Long story short, my mom passed away a few weeks ago. My dad has mentioned that he would like for me to have the diamond from her engagement ring, and that we would have it reset when I know what I would like (the current setting is gone, long story).

Since my mom was so so excited about baby girl (who will be here mid february) I would like to design the ring specifically for her, though I would wear it until she is 16 or 18, and then I would give it to her at that time.

I don't have any reason to rush into making a decision, but if I do find something I love I would like to have it made before she is born so that I can include the ring in our newborn pictures.

I am thinking I would like to include her birthstone, which will almost certainly be amethyst. I also have 8 teeny tiny diamonds from a ring that my grandmother gave me when I was a teenager that could be used. The engagement diamond is about .25 ct.

I know lots of you ladies like jewelry (I mean, who doesn't!) Anybody want to help me find ideas for something pretty that I could wear now but that would also be appropriate to pass on? Something that doesn't look too much like an engagement ring?