/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I've got a lot of it, but most of my really expensive stuff is in a safety deposit box back in Hawaii (lots of big carved jade pieces from my grandmother and some diamonds/rubies/emeralds). I didn't want to bring it to Chicago when I moved here, so I left it with my mom for safe keeping (at least until I've settled more or something). I did keep my favorite pieces with me (I'll post pics later). I've got an emerald and diamond necklace that was custom designed by my grandma. We picked out the raw emerald in Colombia and had a jeweler cut it to her specifications. I think it's 2-3 carats (and last I heard, it was valued at around $12,000). I also have a few smaller jade pieces (bracelet, pendant, earrings) here. Needless to say, my grandmother was a HUGE jewelry fan, so when she passed away a couple of years ago, she made sure that my sister and I got most of it because she wanted it to be enjoyed. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
