Passing Down Jewels

A good friend of mine recently proposed to his wife with her grandmothers ring.  She immediately started crying when she saw the ring.  Jewelry that's personalized and is passed down will always hold a special meaning for the person receiving it.  I have a diamond ring that my husband proposed to me with and I am going to save it for my daughter.  I feel that jewelry that has been in your family for a length of time is a wonderful thing, especially something like a pocket watch engraved with a family name, date or special quote.