the ring

next time i'll tell the story of the engagement. but for now, a little about the ring (adapted from a post on flickr shortly after the proposal). i never thought i'd wear a diamond, but this ring is perfect- unique and beautiful and very us. it's extra special because the engagement rings of two of our friends came from the same antique jeweler, on green st. in northampton (we'll be going back to serena for our wedding bands). the ring is circa 1930, handmade, platinum with a baguette on either side and an art deco setting. what i love most of all about it, of course, is the eternal reminder of our love and affection for each another. that's cheesy, but true.

a note on the reasons behind the antique ring: all along we both knew we didn't want any part of buying a new diamond. when he first mentioned the idea of an antique ring, i loved it. i'm drawn to antique and vintage items anyway, and i love the sense of history. an antique engagement ring seemed like the perfect way to find a ring that was conflict-free, unique, and fit our style. i knew that when we got engaged, the ring would be antique. he deserves all the credit for choosing the perfect one, of course- and for devising a wonderfully sweet proposal.