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[anisajonas]

Opal Rings as Heirlooms: Opals' enduring allure makes them perfect heirlooms. Pass down the magic of opal rings through generations, weaving a tapestry of stories and memories.

[little-witchys-garden]

“Your jewelry should Introduce you before you even speak “

My Nana would croon out as I watched from her bed as she draped herself in diamonds of all colors rubies, sapphires, opals and emeralds. I’d gaze at her as she slip on her thick shimmering silver bracelets. Putting on priceless rare gem earrings that were so big and heavy I thought her ears might rip off. A jeweled ring on every finger and toe.

" A con, what I'm owed. Use men or they'll use you. My jewelry speaks for me. It's why so many mem desire me but can never have me, but I'll always have them. " she’d purr out as I helped her put on her heavy gem covered necklaces. Gifts from many weak spineless men that she’d never truly love or even care about.

I remember feeling ashamed as my aunt snarled at me for my heirloom ring telling me it was whores jewelry or cutting off friendship bracelets because they were childish. How she’d growl at me for wearing anything that wasn’t pure gold and diamonds even though my parents could never afford such luxuries.

" sluts jewelry" my uncle would hiss while rubbing his chunky gaudy golden rings that put him in debt whenever I wore the simple jewelry I saved up money from mowing lawns so I could have just one piece of jewelry from Hot topic or a thrift shop because it's all I could afford.

“Your jewelry should Introduce you before you even speak “

A saying echoed my whole life.

I follow that saying now but not in the way they'd hope. I wear jewelry that brings me joy and shows the warmth that those that looked upon them never saw it them.

I wear jewelry that speaks of a gentle loving soul, jewelry that sings a song of comfort understanding may it be cheap, handmade, old, thrifted or tacky.

I dawn myself head to toe in shimmering jewelry, always wearing too much, jingling and jangling with each movement.

Jewelry brimming with witchy and magick intentions.

Jewelry gifted to me from a place of lavender love.

Oh yes my jewelry speaks for me just not the way they were hoping.

[callsign-rogueone]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6g5F0BRnfr/

this is so fw-coded. can you imagine your fav boy giving you a ring with the color of your dragon (or just fav color, in spark’s case) 🥺

[link] ooooh. I have several thoughts:

this is just such a cute idea!! I love it when jewelry is representative of something important in your life — like a necklace with a charm of your love’s initial, or little pink and blue gems for your children like I mentioned the other day for Bren and Duchess / Dain and Love, etc., — and the dragons are definitely super important to their riders. 

the bit about Spark hurts, but it’s true 😣 she wouldn’t be too excited to wear anything celebrating her relationship with Tuile, and Liam won’t be carving her a little wooden dragon like he has for his friends, but he’ll find other ways to show his love for her and other little gifts to give — left for her to find on her own, so that she can process her emotions where she feels comfortable, and so he won’t burst into flames giving it to her face-to-face, because he’s still shy about his crush on her.

I keep thinking about Sawyer and how he can use his signet to shape metal… he could totally make jewelry and daggers and stuff once he learns to control it better. so not only would our sweet boy give you something like this, but it would be handmade with love 🥺 and in the very distant future, he’ll make the wedding rings for him and Peach himself, hehe (him and Peach are living in the front of my brain right now. they’re so cute.)

imagining Ridoc giving Sweetheart one with a little green gem as a reminder that she’ll always have Rhith with her, and as something to fidget with when she gets anxiety 🥺

or the same thing with Garrick and Angel, with green as well to represent Tab. Sweets may not be Angel’s blood sister, just adopted, but they’re definitely kindred spirits, and their boys are too — jokesters, but serious about their girls’ well-being and very observant, ready to come to the rescue at all times.

this is also very Brennan and Duchess coded. a ring with obsidian or a black diamond or something like that for Ban… or maybe even a multicolored opal, because she has a strong relationship with all the dragons. between that, her wedding ring, her fancy royalty jewelry, and the rings she’s gonna have for her kids, she’s gonna run out of fingers lmao

thanks for sharing!! I would buy one myself if they weren’t so expensive, but I see that it’s handmade by a small business so it’s definitely a fair price, I just can’t afford that right now lol

[saltofmercury]

Hi, saw your requests are open :) could you maybe do Rudy HCs pls? Thanks!

