I have mixed feelings about the ring. Part of me thinks it's sweet, but a part of me thinks that Kate shouldn't have to be saddled with any of the Diana baggage.

What Sparky said.

Bonuses and aisle seats are good. Rain is not. I want a nap.

Could be she loves the hell out of that ring.

Me I'd be angling to wear that tiara.

Part of me thinks it's sweet, but a part of me thinks that Kate shouldn't have to be saddled with any of the Diana baggage.

Yeah, that's pretty much the consensus here as well.

It's weird how well I remember getting up early with a friend to watch the wedding, and then watching the coverage of Diana's death that weekend.

I'm assuming he's not forcing it on her, or if he is, it's her job to suck it up and take it, as upcoming queen of Britain, it's the least of what she'll have to do for her title.

Hey Amy, I don't think the link you submitted to the Good Things is what you meant it to be...

Now I'm wondering if Charles bought the ring new?

Clean your jewellery.

Daaaaaaamn. NAST.

I don't understand this part from the article, though:

There is a tradition, with jewelry, that once you receive it, you should never take it off.

There is? But then how are you supposed to ever wear OTHER jewelry, including other jewelry that other people give you, which (one assumes) falls under the "never take it off" dictum. I mean, not everyone can rock the Mr. T look.

If you are given a pair of earrings from your Great-Grandmother, you stick them in your head and never take them off.

But...what if I have another pair of earrings I want to wear? What if my great-grandmother gives me TWO pairs of earrings? That leads to "never take them off" implosion right there.

Your engagement/wedding ring? On your finger until you die.

This "rule" I understand the most. Or, at least, I can understand how people would prefer to keep their wedding ring on at all times. I wouldn't, but I can see how some people would.

The diamond pendant your husband gave you to honor the child you just had? On forever.

But...but...what if he gives you a different gemstone pendant for each of the 10 children you have? Do you wear them all at once, FOREVER? Then what if your great-grandmother leaves you a necklace instead of earrings? What if your husband gives you a pair of earrings for each of your 10 children? Do you have to get your ears pierced TEN TIMES to ensure that you wear them all forever and never take them off?

Utterly nonsensical. How do these ridiculous "traditions" get started?

(Relatedly, I just looked at my Celtic knot band ring -- in the open spaces of the weave -- and, yeah, it needs to be cleaned. It's not horrific, and I don't think it smells, but it could use a good scrub.

what if I have another pair of earrings I want to wear?

Get more piercings! I can wear up to 3.5 gifts at once! Want more stuff!