Mum recently gave me one of her pearl rings to wear. I’ve borrowed it before but this was more of an official thing.
It was given to her on her 21st birthday from her Nanay (Mum) my Lola (Grandma) before she left The Philippines for England.
“I was doing midwifery at that time so I couldn’t wear it when I was working, but I kept it in my room and only wore it for special occasions… if I went to a party or to go shopping or to church!”
I asked Mum if it came in a box…
“No! she just took it off her hand and gave it to me!”
Pearls of the NHS 