(thanks @sofasoap for the new obsession)

Rudy I think—

I want to say he was a very shy guy growing up. Probably the youngest of all his brothers.

Used humor and sarcasm to really be heard in his family.

Grew up with 4 older brothers and has a younger sister that he protects immensely.

Close with both of his parents

Helped his mom run a flower shop. Would talk to his mom about his wedding flower arrangements.

Was a quiet kid, didn’t really get to open up until high school.

Learned magic tricks and jokes as a preteen to gain some friends

Into math and science subjects however never knew exactly what he wanted to do.

Used to tutor and reteach math to his peers during lunch

Was great at math but couldn’t stay focused in college. There were so many options abroad and he couldn’t really afford it.

Was trying to become a math professor, but knew it just wasn’t something in the books for him.

Ended up joining the military to try and take a fresh perspective into the world.

Once joining immediately regretted it —especially because he did not like another colleague.

Met Alejandro and they were like day and night.

Turned into competition for everything, which eventually gave him motivation to stay.

Alejandro to this day says he doesn’t know how they became friends because they used to fight and compete with each other a lot.

Admires Alejandro so he toned it down a bit when it came to working with him.

He’s very serious when it comes to work but such a goofball when it comes to friends and family.

Has a JOKE for EVERYTHING.

Is a Virgo. Analytical. Safe. Practical. Always 2 steps ahead.

Enjoys salty snacks. Chips, pretzels,

Solves math riddles for fun.

When it comes to relationships;

Has always wanted a big family

Comes from a big family so he wants at least 4 kids so that they could be just like his brothers

Wants to be able to come home and have them all screaming “daddy! Daddy!” And hearing them get all jumbled up with their stories

Has admired his parents relationship and hopes he can be with someone for as long as they have

Also has a name list for his kids. Has most names with “P”

Wants all boys but secretly would not mind being a girl dad. Has watched hair tutorials for his nieces.

Is emergency contact for all his nieces and nephews.

—Rudy I feel like, had a bit of trouble with relationships because he’s always at 100 with his significant other. Meaning he’s always:

Planning dates every weekend

Likes to call 2x a day, likes to text throughout the day if he’s available.

Likes to run errands with his significant other

Likes cooking. Learning new recipes and teaching his partner his favorite ones.

Likes just BEING with his partner doing anything.

Brings home flowers twice a week just to see his partner smile.

Around the third date stops beating around the bush and tells them he’s looking for something serious, not just a one time thing.

Has gone on dates where they just do not vibe but HAS politely stayed and paid.

Has never been a player, has never cheated.

Was thinking maybe he would just be the fun uncle the rest of his life….

It was until he met you that he knew he could be open about the relationship he wanted and was confident you wouldn’t walk away.

He likes to hold your hand whenever possible. In the car, in bed, walking around in stores.

He’s very touchy. I feel like he literally worships the ground you walk on. If he’s not holding your hand, he’s definitely grabbing your waist, ass, and small of your back.

A tad bit jealous. Meaning he knows nothing would ever happen but he doesn’t like how persistent men can be. So he does keep an eye on you.

Buys you a star for your 1st month together. This guy falls deeeeeep!

Made you a charm bracelet and buys you a charm each month you were together.

Buys you random things just because. Once bought you an opal ring because he figured you would like it. Once bought you a butterfly painting because you had mentioned butterflies bringing good luck.

Is very supportive. If you want to workout will workout with you. If you don’t, then he doesn’t push you. You want to work? Ok he helps you apply. You’re feeling burnt out? He can have you quit until you’re feeling ready to come back.

Loves sports. Enjoys telling you more about them.

Loves movies, loves to answer your questions.

Routines;

Being a Virgo the guy has a lot of routines. For example he wakes up at 4:30AM, exercises, and then makes breakfast for the two of you.

Drives you to work everyday. Especially living where he does, he just feels safer doing it.

Brings you lunch on Wednesdays and you two have lunch together.

He’s the kind of guy who would give you massages at night. Rubs your feet at night while you watch tv. Never asks for anything in return just wants to make sure you’re taken care of.

Goes to bed at 9pm sharp. On weekends he’ll stay up until 11pm, but he’s in bed, showered, and tucked with you.

