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Hive, I’d like to introduce you to someone very special today: my Grandma P!

Photo via Grandma P

Isn’t she the epitome of grace and loveliness? Grandma P is amazing. She’s tough as nails (in the best possible sense), has a great sense of humor, and has been a constant source of strength, inspiration, and encouragement for me. She’s been there for every major event in my life and has cheered me on at every single one of them. She makes me feel like I can accomplish anything.

And on top of everything else, Grandma P is responsible for giving me the best wedding gift ever.

At my bridal shower, Grandma P pulled me aside to talk to me in private, where she proceeded to tell me all about this amazing gift.

You see, prior to marrying my grandpa, Grandma P was in another serious relationship. In their last year together, he gave her a diamond ring, which she wore on her right hand. After they split up, she put the ring away in a drawer and never wore it again. And there it sat until the day of my bridal shower, when Grandma P dug it out and presented it to me.

Grandma P said I was under no pressure or obligation to take the diamond ring, but she and my grandpa wanted to give it to me as a wedding present. I was in awe. Let me tell you, hive, the ring is gorgeous. It’s a simple yellow gold band with a round solitaire diamond. It’s actually really similar to my engagement ring, and I instantly loved it.

Aside from the fact that it’s a gorgeous diamond ring, Grandma P actually had a very good reason for wanting to give me this ring. She explained that, at some point, most woman want to upgrade their engagement ring and/or wedding band. Somewhere along the way, after 10+ years together or a few kids, a lot of women feel like it’s time for an upgrade.

But most women simply upgrade the engagement ring/wedding band they already have, which often means swapping out the original diamond for a newer (and often bigger) diamond. This is where Grandma P’s diamond ring comes in. You see, it’s from Tiffany & Co., and as such, it can be traded in for an upgrade at any time. Basically, Grandma P wanted to give me her ring so that, if I ever feel like I want to upgrade my wedding ring set, I can still keep my original rings and diamonds and simply upgrade her ring instead.

I was speechless, to say the least. I mean, this is one of the most amazing gifts I have ever received. I couldn’t believe how generous and thoughtful Grandma P was, and I immediately told her I would be thrilled to have her diamond ring.

Right now, Mr. Parasol and I haven’t decided what we’re going to do with Grandma P’s diamond ring. We’re not sure if the upgrade policy only applies to getting a bigger diamond ring, but if not, we’ve thought about using this ring to get Mr. Parasol his wedding band upgrade sooner. Even if we can only trade it in for a bigger, better diamond ring, we certainly want to wait a few years because I’m not itching for an upgrade anytime soon.

Currently, the ring quietly sits on our dresser most of the time. Though sometimes (like now) I take it out and wear it as a right hand ring. It’s just so beautiful that it’s hard not to wear.

More than anything, I’m still completely blown away by Grandma P’s generosity. I’m really lucky to have such an amazing woman in my life.

And because I can’t write this much about a diamond ring without showing you some pictures, I’ll leave you with some much-deserved ring porn.

What Tiffany ring boxes used to look like. / Personal Photo

Hello, lovely. / Personal Photo

Personal Photo

My three lovelies. / Personal Photo

Did you receive any unexpected wedding gifts that simply blew you away? Have you ever been totally surprised by someone’s generosity and thoughtfulness?