I recently began a habit of buying jewelry for myself as markers of life moments/obstacles/projects, etc.. My attitude towards jewelry is the same as some people may have towards tattoos.. it's very personal, and high quality is mandatory. Since beginning this behavior, new emotional doors have opened and jewelry has become much more emotional for me...and like a tattoo, I fully commit to pieces... so much that when a piece is lost, I have never been more distraught.

I have my eyes on Perry Gargano's tentacle cuff. I will possess it in silver by year's end.
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