Needs to read 2 books a week.

Washes his car every Sunday and Thursday. Does not park under trees.

Likes to visit his family at least twice a month. If he’s with someone, he would rather spend time with them and ease them into his family. They are A LOT.

[spongeaddict]

My SINCEREST apologies that I’ve been MIA, here are some headcanons to hopefully tide you over until I can get my GD crap together!

Fraphne engagement/wedding headcanons!

Fred proposes with a trap, of course

Shaggy, Velma, and Scooby are all in on the proposal

Fred doesn’t have a ring when he proposes because he was afraid of getting the wrong one (even though Daphne promised she’d love anything he picked out) 

Instead he tells her they’ll go ring shopping together, which delights her to no end

Daphne is anti-diamond, so she chooses something more unique, like an opal or a sapphire

While both Daphne and Fred would have been happy with a small wedding with just the gang and close family in attendance, both sets of their parents insist on throwing them a huge wedding

They can afford it after all

It’s definitely a spring wedding; sometime in late April or early May

Daphne’s wedding dress is practical but gorgeous; a classy ivory strapless mermaid style gown with a short train, if any

Her something old is a string of pearls that all the women in her family have worn an their wedding days

Her something new is her dress/veil

Her something borrowed is her mother’s best pearl earrings

Her something blue is the insoles of her shoes

She’s got two pairs of shoes by the way; heels for the ceremony, comfortable white sneakers for the reception

Fred doesn’t wear a tuxedo; instead he wears a classic dark gray suit

But instead of a tie, he wears his ascot

Shaggy’s the best man, Velma’s the maid of honor, Scooby is the ring bearer (but you knew that!)

The wedding is outdoors, somewhere like a winery; the tent for the reception is set up next to the vineyard

Daphne’s bouquet has lilacs, orchids, white roses, and plenty of greenery

Fred and Daphne don’t have a First Look; the first time Fred sees her on their wedding day is when she’s walking down the aisle

Daphne is worried about crying during the ceremony, but when the day arrives she’s so happy she just smiles the whole time

Fred, however, goes through the whole ceremony with tears of joy in his eyes 

So do Shaggy, Velma, and Scooby for that matter

Open bar at the reception because again; the Blake family can afford it

Fred and Daphne’s first dance is to something classic and romantic like “Something” by The Beatles or “At Last” by Etta James

In a move that surprises everyone, Velma gives a funny maid of honor speech, and Shaggy gives a serious best man speech 

Both speeches are perfect

There’s no bouquet toss because Daphne thinks it’s tacky

There’s also no garter toss because Fred thinks it’s weird

The biggest drama of the evening occurs when Scooby disappears halfway through the reception and no one can find him for an hour

It turns out he just ate so much food he passed out behind the DJ booth

The song that closes out the night is “Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing

Fred and Daphne do the lift 😊 

They discussed for a long time about what to do about last names; whether Daphne should take Fred’s or keep her own

What they end up doing is both hyphenating

So their full names after they get married are Frederick Blake-Jones and Daphne Blake-Jones

[etherealfuckdoll]

bro ……. you’re damn fucking RIGHT I bought the bat chain and septum set, asked for a matching philtrum piece, AND commissioned nose studs with tops made out of ethically sourced bones and carved into spikes to match with all this so I don’t lose having my spikes because I love my opal ones.

and when I can afford to get my lower nostrils pierced and buy the jewelry from her after they’re healed, I’m going to order a set of those claw nose rings in the right picture to go with the whole bat set up, just in silver instead of gold.

and she’s been so kind and lovely throughout all of this, I can’t wait to receive them 🥹 I’m so excited. 6-7 weeks for customs since she has to make them. the chain and septum are already made, she’s just gotta do the matching philtrum and the bone spikes but she said she’ll try to work fast 🥹

IM SO FKNG EXCITEDDDDDDD

[chocoblep]

#23: The Jeweler

Prompt: On Cloud Nine

Illian strolled through the Jeweled Crozier, heading for a shop that he liked to frequent whenever he was in Ishgard proper. It was a jeweler, and they dealt not only in cut stones and settings, but also raw gems for foci and other uses. Today he was on an errand; he’d been contacted by the shop’s owner, and he needed to stop in to take a look at a stone that had come into their possession. This one was important; he’d been asking for a blue opal of sufficient quality for a project that he was working on, and if this one was sufficient, he’d likely be able to make the sentinel earrings he’d been working on a reality. 

