My Most Prized Possession

Most of the time I’m not a huge fan of jewelry. I notice it on other people, but I don’t wear mine on a regular basis. It was never a big deal for me to wear a necklace or a ring until Christmas Eve 2013. That was the night that I was given my two most prized possessions, a sapphire necklace and a matching ring. They are identical blue stones with white diamonds surrounding each side. The size is about 1cmx1cm. My dad went with me to the mall, asked me which pieces of jewelry I liked, and even had me try on the ring to see if it would fit. He didn’t buy the necklace or ring in front of me, because he wanted me to be surprised. When I opened the box on Christmas Eve, I recognized the beautiful stone and smiled. Not only is the sapphire my favorite color, but it is also my birthstone. My necklace and ring represent when I was born and symbolize a part of who I am. I treasure them, because they cost more money than any piece of jewelry I would buy with my own money. I also treasure them as gifts of love and generosity from my mom, dad, and brother. They sacrificed their personal time to sneak behind my back and pick out the necklace and ring that I hadn’t even asked for but would still adore when I saw them. Even though my necklace and ring are replaceable, the memory of opening my gift that night and the gratefulness and happiness that I felt are priceless.