Beautiful Heirloom ~~ Memory Lane Monday

 

Two years ago I was visiting my mother and dad

and it was close to my birthday.

My mother went to her bedroom and came out

with this:

 

There is a story behind this beautiful ring.

Call it an heirloom, a gift, a memory,

it is all these wrapped into one.

 

 

 

 

 

Whether it is nickel or platinum,

it abounds in love and memory.

Now it has more meaning than ever.

I've worn it twice since it was given

to me.  The second time at my mother's

funeral December 3, 2012.

 

 

It is beautiful with the detailed filigree and sparkling ruby.

 

 

To me, it is a ruby.  I see my mother

and her spirit

in this beautiful gift.

 

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price

is far above rubies."

Proverbs 31:10-31

 

You can find Proverbs 31 here.

 

 

 

 

This is the orginal box and envelope that

it came in when my mother recieved it from

her mother.

My great grandmother, Jenny Mae Ruby,

 married Guy Lemon, in the early 1900's,

gave this ring to my grandmother.

Gwendolyn Lemon, who married Earl Conto and later became

parents to my mother, Eileen, in 1931. The ruby ring

was passed down to the oldest daughter in each family.

I'm guessing this ring was given to my great

grandmother in the 1930's.

My daughter, Jennifer will be the next recipient.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is it a ruby or a crystal?

A gemologist or authorized antique dealer would know for sure.

We should have it appraised and insured if it is a ruby set in platinum.

This wouldn't take away or add to the sentiment.

It truly represents my mother and her qualities.

Some time ago my sister cross stitched a sampler of a virtuous woman

and inserted many of our mother's qualities

and talents throughout her life.

Mom, you are missed and your memory will live in our hearts

forever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenny Mae Ruby Lemon

Early 1900's

 

 

 

Eileen, my sweet mother. (Early 1990's)

Her smile lives on.

 

 

Queen Bee Cottage is linking up with

Memory Lane Monday, hosted by

Donna Liljegrens at Brynwood Needleworks Memory Lane Monday.

 

 

 

 

 

Linda

QBC