Dozens of pieces, well appreciated but now lost.
I also have always admired gold and silver.
My Mother's 24 ct gold wedding ring had belonged to my Father's Mother; as he was her first born child of five, it was willed to him. I have no idea when she died. I still have that ring.
When living in London I was taken to St, James Park, near Buckingham Palace where I was shown a small distance away, a long row of the back of large 3 storey houses; My Father pointed out the only one with a large "Bow window". "That was my Mother's house where I stayed in 1916 or1917, before being taken to "Buck House" to be presented to King George V who pinned my "Military Cross" to my Major's uniform."
In about 1930 that whole street became Government offices.
I have more gold rings, also a Birk's 1998 gold watch, presented to me by the AGH board for the 10 years there as President of the Hospital Auxiliary and at the same time for Chairman of Region 9, which I discovered some time later, was the largest area in Ontario. In 5 years I visited 28 hospitals and helped each one organise conventions etc.
After 20 years Birks decided to no longer replace the batteries for free, of any watch no matter the age. The gold bracelet is a wide interesting shape, it keeps perfect time and changes the date each day.
The last time I was in Birks, Kanata, the head sales person told me they still make the same design, in 1998 it cost about $750, in 2018 the price was $5000. Special thanks are to Ray Timmons, who actually chose it.
Re silver jewelry etc: I have some of my Mother's family's 1830s large buttons for males and females, also buckles and cufflinks. In 1956 onwards I have a silver bracelet with handmade ornaments, made by my late husband, a dentist. Each year it was added to on special occasions, 30 pieces of solid silver which became so heavy I added my Father's heavy gold watch chain and wore it as a necklace.
How times and fashions have changed!!
In a drawer I have many small boxes with antique gold and silver jewelry, also a few pieces of black "Jet" mourning brooches and pins (early 1800s).
My excellent pearl necklace and earrings, my 21st birthday present which was from my Parents.
I must find an occasion to wear those again.
When living in England I practically lived with them every day!
Almost bedtime!
I hope you are improving well each day. Your writing certainly seems to be
more cheerful.
Suzanne
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