I took my wedding rings off shortly after dickhead told me he didn't love me anymore and wanted a new life. Of course, after 22 years my hands were feeling naked so I've been on a mission somewhat looking at different rings. I bought an inexpensive ring a couple of weeks ago that is Navajo made and southwest in nature for my right hand. I was looking for something tuquoise and silver for my left hand but couldn't find anything I liked.

I happened to be in Macys yesterday and was checking out their fine jewlrey - something I'm not typically attracted to. However, there was a beautiful ring I tried on that was sterling silver with black diamond chips swirled around a pearl in the middle. When she said $1100 I didn't hang around. Well I obsessed over this ring the rest of the day and into the night. I couldn't think of anything more "unwedding" like and that appealed to me. I also happen to love pearls.

I went back today and it turns out it was 50% off then another 20% off if I used my Macys card and I get a 12 month plan to pay it off with no interest. I decided to throw in some black onyx earrings I fell in love with too. So, $532 total with monthly payments of $44. Impulsive? yes, should I be saving my money? of course. But for some reason this ring is priceless to me. It's a statement to myself that I'm moving on. It's something tangible that I can look at and remind myself that I'm strong and will not only survive but thrive!

I've never bought any jewlrey that cost more than a few dollars, so even if it was foolish I kind of feel like a princess, even if it's just for a day.