When the
day of our birth comes, weeks before the actual day our wishful minds
anticipate for gifts, cards or a bunch of flowers to arrive. Either
from a friend, a lover or amongst our family members who dearly
remember our birthdays.
Most of
us would like to receive a tangible item which we can use in our
everyday lives. Or it can be a special wish (like a round trip
vacation abroad, see your parents who have been away for years etc.)
which will bring great happiness and completeness on our special
day.
Whether
you receive something or just celebrating your birthday like a typical
day, always be thankful to the Almighty Father for giving you another
year of good health on Earth. And also, be grateful to your
loved-ones and closest friends who unconditionally love and support
you, through ups and downs.
More than
2 weeks ago, I celebrated and embraced another year of my life on
Earth. And prior to my birthday, I already received unexpected
presents from my close friends. They were material things which I
liked and appreciated. Actually, it wasn’t the items that made my day
bountiful and blissful as it was the sincerity and effort, wrapped in
each gift. To all of you and you know who you are, Thank You so much!
Aside
from the parcels, on my natal day I bought myself a gift and
was one of my topmost wishes in my list too. A pair of 18ct yellow
gold blue topaz stud earrings enhanced by cubic zirconia. I was
delighted and thought I was!
I didn’t
dislike the gift at all; I was really thankful. It's just that they
had eye-opening problems when they were under my possession. The
problems with the earrings happened twice. One of the gemstones came
out of the metal rim or collar and also, one of the butterflies
(earrings' locks) broke into two pieces (this happened twice). The
first time I was just happy to receive a new replacement set as I was
thinking it might be a common fault. However when one of the
butterflies of the newly replaced earrings was divided into two
pieces for the second time, I decided to return them to the shop and
asked for the money back.
Actually,
I was angry (yet polite) because they wasted my time as well as
made me disappointed too. I really have a high respect to them and even
thought that all of their products were sturdy. We had an agreement
in which they gave back my money and a few minutes after, I stepped-out of the shop very happy!
After
solving the dispute with the shop, I checked three more
jewellery shops on the same high street that day. I dwelt at the
shop where I bought my Diamond Ring in a setting of Blue Sapphire Stones
last year. When I was there, two trays of earrings were displayed
in front of me. Certainly, I didn’t doubt that they sell a much
more superior quality and very classy too. That is why, I asked the
man in-charged to find a pair of earrings which will match my ring.
He presented me with a few and I wasn't disappointed with his humble
suggestions. Aside from that, he even gave me a discount which really
enticed me to buy the earrings. It was undeniably an incentive to a
customer like me!
But
before that, I could see that this man had a meticulous eye about
precious stones. Why? It was because he recognised straight away the
stone embellished in my ring (It's from our shop) and it really wows me. Honestly, I was
pleased with his expertise and also very satisfied with the service
offered. That's why, I felt remorseful for not going back to their
shop when I was looking for a pair of exquisitely well- made
earrings.
I have
learnt my lesson and am now feeling contented because of my new pair
of earrings from H. Purchen Jewellers.
I love my
new pair of gold earrings which matches my ring, Blue Sapphire
earrings surrounded in the cluster by Sparkling Diamonds.
* This was written in July 2012 and is just published this year
with up to date pictures
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