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I never knew a single object could mean so much to one person. Something so small and simple, such as a ring. I chose this subject because it was not like anyone else’s. This so called ring is one of the most important things I own. Not because it was expensive, beautiful or came from a store like Tiffany’s, but because it was given to me by the most important people in my life, my family. It was my grandmothers and then my mothers and now it is mine. I know many people own rings and valuable things but this one specifically is very special. This ring is not an ordinary gold diamond ring or birth stone, it’s a spoon handle, sterling silver to say the least. I love this object, it is so beautiful and shiny. Never been tarnished. There’s little designs throughout the top of it and then area where it meets. But that isn’t what make it most significant to me. Its has so much meaning. So many memories held within it. Beside sentimental value, it also reminds me of the strength and courage my grandmother and mother both had. Both of these women are strong, independent and courageous. When I look at the ring I am reminded of the trials and tribulations they both went through, but came out stronger women. As most girls do, I have several pieces of jewelry that hold some meaning, but none like this particular one. When I look at the ring I see strength, honor and courage from my grandmother. Her husband, my grandfather, passed away of cancer, leaving behind two sons and a daughter. My grandmother was left to raise them alone, which I believe is one of the most courageous things any person can do. To raise a family alone can bring great challenges and memories as well. Just like the shape of the ring it reminds me of my family, a complete circle not left incomplete, but strong enough to get through any of life‘s obstacles. When I wear the ring, I’m horned because it was once worn by a woman who served our country as a nurse in the armed forces, an honor at it’s own level. In a way it brings courage to myself, because when I look at it, I’m reminded of all the things my grandmother endured during her lifetime and the respect I have for her. Knowing the ring has been in three generations of women, including myself, I feel like from my grandmother she passed on her strength to my mother who then passed so much more to me. When I wear the ring now, it makes me feel even prouder to have the mother I have. I have seen my mother go through so much heartache and come out a better person that I only hope I can do the same. She also raised a family on her own and like her mother. Not only is raising a family alone difficult but sending a child into the military weeks after the nine-eleven attacks must have been one of the scariest things she had to do. To send a son to face so many challenges and unnerving experiences in a new country without a familiar face had to have been one of the bravest things I have seen her do. This object is so different from anyone else’s because it brings remembrance, remembrance of things that I had no idea about, like my grandfather. I never met him but I heard he was a great guy. I give credit to him because he is the one who bought this item for my grandmother. Back then, in the nineteen forties spoon handle rings were the thing. They were so outgoing and everyone had one. When my grandfather died my grandmother gave it to my mother so she would have something to remember him by. In conclusion, this ring is not just a ring. It’s not just an piece of jewelry, it’s a symbol of courage, strength and unity passed down from one generation to another. Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. When I wear the ring it’s a constant reminder to remember what is important in life, family. That is why this ring has such meaning and value. Not just to me, but my grandmother and mother as well.