He’d heard of a ring that someone had developed that put a shield around a person that fit like a second skin. They employed blue opals, which was not surprising given that those stones were often used in protective spells to begin with, and he wanted to see if he could duplicate that effect with an earring. If he could, then M’rath would be much better protected, even without a bodyguard, though having one was usually very effective in preventing attacks from occurring in the first place. Still, when one dealt in money, one made enemies, and Illian was determined to keep his friend safe.

He walked into the shop, pausing with the door still open to tap some of the snow from the bottoms of his shoes before wiping them on the mat. His ears twitched as he caught snippets of the conversation that was happening between a couple and the shopkeep. Settling himself near the other end of the counter, he waited for his turn.

“I really had my heart set on the mythril,” the Elezen lady said, and looked at the man standing beside her. “Are you certain we couldn’t afford this pair?”

“Not if we’d still like to get them enchanted,” the man replied. Our budget wouldn’t cover both…”

“Perhaps if we waited on the enchantment?” she asked, her brown eyes hopeful.

“Ah, I was hoping we could do that before the ceremony, so that our oaths and the enchantment went hand in hand. But with the price that enchanter quoted us, we wouldn’t be able to afford both.”

The woman turned to look longingly at a set of wedding bands. Illian’s brow furrowed, and he slid closer along the counter. 

“Excuse me,” he said softly, and the trio turned to look at him. “I happen to be an enchanter as well. Perhaps I could give a second opinion?”

“Oh,” the shopkeep said, brightening. “Yes! Master Runetide is not just an enchanter, he is also an inventor, and very knowledgeable besides! He would be a good one to ask about enchantments.”

“Ah, you flatter me, Rinelle,” he said, waving off her compliment. “I simply overheard and couldn’t help but wonder if you were given a fair price. What kind of enchantments were you wanting, and what were you quoted?”

The man looked Illian up and down, and he was suddenly glad that he’d chosen one of his fancier jackets. Idly he wondered if his ears were poking out of his hair–he typically arranged it when he was in Ishgard to hide the pointed tips to avoid racists. Apparently he was satisfied with what he saw, because when he spoke, it wasn’t to tell Illian to buzz off. Instead, it was to inform him that they were looking for two simple enchantments–a resize enchant that was coded to its owner only, and a warming enchant for the cold weather. When he rattled off the price he’d been quoted, Illian arched his brows.

“I hate to inform you, but for two simple enchants such as those–even on two pieces instead of one–you are being swindled. Depending on the starting material, enchantments can be complicated, but mythril is highly conductive, and so the materials you would not need to use nearly as much in the way of spellcasting components to attach the enchantments. It’s part of why mythril is so expensive. Have you signed a contract with this other enchanter already for the work?”

“Ah, no,” the man replied. “We were going to do that today, after picking out the rings.”

“All right, then. I have a proposal for you.” Illian fixed them both with a smile and pulled out a business card, and then turned it over and pulled a self-inking quill from his pocket. Uncapping it, he beckoned it to life, and it scrawled out a series of numbers for different enchantment options. When he set it down on the counter, he capped the pen and stowed it again. “I will offer you a safety net. If you wish to stay with the enchanter you’ve met already, show this to them. With mythril rings specifically, you could easily enchant them with a resizing spell with a single keyed host or about this much,” he began, tapping his finger next to the first number. They all huddled around it. “If you wanted just a simple warming spell, tack on this much,” he said, tapping the second number, and then pointed his finger at the third. “But if you wanted a temperature regulation spell that would also keep you cool in warmer climes, tack on this much instead. That is how much I would charge you for this job, and that includes both rings. If they will not match my price, or at least give you something more fair…” He picked up the card, turned it over, and held it out to them. “Then I will do it for that quoted price.”

The pair stared at him, and then the man took the card. “That’s…. That’s a little over half the other’s price,” the man breathed, relief relaxing his shoulders a bit. “Thank you…” he squinted down at the card, and then smiled. “Illian Runetide. What a fortuitous name.” Then he turned to his wife-to-be. “I think, with this, we can get the mythril rings and the enchants.”

