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engagement rings

I believe the reason for a diamond is because they can not be damaged (under most circumstances), like the saying "a diamond is forever". Symbolizing love lasting forever. Completely making this up from what I'd would think, so I really have no clue. I am sure I could Google a way better answer.

I LOVE my ring. It was designed by a jeweler in Boston who is a family friend of his (helpful friend!). It is a radiant cut, about 1.5 total weight including the pave sides. I never look at the certificate because I do not need to know the price (estimate at least is on there), even though I have a good idea. Just something I'm weird about. I know the the color and clarity are of good quality and based on what he could afford. aYou don't want to sacrifice on something like that. I personally love the cut. Cut is a matter of preference I think, even though it does effect the sparkle.

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^^ Actually, the only reason they use diamonds as a girl's best friend is because you can't tie a dildo to your finger.
 
eh im going to ask my girl to marry me in december... the only problem is money wise i cant offord much lol... so i got 3 options...

1) a very non expensive ring... and tell her i can always buy her a more expensive one later

2) hussle and if i dont get in a large ammount of trouble get her a big ring

3) rob Washington Mutual

(DISCLAIMER : number 3 was not really an option... i do not plan on robbing any banks in the future... please go pick on someone else: END DISCLAIMER)
 
LOL @ Keystroke =D

I didn't accept the proposal (or the ring), but I was given a ~1 karat marquise cut diamond at the end of my first year in college as an act of desperation (I had broken up with him and he came to my door with a ring, it was mortifying.)

My most long term relationship lasted 3 years, and he gave me what I guess you'd call a promise ring. I wore it on my left hand. It's a .75 karat tanzanite set in yellow and white gold. Yes, I tried to give it back when we split up, but he wouldn't accept it back, so it sits sadly in my safe. :(

I would very much like an emerald cut diamond set in platinum someday; it suits my style. I'm not a size queen - I do want a diamond, though. It's my birthstone and I am superstitious about wearing one at all times (usually it's my .35 karat bezel set pendant set in white gold I got for my sweet 16). I also have family heirloom princess cut diamond earrings I wear somewhat often that are .25 karat apiece, that are extra special b/c they are cut from the same diamond (most earring sets aren't).

I know when the right guy comes along that I'll be happy with whatever he gives me and that he'll know what I want. :)
 
SmokeTrails - If she understands you and your situation, knows money is tight and LOVES you, she will be thrilled you are asking. The ring shouldn't matter and like you said you can always get another one in better times (spending a ton and getting a ring she hates is a whole other story). Size doesn't have to matter either (for diamonds;) ) I think understanding her style really counts. Shows you know her. Several people I know, who didn't have a lot to spend got rings other than diamonds for their first. A co-worker has a beautiful sapphire ring and loves it. She doesn't even want another one with a diamond now.

A lot of larger, commercial places, like Robins Bros., finance if that is an option for you?? Why does it have to be December? Money was one of the reasons I know mine waited so long (like over 6 YEARS, but who's counting) Don't go broke, or get in trouble, getting engaged. As unromantic as it seems, finances are a factor to consider in huge life-altering events. You can wait. I was ok with our situation and was happy waiting for him to be comfortable in his ordeals until a proposal. I am also very sentimental and an upgrade isn't something I'd be able to do. So in our case, he knew it was a one shot deal. I'm sure be happy with whatever you get. Good Luck!
 
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smoke.. there are always those dodgy '12 months interest free' deasl... for like a $2000 ring, you pay 25% deposit, and then the rest over a year... easy...
 
If you know the girl is picky about style, I wouldn't get a ring without consulting her. You can always propose and then go pick out a ring later. Fortunately my husband knew this. :D
 
^What she said. I've seen some pretty horrific jewelry bought in the name of love. I've only received one piece of jewelry that I liked as a gift EVER, and that includes friends and relatives, not just the boyfriend...

SmokeTrails said:
1) a very non expensive ring... and tell her i can always buy her a more expensive one later
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^GO WITH THAT ONE! My mom always tells me over and over, "Don't let a guy buy you a big ring when you can't afford it. Just get a cheap little one for the engagement, and then when you're more settled in and probably have more income you can trade up at your five year anniversary!!!!"

Best idea there is as far as I'm concerned. :) My mom has always been just a teeny bit disappointed that her ring isn't the best quality - it's really big, but it's not particularly vibrant or clear...
 
I liked my route!! Get a beautiful ring, but get the diamond later. Put in a CZ, you wont know the difference. Noone does until it gets old (they scratch and get icky unlike the real thing) Get a rock when you can afford it
 
Let me start by saying, FUCK THE DIAMOND CARTELS! Buy your rings on the free market!

I got my wife her engagement ring on EBAY!
They even come with a certificate from the gemological institute of america certifying the quality of the diamond (don't buy a diamond ring that doesn't come with one of these!), and a 30 day warranty (convenient if you inconveniently split up). This wasn't just some divorcee trying to hawk her old ring, it was a major diamond retailer selling overstock through an alternate channel.

Last piece of advice: Find out what her favorite metal for jewlery is, so you don't get her something she hates.
 
I bought my fiancee a 1.02 ct princess cut diamond (G color, VVS2 clarity, very fine cut) with two .25 carat princess cut side stones in a white gold band that had pave diamonds mounted all around the band. She likes it :)
 
I don't get the "spending 2 months salary on a ring" thing.

The last thing I want as a symbol of love is something that's likely to get me mugged.
 
I have a white gold band with a channel of little diamonds. It's not flashy and it wasn't expensive, but I love it because I know my husband spent what he could afford and gave it to me because he loves me. It makes me happy.

I do love diamonds though. My mother-in-law gave me a pair of diamond earrings on my wedding day and they are just beautiful. A diamond of wonderful cut and colour, but smaller size, is so much nicer to look at than a huge, cheaper diamond.
 
I made my BF read this thread last night and highlighted fairnymph's post: "If you know the girl is picky about style, I wouldn't get a ring without consulting her."

I wouldn't trust anyone to buy a tshirt I liked. let alone a piece of jewellery. Although, I'm thinking I'd prefer us to wear thumb rings instead of the traditional ring finger.
 
I bought my girl a .27carat diamon vvs1, d colour set in a white gold round setting with a yellow gold band, she hasn't got it yet, so I dunno if she likes it, I'm sure she will though...
 
i love the look of the d-f colours... any more and they tend to look a bit yellow.... bu thte pristine look of them are beautiful..

and the 'glimmer factor' is amazing...

i really think that it is not the size that counts, its the beauty of it.


on the ebay issue, i looked at them just then, and i must say, im dissapointed wit hthem. well in aust anyway, they are selling I1-3 diamonds, and stating their 'retail prices' as though they were vvs-si clarity.

bit dodgy if you ask me, as the I1-3 are not the best things to get, especially as an engagement ring.

i love the simplistic solitare look. i think it is stunning ,but i am not a 'crazy design' kinda guy...
 
PEHHH......fuck precious metals, unless they're for sexy body piercings, or set in Crowns for meh Queens ;)

anyway....u know those 25 cent egg thingies?

SPIDER RINGS =D
 
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