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It was some earings that are amethyst studs with pearl drops.
This was very clever because my engagement ring is platinum and amethyst, and I have these amazing valuable pearls that belonged to a lovely old lady from Kent. He got me the ear-rings so that I can wear the two things together and the don't look mis-matched.
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 6 Jan 2012, 16:15, 2 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

I was going to make a joke about theft
But that's actually a very nice, thoughtful present.
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Fri 6 Jan 2012, 16:19, Reply)

That's a bit gay for a bloke present.
I'd have got you a frying pan and some knickers.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 6 Jan 2012, 16:20, Reply)

I got knickers for my birthday
and a frying pan in the summer.
trufax
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Fri 6 Jan 2012, 16:23, Reply)

A man of impeccable taste.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 6 Jan 2012, 16:25, Reply)