The squeal that left the woman before she brought her hands up to cover her mouth was one of pure delight, and she looked to Rinelle and then pointed to the pair of rings she’d been lamenting over before. “We’ll take those, then!”

Rinelle looked over to Illian gratefully before pulling the pair of rings out. “And if you are getting the resizing enchant put on them, then I could knock off the resizing fee that is typically included in the price.”

“Oh! Wonderful!” the man said, and then turned again to beam over at Illian. “Thank you, ser. We will contact you, most likely. You seem a much more trustworthy sort, and you have truly made both of us so very happy.” He held out his hand for a shake, which Illian took with a smile.

“I do not typically advertise my services, as I work directly for a man in the Shroud, but I do offer my services from time to time,” he replied. “I just couldn’t stand to see you pay more than you needed to on such simple things. Weddings are expensive enough.”

When the couple had left the shop, Rinelle ducked into her storage room and came out with a parcel, which she unwrapped on the counter to display about six blue opals. “I ended up with more than I thought I would, so you've got your pick this go ‘round,” she said, giving him a smile. “I know you said you only needed two, but pick four. I’ll give them to you for the same price.”

Illian looked up at Rinelle, his lips curling into a lopsided grin. “Really, now? Why, Rinelle, you’d better be careful, someone might get to thinking you’re sweet on me.”

The shopkeep scoffed, but her cheeks gained a bit of color. “Oh, come on, Illian, we both know I’m sweet on what good you do for business.”

He leaned in, lowering his voice to something almost sultry as he asked, “is that why you told me to come by at four bells? Because you knew I’d get you an upsell?”

Rinelle gasped, an almost affronted look on her face. “No, no! It wasn’t the upsell! It was because I know them, and I know that enchanter, and I was hoping I might be able to bring you both together to spare them from being overcharged.”

“And the upsell,” Illian said, waggling his blonde brows.

“Well, I’m not made of money, you know! Best get to picking before I change my mind, you miscreant!”

“Yes, Ma’am,” he said with a little salute, which only made her laugh. They chattered about his most recent innovations as he figured out which opals to take with him, and then headed for the door. When he twisted to wave at her on his way out, he was surprised to see that her entire face was red. Oh. Well, he wouldn’t comment on that.

This time.

[evermoredeluxe]

sometimes i’m like “omg i wish i was bff with taylor” but then one second later i’m like what do i even give someone like her as a gift? i would probably just buy some cool (affordable) jewelry

i think when you have as much money as her, it doesn’t matter if the gift is expensive or not. for example keleigh (and miles) gave her a ring, but it was a good, meaningful gift because it was an opal, not because it was expensive

[hopefulstarfire]

hi friendly advice from someone who works in jewelry repair and specifically receives the rings that need to be sized and or cleaned;

do not spend thousands of dollars on a ring, whether it be for yourself or a partner. they are the ugliest fucking thing i have ever seen in my life. they're all tacky. get the more affordable rings they're prettier and more practical.

also take your ring off when you go to wash your hands or shower or anything if it has an opal in there just in case. singlet and doublet opals can't be in prolonged exposure to water.

go to small businesses if you want some cool rings but if you get it from jcpenney please go in store and not online. they are far more expensive online.

[the-woild-is-y-erster]

If Sheel ever get married, who proposes?

sorry this is super later than you asked it, totes didnt forget it was sitting in my askbox xx

also i got your ask abt their marriage so ill answer that one in a sec i prommy

also have you seen this one

i hate to keep like. advertising my art lmao but i keep finding art i made before we were moots and im like 'oh my god chase would love this has he seen it'

ok so if shoe said i love you first, eel proposed.

in actual canon (canon being. like. the secret version of newsies i have in my head. the secret version of supernatural sits right next to it) he'd propose up on the roof, because it was always their safe place where they could just be themselves and kiss and not have to worry abt hecklers (besides the few times dimes was going up there to look at the moon and found his spot. occupied. they were just kissing but bro couldnt make eye contact with eel for daays)

so like one sunset--i like to think it was on shoe's birthday, september 23--the party is still going on downstairs and eel takes shoe up to the rooftop for a minute.

