the classic gold ring. because, adultin
(Disclaimer: I AM being compensated for this post by Nakturnal, but that in NO WAY factors into my opinion of Aurate’s jewels. See, I have already been full on obsessed with this company since I started hearing my favorite podcasters rave about them. I MAY OR MAY NOT have hypothetically already even “researched” Aurate. If by “research” you mean “bought multiple pieces with my own cash money.” FOR SCIENCE. And also for my birthday. According to #sherrimath, my jewels are now free.)
Remember when you were a kid, and more was better? Especially when it came to birthdays, Christmas, or any other celebratory occasions? But somewhere along the way, (probably around the time I put “vacuum cleaner” on my holiday wishlist), I started to appreciate the idea of one quality gift. And I especially enjoy being gifted a beautiful piece of jewelry when celebrating significant life events. AHEM. You should listen if your name starts with a J, and ends with an -ohn, especially if that significant life event just happens to be….
Turning 40.
That’s right. I’ve officially entered a new decade, in my typically understated and mature way.
Me (stomps feet, puts fingers in ears): *NONONONONONONO, IF I DON’T CELEBRATE IT’S NOT HAPPENINGGGGGG!!!
John: um, but, um (remembers gift)…..I HAVE JEWELRY!
Me: (pauses, raises eyebrow)….Go ahead, I’m listening.
Luckily, John knows where to look (because I helpfully told him), and he checked out Aurate’s selection of classic gold rings. I’m pretty sure it’s an IMPORTANT LIFE RULE to own at least one classic, grown-up ring by the time you’re 40. This rule is v important, and also probably made up in the insanity of my brain. Doesn’t matter.
Gold is classic y’all. SO classic. You will wear this forever. Unfortunately, gold is also pricey. (I’ll take Things That Are Embarrassingly Obvious for $300, Alex.) Fortunately, all of Aurate’s jewelry is produced in NYC, thus avoiding things like import taxes, THUS enabling the fair prices that Sherri likey. Seriously y’all. The prices beat retail by, well, A LOT. Aurate also makes most of their pieces to order, so BYE massive inventory costs to cover via markups. Many options come in both solid gold (14k &18k options), and gold vermeil (according to the website, vermeil is “10-karat gold coated over silver to a thickness of 1.5 microns”…I have no idea how thick a micron is, but I DO know that this option looks equally beautiful, and won’t hit the ol wallet quite so hard).
Aurate’s selection of gold rings is SO well curated. Meaning, I essentially sat in front of my computer for hours, trying to pick just one. Instead, I picked 137 and jammed them all onto this graphic. (All the better to tempt you with, muahahahahaa). I am truly obsessed with all of them, so I don’t even think I could pick a favorite if I tried. (But I do receive the most compliments on the Infinity Cigar Band and the Sensu Ring.)
Finally, here’s a little pro-tip: Print my graphic. Tell your husband you left him a fantasy football draft pick list, or a financial goals sheet or some other nonsense he will actually pick up. (I mean, it IS a financial goal for him to gift it to you, so it’s true-ish.) Tell him that you know it’d be WAY TOO HARD FOR HIM to guess your favorite. And you know there’s especially no possible way he could surprise you with it.
And then turn 40.
P.S. if you haven’t seen my Nordstrom (Coronaversary) Anniversary Sale post, go check it out! Also, if your husband starts to pay too much attention to the number of deliveries you’re receiving, just distract him by crying about how you are now in a new decade and in danger of a mid-life crisis. He’ll be so anxious to support you out of buying a motorcycle or getting a tattoo, that he’ll forget about the boxes entirely.
You’re welcome.
(And it never hurts to point him in the direction of Nordstrom’s jewelry section either. Just saying.)
Until next decade,
