My mother has a beautiful "Mother Ring." If you don't know what that is, it's a ring with a stone that represents the birth stone of each child in the family. Click on this link to read that story.
I have always thought that I wanted one. You know, one that represents each of my kids. But I already have my mom's ring, so I have been wanting something of my own. But what?
A few weeks ago my dearest friend in the whole wide world sent me an updated version of The Mother Ring. (Because "ring" – get it?)
First, let me tell you a little about my friend (my BFF!), Pandora – her close friends call her Pam. She's funny and smart and the most caring person you would ever want to know. I've known and loved her for the past 40 years, which is pretty much a lifetime, isn't it?
She won't mind me telling you that she has MS and that some days are better for her and some are worse. On her good days she can be found making jewelry in her little workshop.
Check out her Facebook page: Pandora Lee Originals.
Anyway, back to the Mother Ring. Here's what's on the other side of those little bars:
She stamped each of my kids' names and the year of their birth on each one and attached each of their birthstones. I was surprised to find five instead of just four. That's when I realized she had added my grandson, Asher. I'm seriously in love.
Amy, my first-born arrived in June of 1983 and is my Pearl of Great Price. Perfect and beautiful.
Adam was born in July of 1986. The red garnet is his stone. He's my crazy-making, passionate one.
Lucy came to us in August of 1993. Represented by the peridot, which is bright and rare.
Jon was born in December of 1995. The blue stone is Tanzanite. Unique and interesting.
Asher, our grandson was born in August of 2014. Another peridot, but in a smaller package.
Could I be any more in love with a piece of jewelry? It's such an elegant piece and absolutely one-of-a-kind.
It hangs on a long 20" silver chain and I've worn it pretty much every single day since I received it. I lovingly caress the bars and play with them throughout my day as I send up prayers for each one daily. It has become a talisman of the bond I have with each of them and also reminds me to bring each of their names and cares before God.
I have ooh-ed and aah-ed over this piece so much to Pam until I have finally succeeded in talking my very generous friend into letting me offer a giveaway on my blog for one of these gorgeous custom pieces for one lucky reader, just in time for Mother's Day.
So let's do a comment drawing shall we?
What you will receive if you are the lucky winner:
One custom made silver charm holder, exactly like mine, with the names and birthdates of each of your kids engraved on silver bars, along with each of their birthstones.
To enter the drawing for a chance to win your own custom made "Mother Ring" like the one pictured above, please leave me a comment on this post and tell me…
- How many kids do you have?
- What are their names and birthdays?
I will choose ONE lucky winner on Monday, April 27th, 2014 at 11am PST.
Thanks so much for reading my blog and best of luck!
I am not receiving any compensation for this post. In fact, I've purchased the custom jewelry from Pandora Lee Originals to offer as a giveaway gift to one of my readers. The opinions are also my own.
How nice of you for doing this. Thank you!Mis amores are two daughters and two grandkids 🙂
Bettina August 1976
Carolina October 1977
Mariana January 2009
Jorge November 2014
PS I hope I win 🙂
I have 2 kids. Samantha, Oct 2002 & Sawyer, May 2007 I love Pam’s jewelry <3
It’s a beautiful piece !Kevin born in December 1986 (my stepson but have grown to love him as my own)
Matthew, my first born, February 1994
Amanda, my baby girl, October 1996
Good luck to all oxox
It’s absolutely charming!! I have one beautiful daughter, her name is Stephanie and she wss born on May 18, 1989.
My two precious sons are Eric – born on February 4, 1987 and Nicholas -born on June 27,1995.Thank you Marta.
Good luck to everyone!
I have two daughtersEmily Suzanne July 5,1976
Leslie Ann January 16,1979
And two grandsons
Jack May 16,2008
Wyatt July 11,2013
I don’t have children of my own but I would love to give one to my Mom with her grandchildren’s names.Melissa-September 19, 1991
Daniel-May 24, 1996
Nicholas-March 8, 1999
Thank you Marta!
I have always wanted a Mother’s Ring to carry my loves around with me. But, I’ve always found them bulky or reminding me of a ring that my grandmother would wear. Though if she had had one It would have been one of my greatest treasures! Like your Mom’s is to you. But THIS is Beautiful and I would wear everyday.My 3 loves are
Madeleine or Madi if it is too long 3-20-94
Isabella or Bella 7-9-96
Dominic (just Dominic :)) 6-20-00
Thank You
I have one child. Her name is Diána and her birthdate is January 13, 1993.Thank you so much, Marta!
Buena suerte para todos!
I have a beautiful California-shaped pendant lovingly made by Pam. This Mother’s Ring is gorgeous (makes me wish I had more kids, lol).I have 3 treasures: Violet, Sept. 12, 2005; Penelope, June 3, 2008; and Emilia, July 12, 2013.
We have four children.Lucia 2/06
Celaya 8/07
Rocco-Lino 12/09
Apollo 8/2014
Kimberly 47, Robert 43, Rebekah 35, And Jonathan 24.
I have four babies.Manny was born September 2, 1983
Jessica’s birthday is November 30, 1984
Michael was born on April 27, 1990 and
Andrew was born February 8, 2000
I have four handsome sons:Christopher, Aug. 9, 1985
Matthew, May 5, 1988
Timothy, April 24, 1992 (today’s his bday!)
Andrew, March 15, 1996
My heart is full <3
I have 3 kids. Nick 5/1997, Aidan 11/2005 & Savannah 6/2007. I’ve always wanted a unique piece of jewlrey that represented the most precious gifts God has given me. I hope I win!
