My brother has always been very good at being quite intuitive when it comes to choosing presents for me and when I opened this one belatedly yesterday I knew nothing had changed. A gorgeous two finger ring engraved with the words 'Fortes Fortuna Adjuvat' meaning 'Fortune Favours the Brave' or something thereabouts. I love the double finger rings that are out at the moment- ASOS and Topshop are awash with them but he looked to Etsy and found Mercurios who specialise in aluminium and copper jewellery.
The pieces can be stamped with any quote, phrase, initials or name and are really reasonably priced for something handmade and customised. Since aluminium is so flexible a metal, they can be adjusted to suit any two fingers and are comfortable and light to wear. If you never considered aluminium jewellery, think again- it's great as it's cheap but doesn't tarnish or stain your fingers green with wear or exposure to water.
I love the quote Tom chose, it will serve to remind me to speak up and have courage- something I have always had a little trouble with. What quote would you choose? What do you sometimes need reminding of?
wow, these have to be the most intricate two fingers rings i've seen! & it's so cute that your brother picked it out. it means so much when they get it right doesn't it?! i quite like 'don't let the bastards grind you down'. because sometimes i need reminding to not let people affect me.
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what a great present! i don't know what i'd have engraved, i think that fortune favours the brave is pretty damn good though!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous! Your brother clearly has taste!
ReplyDeletethese rings are amazing! not sure what phrase i would choose but your brother sure picked a winner!
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Oh wow. Those rings are simply AMAZING. I may have to point my friends/family in the way of that shop for my birthday in a few weeks, because man do I want one of those rings!
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very good choice indeed! he done good
ReplyDeleteOh to have a brother who even knows what Etsy is! I am very envious...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous present - thoughtful and personal.
what fantastic taste your brother has!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Those are sooo great - I love that you can write whatever you want on a ring. I'm going to have a look.
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Such a well thought out gift. So personal and just utterly lovely. xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, they're truly wonderful. Off to investigate further!
ReplyDeleteMy brother, bless him, would never discover something like this. He goes in for comedy presents and he does them very well.
Wow, I'm speechless. Thank you so much for this beautiful post. Your brother mentioned it was a gift -- I am so happy that you love the ring he created for you.
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What a great gift! God, my brother has no clue when it comes to my taste (but, to be fair, I'm the same with him!).
ReplyDeleteYou should get one with your name stamped on it backwards and then when you punch people they'll be marked with your name. NOT that you do stuff like that. :)
These are absolutely gorgeous, I have a copper and aluminium ring I got a little while back and this was look great on the other hand!
ReplyDeleteYour bro has great taste.
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High five to your bro - what a great present! I think you should get a few diamonds sewn into it and rock it for a wedding ring, no? ;) haha just joking! Seriously, so unusual though. Haha sarah's comment made me giggle! xx
ReplyDeleteAMAZING. I genuinely might buy one of these, I think it's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOooh they're lovely. I think I need one.
ReplyDeleteThese really do make lovely presents- what a nice brother you have!
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What a great birthday present! Your brother must know you very well! The rings are gorgeous.
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ReplyDeleteI'd have something about silver linings... some sort of positive outlook so if ever I was having a blue day I could look down and try to be inspired. Kudos to your bro for choosing this, he is miles away from the tat my brother brings home ha! jazzy ♥
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The ring is amazing !
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These are just amazing! So amazing! I love the silver ones. Bookmarking this shop immediately! x
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Those rings are amazing! Going straight on my birthday wishlist!
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