"ez, my love, it's not that i don't love to spend time with you, but i was talkin' to socks-"

"shhhh zitto mi amore, it's very important i promise." the hand that wasn't holding shoe's was shaking and sweaty. he wasn't entirely sure why he was nervous; they had talked of the matter before, and they had known eachother for almost eight years so it's not like he would say no.

right?

eel bowed at the waist jokingly as he held open the window for his lover, a chuckle rushing out of the taller boy's lips as he climbed gracefully through.

hopping the window sill like a fence, eel closed the window behind him, and took shoe's hand again as he led him up the fire escape.

the small box seemed to be burning a hole in his pocket. he had been saving for months to be able to afford the prettiest ring he could; a silver band with an opal inlaid, little sparkles of diamond surrounding it. it looked almost like the sea at night, the other thing they shared with eachother, talks at night and play-fights in the sand at brighton beach.

he let shoe walk ahead of him as they reached the rooftop, only just noticing the tie around his lover's neck was untied, hanging loose under his collar. the urge to grab him by it and plant their lips together got swallowed down as shoe walked towards the edge like they always sat.

eel stayed closer to the fire escape, walking slow among the plants they had been cultivating for years, a lush path of green against the brick of their building.

he swallowed. "harvey."

the young man was focused on one of his stray cats that had made its way up there, crouched near the ledge, cooing adorably at the purring animal. "hmm?"

"harv. c'mere, yeah?" eel tried so hard not to let his voice waver. his boyfriend looked up curiously, giving the cat one last rub and standing, brushing the hair left on his pants. "yes, my love?"

shifting from foot to foot as he walked closer to the tall brunet, he decided to throw the speech he had thought of with monkey out the window and wing it.

"harvey liam sellers," shoe's eyes widened as he smiled. "uh oh, full name. i'se in trouble, ma?" eel snorted "shaddap, and be serious for once." the grin faded from shoe's face, but the mirth in his eyes stayed.

"harvey liam sellers." eel started again. "i have had the great misfortune of knowing you for the past eight years of my life. and these have been the best eight years a guy could ever ask for.

"you are the kindest soul i has ever seen, even after all the bull you went through when you was lil'." shoe's eyes softened, a small smile playing at his lips as his eyes burned.

"you are the best second--and boyfriend--a guy could get." eel kneeled, fishing the little velvet box out of his pocket as shoe's hands flew to his mouth with a gasp.

"would ya make me the happiest fella on earth, and be my husband?"

"holy shit, yes!" shoe grabbed eel's face with both hands and kissed him. eel stood, not breaking the kiss before gently pushing his lover's shoulder.

harvey offered his left hand, and with the utmost love and gentleness, eel slid the ring on his finger. "d'ya like it? 's all i could get, but it reminds me of the waves out at brighton, that one time we took chi chi-" he was cut off by shoe throwing his arms around him and sobbing into his shoulder. "i love you so much."

alternatively, in a modern setting/the miltary au :)

harvey was sitting on a bench in one of the many parks bordering queens and brooklyn, enjoying the crisp fall air and the colours of the leaves changing, when he heard footsteps and whistling coming up the gravel path behind him.

the person was whistling 'it's been a long, long time', and harvey smiled.

"g'mornin, my love." he said as a familiar pair of boots rounded the turn of the path and made their way over to the bench.

eel kissed the top of shoe's head, not sitting. "mornin, tesoro. walk with me?" he offered a hand they both knew eel needed more than shoe, what with his leg, but the gesture was appreciated.

the two ambled peacefully around the path, talking about this and that.

"y'know, chi chi's gonna be in kindergarten this year."

shoe hummed in response, a sad smile on his face. "seems yesterday she was crying at everyone who wasn't us." he bumped his shoulder against his boyfriend's.

eel cleared his throat quietly. "uh, the kindergarten we picked, that one over by conlon's? they--uh, they won't let us sign up without two registered parents active in the kid's life." he subtly stopped walking, letting shoe get ahead a few paces.

"wait, really? that's stupid. what are we gonna- ez?" he finally noticed the absence of his partner beside him and turned.

eel was standing behind him, open ring box in hand, a sweet smile on his lips. "do me the honour, harvey cattaneo?" he said softly. "i'd kneel and all, but i think that'd be harder for the both of-" he was cut off by the mass of muscle that was his lover barreling into his chest. "oh my god yes i'll marry you!" harvey exclaimed into his neck. he stepped back, a joking accusatory expression on his face.

