THIN GOLD RINGS : THE MYSTERIOUS CITIES OF GOLD EPISODES.
Thin Gold Rings
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body"
(ring) sound loudly and sonorously; "the bells rang"
A circular band of any material
A thin band or disk of rock and ice particles around a planet
(ring) a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity"
A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority
(of a garment or other knitted or woven item) Made of light material for coolness or elegance
thinly: without viscosity; "the blood was flowing thin"
(of a person) Having little, or too little, flesh or fat on their body
lose thickness; become thin or thinner
of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section; "thin wire"; "a thin chiffon blouse"; "a thin book"; "a thin layer of paint"
Having opposite surfaces or sides close together; of little thickness or depth
A yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, valued esp. for use in jewelry and decoration, and to guarantee the value of currencies
coins made of gold
made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons"
An alloy of this
A deep lustrous yellow or yellow-brown color
amber: a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"
8/365: Proud of My Ghetto Rings
4/29/09
Chris and I got engaged when I was 19 and he was 22. I have never been a girl too concerned about jewelry, so when we had a conversation about what kind of engagement ring I would like I said, "Just a band and a diamond. I don't care." When he finally popped the question I got exactly what I had asked for and I couldn't have been more thrilled.
Now, fast forward about ten years or so. During that time I did start to get a little bothered by the fact that my rings are gold because A) I do not own any other gold jewelry because B) gold has been considered "out of style" for many years. Then, once I started my photography business I REALLY started to notice girls' engagement and wedding rings because I'm constantly photographing them.
So, I guess it was just a matter of time before I suggested to my husband that we "upgrade" our rings. All I want are silver bands, though, not necessarily more diamonds or anything fancy like that. He didn't see the point in it a few years ago, but now that he's lost almost 100 pounds in the last year his wedding band is barely hanging on to the only finger it still fits - this thumb! Because of that, he is now more willing to go ring shopping with me, but he did say to me once, "I think I'll kind of miss our ghetto rings." That funny little comment made me realize how proud I actually am of my "ghetto rings", because they are a symbol of how young and poor we were when we first got engaged and how far we've come together.
So, even if I do eventually switch over to silver rings, I'll probably string our gold bands onto a thin gold chain and wear them on occasion. (BTW, notice the solitaire diamond necklace I am wearing in this photo? My mother had that made as a gift to me using the diamond that was in her wedding ring when she was married to my father. So, I guess I sort of got the idea from her.)