung in there.... even after i slapped him up side the head a time or two! sooooooooooo

I thought about designing, but i'm rather in the middle of bumm-fuck so finding someone to do the design might be tough.... i don't have the access these days.... hmmmm.... the college art department maybe?!?! Thinking... thinking

Can check the local jewlers to see if they have access to a designer.... mega bucks?!?! more thinking...

I will accept any and all ideas. I have no qualms about ripping off other people's ideas and designs for my own good! *grin* P does have a tat on her leg that got me started about intertwined symbols.

and who would i tell that you haven't already informed?!?!?!?!

oh yah......

 

[Tymeless]

goodluck to both of you!

 

[Etoile]

My wife knew she wanted a poesy ring, so we got the one in the attachment. They are identical except that hers is 18k yellow gold and mine is 14k white gold. Do keep in mind your jewelry preferences, and don't worry about preferring separate colors! Men don't usually have a preference for white vs. yellow gold, so they go with whatever their wife prefers. But when it's two women, you have to be a little flexible.

Now, as for jewelry for your union! If you have lots of money, you could look at Love and Pride - very expensive stuff, but nice. There's Jewelry by Ponce too, they have been around for a long time and advertise in a lot of gay publications. The site is kind of a pain to look through...make sure you view all 8 pages in the rings section.

 

[naughtyinsilk]

Etoile, those rings are just beautiful.

Our wedding rings are in white gold, neither of us like yellow gold, my engagement ring is also white gold in a celtic knot design with two hands clasped together in the centre.

 

[Anniejustagirl]

goodluck to both of you!

Thanks, Hon! *HUGZ*

 

[Anniejustagirl]

My wife knew she wanted a poesy ring, so we got the one in the attachment. They are identical except that hers is 18k yellow gold and mine is 14k white gold. Do keep in mind your jewelry preferences, and don't worry about preferring separate colors! Men don't usually have a preference for white vs. yellow gold, so they go with whatever their wife prefers. But when it's two women, you have to be a little flexible.

Now, as for jewelry for your union! If you have lots of money, you could look at Love and Pride - very expensive stuff, but nice. There's Jewelry by Ponce too, they have been around for a long time and advertise in a lot of gay publications. The site is kind of a pain to look through...make sure you view all 8 pages in the rings section.

I love your rings.... i like the unique similarity.

I had run across those sites in searches. Love and Pride does have some great designs. I could swing the price, but i think she'd kill me if i spent that much on a ring... she's very practical.

Thanks much for the assist!