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My 10th anniversary rings (solitaire with tree bark band)! Just had to share!

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    Mrs.Lotus    September 2011  

    I've posted on here tons about the ring drama I've had this past year.  My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary two months ago and I never, ever, ever thought he would do anything romantic, especially not get me a new ring.  I had a pink sapphire three stone ring made (that I posted about before) since I wanted something special to mark our anniversary but lo and behold, hubby surprised me with a new solitaire ring.

    To give some background information, my first e-ring was a family ring that I loved when I received it, mostly because I was so happy to be engaged and I do like antique jewelry, but it really has no sentimental value to me in terms of it coming from his family - when we got engaged, we had no money and it was either the family ring from an aunt my husband didn't know at all and who wasn't particularly nice from what we heard or my MIL's solitaire from a bad marriage that almost ended in divorce (only reason it didn't was because my FIL died before divorce was final).  My MIL is evil and I didn't want that ring at all, even though it was the style I loved.  Plus, my husband and I have been through some rocky times the past ten years and in my mind, I wanted something new to mark a "new beginning" with us.  I just didn't think I would get my dream ring.

    So...he surprised me with a simple solitaire, something I have ALWAYS wanted!  It's not big (just .72) but I LOVE it!  And I found a beautiful, simple, thin wedding band (less than 2mm) that resembles tree bark (which has meaning to me since my maiden name means oaktree and it reminds me of my father that passed away). They are both made out of 19k white gold (no rhodium plating), which is nice since I don't have to get them dipped.

    So...I just had to share, especially since I just received the wedding band yesterday!  I finally took some pictures of it this morning.  I feel like in real life, I can't share or get too excited with friends b/c they really don't care but on here, I feel like I can get a bit more excited about my new rings!

    Here are some pics...

    My 10th anniversary rings (solitaire with tree bark band)!  Just had to share! :  wedding Tree Ring 1

     

    My 10th anniversary rings (solitaire with tree bark band)!  Just had to share! :  wedding Tree Ring 2

     

    My 10th anniversary rings (solitaire with tree bark band)!  Just had to share! :  wedding Tree Ring 3

     
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    Mrs.Estep    December 11, 2010   VA

    They are gorgeous!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on 10 years!!!!!!!!!!!

     
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    Mrs.Lotus    September 2011  

    @Mrs.Estep:

    Thank you!  You are too sweet!  :)

     
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    shirasagi    May 25, 2013   GA

    Wow I absolutely love that wedding ring with the tree bark. Absolutely beautiful. It has the traditional look with a hint of uniqueness. Congrats on your upgrades!

     
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    Mrs.Lotus    September 2011  

    @shirasagi:

    Thank you!  :)

     
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    shushu1208    June 18, 2011  

    So beautiful!  I love the meaning behind the wedding band and your solitaire is gorgeous!  Congrats on 10 years :-)

     
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    abbyful    June 7, 2011   Kansas City

    Beautiful! I love the tree-bark band, so unique!

     
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    Cupcake2012    October 10, 2012  

    Wow! Congrats!!!! This is the place the get excited, that's for sure :))) I love them! Especially the bark pattern.

     
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    2ndtime    April 16, 2011  

    Very nice!  I really like the uniqueness of the tree bark band!

     
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    burris4    December 16, 2004   Illinois

    Beautiful!  What a thoughtful gift too.  Congrats on the anniversary and many more to come.

     
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    Juliepants    June 2, 2012   Ontario

    Wow beautiful ring and WOW, 10 years!! Congrats!!

     
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    Miss Sarah Belle    June 9, 2012   Atlanta

    I love that band; very unique!

     
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    BayStateBride    September 1, 2012   Cow Hampshire (wedding in MA)

    Lovely!  Congratulations on 10 years!  :)

     
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    SuzySchmoozy    July 4, 2013   New Hampshire

    Ooo.. it's SUCH a l beautiful set!

     
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    Mrs.Lotus    September 2011  

    Thanks ladies!  I know it's very simple but I think since I had an antique before, that was very different, I really just wanted something classic and simple, but with a little bit of uniqueness.  :)

     
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    bluebird615    July 23, 2011   Toledo, Ohio

    Beautiful! I love the bark band. I was actually looking at sterling silver rings on Etsy that looked like bark and just had to click on your post when I saw the subject! Love it.

     
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    Mrs.Lotus    September 2011  

    @bluebird615:

    That's where I bought the band, from Etsy!  :)

     
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    shyviolette    October 2012  

    Those are beautiful- congrats! I love the tree-bark look on the band; it's so unique and pretty! 

     
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    spaneshal    October 19, 2012   UK

    They compliment each other perfectly, the tree bark texture on the band really sets off the other ring. Congrats on 10 years of happy marriage! :D

     
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    MidnightSun    December 31, 2017  

    What a sweet husband you have! Congratulations on 10 years and on your new rings! 

     
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    maymorganite    September 19, 2012  

    Congrats on your 10 years, and your rings are beautiful! At first I didn't know what to expect with the tree bark pattern, but I fell right in love with it! I think they compliment each other very well, and I love the meaning of the tree bark. You have a very very thoughtful husband :)

     
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    bluebird615    July 23, 2011   Toledo, Ohio

    @Mrs.Lotus: Love Etsy! Im pretty obsessed with the site. Great minds think alike. Good choice!

     
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    cbee    July 26, 2010  

    Congrats!  That is lovely and really nice of your SO.

     
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    abirdword    September 30, 2012   California

    gorgeous set!  congrats!

     

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