One thing I didn't expect was for Uncle George to make me a surprise. He was working on a birthday ring for Aunt Margaret and asked me if I ever had a ring. I told him I had one from Grandma Sue, but that I love rings. Before I knew it, he was making a ring just for me.
I have never seen a ring being made from beginning to middle to end. Now I know because I helped Uncle George and watched him as he set and polished the ring from his own basement. First, Uncle George and I bent the silver band with pliers around a circle on the base of the pliers. Second, we took the holder for the gem and soldered it onto the band. Third, we put the gem into the holder with two layers of special paper under it to hold it higher than the case. Next, Uncle George had to polish it on a special machine. He polished the whole ring! Finally, it was time to wear it upstairs and show everyone.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it finished. It was such a beautiful turquoise ring that was so meant for me! Spending time with Uncle George was one of the best times of my life and I will never forget it.
P.S. Here I am with a new ring!
P.P.S. Here is a picture of the ring and bracelet that Uncle George made for Aunt Margaret!
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| Look at that gorgeous turquoise blue and brown! |
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| Doesn't it fit perfectly? Uncle George made it a little big so that I can grow into it. |
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| Uncle George's latest cabochon! |
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| Here I am with Uncle George and my new ring! |
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| This is the ring and bracelet Uncle George made Aunt Margaret while we were there. |
Love,
Evelyn
Oh Eve, that looks absolutely beautiful on you!! I can't wait to see it in person and hear all about your trip.
ReplyDeleteEvelyn,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a wonderful vacation! Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons are one of my favorite places to visit. I have not been to Yellowstone yet, but would love to go. Your ring is beautiful! I know that it is a gift you will cherish for a very long time. What a great experience! Keep up the awesome writing!
Kendall Hunt
Uncle Aaron,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see you either! When I see you in 2 weeks I'll be showing you the ring for sure. I love you.
Hi, Kendall-
I've never met you before, but my mom has. Do you recognize this name...Lara Tingle Ivey? I loved Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons. Have you been on the Alpine Slide? We got to ride down 2 times. It was so fun the first time that we just had to do it again. If you go again, you might want to check out Granite Hot Springs in the Bridger Teton National Forest. You can actually swim in the hot spring mixed with the cold spring. The day we went the water was 101º!!!!!!!
You are right about the ring. I think I will always wear it and move it to different fingers that it can fit on. Thank goodness Uncle George sized it a little big. I probably wear a 5, but he made me a 5 1/2. Thank you for giving me a comment.
Love,
Evelyn Grace Ivey