What brings out the Gollum in you?

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Fascinating, Mith. A ring found in a secret drawer with inscriptions on it. I had a family heirloom of sorts - necklace charm with my name carved into it. My name has been passed from generation to generation and my Mom gavei t to me when I was fourteen or so. Unfortunate, this last summer, the chain broke, and it was lost.

If the charm was lost locally you never know ...My aunt lost her wedding ring on the beach and found it there by chance a year later .. she has a habit of running her hand through the sand - which is how she lost it in the first place....
It is sad to lose something with family links which is why I am so cautious about wearing the bequests of deceased foremothers and jewellery is so personal - My excuse for not getting my mum's engagement ring altered to fit me is that I need to grow my nails to be worthy of it but really I just don't feel ready to wear it.

The engraved ring is a mourning ring and I have just remembered that another reason for stopping wearing it was becasue the hallmarks had worn so much and I wanted to look them up to see if I might be able to trace the person it is dedicated to - they give the year and place of manufacture and since the poor girl's name and age is inscribed inside there is a chance. The words round the outside are "may every blessing attend your grateful heart" - which is really much nicer than the One ring's....