I have 2 amazing daughters, the loves of my life:Claudia 5/1990
Erica 7/1993
Thank you Marta!!!
Hello Marta! I have one beautiful baby boy named Benjamin who is the LOVE of my life! He was born on January 20, 2014!! Thank you and que siga la tradicion!Thank you,
Kasandra 🙂
There are two kids and each one hold half of my heart in their hands:My #Cubanito 2.0, Nicolas, October 2006
My miracle baby, the #LilCubanDiva, Victoria Grace, June 2013
Kimberly 10/1967 Robert 5/1971 Rebekah 12/1979 Jonathan 7/1990 I have 4 kids
The loving, cherishing words you use to describe your children brings me to tears in the best way *happy sigh.*The two that I’m desperately in love with are Becca 8/89 and Cameron 7/95. They fill my world ❤️
I had my son at 40 and didn’t get a chance to have another. His name is Alden- born in November of 2004. He is the light of my life. Thank you!
Love the necklace! My babies are Daniel- November 2004, Kyle- March 2007, and Abigail-June 2012I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Thanks,
Adriana
Cristyl Li- June 1985 Manuel Antonio June 1986 Dominique Angelica March 92 y porque, as you well know, los nietos tienen almost as much of our heart as their parents,Efrain 6/2006 Julian 10/2006 Damian 5/2008 Joycelynn 3/2009 Jeremiah 10/2014
Gracias for the Giveaway y dale un apreton a esos cachetes de Asher y un abrazo a Kiki en mi nombre.
This necklace is so gorgeous! Thank you for the chance to win!How many kids do you have? 4
What are their names and birthdays?
Kaden 1/2006
Logan 1/2006
Colton 11/2010
Abby 8/2012
Pam, I never cease to be amazed by your creativity, I want to make up extra names just to see what you come up with. Love your work, and I am also impressed with your generosity Marti, thank you.In reality I have 3 sons:
Rein Carter October 1983
John Pieter, March 1986
Stephen Thewis, June 1990
Alysa Giorgetti
Beautiful and creative!I have 3 wonderful, amazing adult children:
Gregory July 1986
Curtis October 1988
Jillian June 1993
and one beautiful grandson
Kylan August 2014
Thank you for the opportunity to be in your drawing! And thank your friend for me for her talent. I pray for healing and pain free days for her journey.
I love this necklace!! Thank you for a chance to win one!!I have 2 sons: Enrique (Kiki) Arcaute Jr., born March 10, 1973 & Carlos (Bebe) Arcaute born January 21, 1975.
Also, 2 Grandkids: Lucas Thaddeus Arcaute born December 11, 2006 and Olivia Renee Arcaute born June 1, 2010.
Thank you Martha!!
I have so much fun reading your post!!!
I have 3 children.Justin October 1985
Cody January 1990
Kaylee October 1991
How fortunate and blessed we truly are!I have 4 children: Katie – June, 1988, Dan – September, 1990, Gabriela – July, 1992, Margaret – March, 1994
Thank you for the opportunity to share with you the most important mission in my life.
I have three: Billy, October 1991Charley, February 1995
Andie, April 1997
**Note: first 2 are boys, and my baby is a beautiful girl!! All proud Cubinicans!!!
I have 4 children…Caleb born in September of 2005. He’s such an amazing big brother definitely the leader of the pack. Nathaniel born January of 2007 he’s my sweetheart, the most nurturing little boy I’ve ever known. Isaac born in November of 2010 he’s the affectionate one. Never too many hugs and kisses for him. And finally Eden born in December of 2012 she keeps us all on out toes.
I have 3 amazing children who are proud of their Cuban “half!”Robert–June 1977
Lydia–December 1984
Elizabeth–February 1993
And four grandchildren:
Alex–November 2004; Aaron–June 2007
Mateo–September 2011; Annie–October 2013
This is such a wonderful and meaningful piece of jewelry! I love it! I have 4 children, Antonio-December 1997>Angelica-June 1999>Anabel-July 2004 & Amelia-November 2006.
Hola Marta!!What a sweet, sweet necklace.I don’t have any “mother-y” jewelry at all(mostly because I live with boys!!! :),so this one is kind of perfect.
My special ones are;
Scott 4/19/90
Adam (great minds think alike) 9/3/93
Thanks for the chance.
Lourdes
I have two children and they are the greatest treasure that have been entrusted to my care. Benjamin my oldest was born in July 1990 and Natalie my baby was born on July 1993.Greatest blessings ever! So, so, so love your blog Marta!
Pick me Pick Me !!!!!Love Love the Necklace
Michael November 1995
Elizabeth March 2001
My Cuban husband and I are blessed with 5 children.Alegria 1985
Lidia 1987
Mateo 1991
Samuel 1994
Maria 1997
We have 3 grandchildren already born, 2 in the womb and one in heaven.
Marta, I love your blog!
What a beautiful Mother’s Ring.I have 2 sons, David born June 8, 1981 and Brian born February 10, 1986.
I have 3 children -Michael – 05/13/1976
Billy – 06/26/1982
Adriana – 09/26/1983
Love the necklace!! Thank you for doing the giveaway!
One boy july 9, 1990
Its so nice to do a jewelry giveaway, i love your jewelry its very beautiful
I so love this!!! Cuban-American and so proud!!!Here are my offsprings:
Michael 1983
Alexander 1985
Mark and Marianna (Twins) 1989
We are so lucky to have this amazing heritage!!!