Before the holidays, I took my wife to choose jewelry from a trustworthy friend who is a jeweler. Ahead of us was a couple, the husband a respected Rosh Yeshiva. As they were selecting a holiday piece for the rebbetzin, the Rosh Yeshiva asked about a diamond ring he had sent for repair. My friend urged him to share its story:
The Rav had decided to buy an expensive diamond ring for his wife to fulfill the mitzvah of bringing her joy. She was thrilled with the ring, but that same day, a heavy metal door slammed on her fingers. The ring absorbed the impact, sparing her fingers, though a few diamonds shifted out of the setting!!!
“You see, the jewelry was a tool of divine protection!” the Rav concluded. “Now, I don’t look at the price—I know this investment is worth more than gold!”
ב.ש.