"wait, when did we decide we's usin' your last name? i don't remember agreeing to that." eel grinned and put the ring on his finger, grabbing him by the collar and pulling him in for a kiss, standing on his toes slightly.

[extincto]

(Positive) relationship shit below

The breakup with Mx Toxic has made me realise I should be taking my relationship with Raven more seriously. With my improving mental health I can be their rock and now the other guy is out of it I feel like I can express my affection for Raven without causing drama with Mx Toxic. Raven and I have also been together for more than 10 years! When we got together we were a 'cis+hetero' couple lol, now we are both trans and gay. To begin with we wanted to get married and have at least one kid, now we both dislike the idea of marriage and are antinatalists <3

While I don't want to get married or have a ceremony or anything I do want some kind of symbol of our undying love and the bond we have that is clearly not going anywhere, so I asked if they would like if we got rings. They said yes! Unfortunately we are also on a budget so we can't drop thousands on AMAZING rings (would take anything from Nick Von K). Other limitations include my goddamned allergy to nickel and wanting to keep the rings looking fine for a while, at least until we can afford to replace them, so I've had to be looking at least at gold vermeil (a little thicker than electroplated, thinner and cheaper than gold filled & solid gold) or sterling silver (I don't like silver).

I originally wanted something kind of rough/hammered gold with a garnet or maybe an opal or something interesting in it, somewhere between these

(x, x)

But here are some I've been looking at below that we COULD afford and I wanna know what you all (anyone who's reading this) thinks about them:

From Lucid & Luna, NZ, heavily ft. Moonstone lol

Honestly lots of nice and reasonably priced rings at Moon Magic, USA but I don't know the company and feel slightly funny about ordering from the USA tbh

Patterned bands from MasteRetsaM on Etsy that I also love

One of many nice rings at Kirstin Ash, Aus, but they're priced for quality...

Really nice but nicely priced ring from Bixby & co, Aus, with recycled glass instead of gemstones!

Just a proper sized, gold filled band with a solitaire CZ from J&Co, USA.

Rings that are a bit more fun from Thaya, from... USA?? The fun designs make me waver from my preference for gold but I also don't have to deal with the enamel chipping or weathering off.

A selection from Etsy (x, x, x). It's not easy wading through the junk on there

Or, we could just...

[venusinsilk]

birthday wishlist? 🙂

Hi I never answered this my bday was back in July and I had a huge party with cake and friends and music and I took lsd and had lots of fun in my house I share with my boyfriend :) that's what I wanted and i got it! Thanks for asking. Anyway I'm just going to post things I want now

Diana Ho Designs on Etsy is one of my fav pages to stare at and just feel yearning I want everything she makes!!! Her designs are so delicate and beautiful and sexy. I love everything in her store but the body chains in particular are sooooo gorgeous and I'm planning to reward myself with one of the body chains i want when I reach a savings goal next year :) I love that she uses high quality gold filled chains... her jewelry is water safe and won't turn my skin green ;) I really want to start supporting local artists and jewelers who are independent, and she happens to be from LA too. I can't wait to buy one of her pieces!!!!!!! Money spent locally on artists who live in your area is always better than at a huge company like Walmart or Target or whatever. Your $$$ stays in your local economy longer and supports your community when you spend with individual people and small businesses!

I'm learning about jewelry and color theory in regards to skin tone right now and I've come to the conclusion that silver, white gold, pearls and opals would suit me well. But I love gold and copper too much to stop trying to wear those colors, and I want to try experimenting with mixing metals when I wear jewelry. I want to build out a thoughtful and cohesive collection with pieces purchased from independent designers and give away most of my older things I never wear. I've been spending my free time in the wee hours of the morning after I get home from work browsing jewelers on Etsy. I love the look of hammered metals in particular, and I've been drawn to coins and oval coins that reflect light like drops of water 💧

I want piercings!! I was so poor throughout my 20s I never got any more piercings beyond my septum. It just wasn't a priority for me. And my earlobs closed up!! Lmao i cant even wear earrings. I'm planning to get my earlobes pierced again in January. This time I want 3 piercings along my lobes so i can stack different earrings and studs, along with a double helix :) I'm also considering getting a Daith piercing later in the year after my ears heal. I found a piercing shop in my city that makes jewelry in house and stocks unique pieces from independent designers and I'm very much looking forward to supporting them!

I also want to get thin rings to stack on my days off. Hand jewelry is tricky for me because I'm a baker, I can't wear jewelry during my work week and I rarely paint my nails. That being said, putting on rings feels very special to me because it never happens! Taking an hour out of my weekend to paint my nails and make my hands look pretty is something i wouldn't mind doing more often. It's more about setting aside time to be alone and make myself feel beautiful, making my self esteem a priority. I'm interested in collecting thin, understated rings that are gold or silver filled, again so they don't turn my skin green. There are so many gorgeous designs on Etsy, that's where I do most of my browsing now, and they're affordable.

[lordrandreaming]

Could you maybe write some fluff for Otacon, there is next to nothing of him, I just want him to have someone he loves that doesn’t end up dying tragically, if you need more info for the prompt , I can message

Yes omg!! First request and it's so blessed!! I also 100% agree.. That boy needs some forever love!! And by god he's gonna get it!! You didn't specify headcanon/scenario so im giving you a scenario and gender neutral reader!

Feel free to message me if you have a particular prompt you want me to go off of! I'd love to read it 💙

Hope you enjoy this little scenario i cranked out just now!! Just for you!! :D

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I await to see the day:

The world was unfair to Otacon. He knows this. A little too well.. But he held strong through the worst of it, and was even stronger thanks to you. You supported him through thick and thin, he has you to thank for helping him from straying away from his goals and keeping his head in the game.

He couldn't ask for anyone better than you to be by his side, no matter what. You two have spent years together, side by side, heart to heart.

"I await to see the day you propose to me finally, Hal."

Otacon pauses drinking his black coffee, eyes wide behind his glasses.

"W-what do you mean by that dear?"

You smile at him, he's so cute.

"Just a thought.. Since your too chicken, i went out and got a ring myself."

Otacon and you always joked about how you skipped the ceremony and went right to being married- but this time, your for real.

"Wait. What??"

Otacon stops completely when you pull out a box of velvet.

"Oh my god-.. (Y/N).. You didn't!"

Your smile widens.

"Oh yes i did.. But, i could only afford one ring.."

Otacon looked like he was about to cry, how dare you!!

"(Y/N)!" He whines; "You better not have spent all, if not, most of your money on a ring!!"

You just smile at him.

"Don't worry about that, Hal. I can return it- but i thought it really matched your eyes."

Otacon hides his burning red face in his hands, glasses sitting on his knuckles. Haha.. Knuckle face. You open the box, and he peeks from his fingers as you open it.

The ring was beautiful. Rose gold with petals made of diamond, a large and cut opal sat in the middle. It glinted ever so gorgeous in the light, he squee's with joy.

"(Y/N)!! Oh my STARS! It's amazing!"

You grin at him gleefully.

"Gimme your hand, i thought it looked good on me.. But it'll look even better on you."

Hal has one hand over his mouth and surrenders his other hand to you. You take his hand, and easily slide the ring on his ring finger. Perfect, because you know your boyfriend of many years- now to be spouse, so very well.

He observes the ring on his hand while its held by both of yours. His eyes twinkle with affection behind them and he holds back his tears of joy.

"You like it?"

Otacon's eyes sparkle with utter love and affection as his gaze shifts from his ring, to your eyes.

"I love it, (Y/N). And i love you too-.. So goddamn much. Im the luckiest man alive.. Heh, now i need to go get you a ring."

"Making it official, eh Hal?"

You ask with a sweet, chipper laugh. Otacon can't help his bashful laugh.

"Well- you got me such a wonderful ring, i need to get you one just as good, if not better!"

You return his loving gaze and beam your smile as big as can be.

"I know you'll get one that's just right."

"Only the best for you, my darling. I promise."

Otacon leans over the table, nuzzles into your cheek with his nose, his cheeks red as leaves in fall, before he gently kisses your lips, his hand with the ring on it holding yours back so lovingly.

[chrisnotti]

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[ariazoe]

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