Sooo engagement ring tips?
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I bought my first wife's ring from there and was happy working with Billy. After our divorce, they bought it back for a fair price too. Something to keep in mind "just in case"...?
Second wife was much more practical in terms of price and size. We got one at Zales that she really likes 10 years ago and still happy with it.
Anyway, congrats and enjoy the process!
Enjoy the process, every woman is different and everyone’s style is different.
To be honest I don’t get why these types of threads turn into a flexing match. Some women get caught up in price and size of the ring, some don’t want a 4 carat Diamond catching on every little thing when they go about their day.
It is what it is. I don’t get the whole Diamond bragging thing. But it’s whatever
To be honest I don’t get why these types of threads turn into a flexing match. Some women get caught up in price and size of the ring, some don’t want a 4 carat Diamond catching on every little thing when they go about their day.
It is what it is. I don’t get the whole Diamond bragging thing. But it’s whatever
I have no advise to give about ring shopping because my wife wanted her grandmother’s ring and that’s what she got. The ring didn’t cost me a penny. Just had to buy the band and that is not expensive.
nah. Mainly just throwing it out there that buying an expensive diamond ring isn’t necessary to make your wife happy. But, if that is what makes your wife happy I just feel bad for you that it takes a huge materialistic status symbol to get her happy.
She and I knew right away when I met her (that she was the one), so after a year or so of dating, the talk became "when". As such we started shopping together and I let her do her thing. We shopped several places and there was one ring that she lit up when she saw it. So I knew what it was when I went back to purchase it. My decision from there was the stone size and clarity.
So my suggestion, if you're serious with this chick, maybe take her shopping. Yea, it may tell her your intentions, but she will never know the when and where it'll take place. Then, like with mine, pay attention to what she lights up over.
As to the wedding band having/or not having diamonds. There isn't any rule that it has to or not. My Wife's does have diamonds, but yes, the actual wedding band and diamonds are much smaller and generally not the main event, that is the engagement band is for. In many/most cases, they're actually meant to be worn together. So when I got her engagement ring, I also (on my own) had to shop for her wedding band, and I found one that had similar styling to her engagement ring. Usually it's the man's wedding band that is just metal. Mine is anyway.
So my suggestion, if you're serious with this chick, maybe take her shopping. Yea, it may tell her your intentions, but she will never know the when and where it'll take place. Then, like with mine, pay attention to what she lights up over.
As to the wedding band having/or not having diamonds. There isn't any rule that it has to or not. My Wife's does have diamonds, but yes, the actual wedding band and diamonds are much smaller and generally not the main event, that is the engagement band is for. In many/most cases, they're actually meant to be worn together. So when I got her engagement ring, I also (on my own) had to shop for her wedding band, and I found one that had similar styling to her engagement ring. Usually it's the man's wedding band that is just metal. Mine is anyway.
We have open discussions about it, so no surprises. If she wants something specific, she needs to be involved in the process of picking it out is what I told her.
Something like this. Just a matter of finding a good price on a diamond.
Something like this. Just a matter of finding a good price on a diamond.
Sometimes a man wants to get the little lady a Big Diamond I see no problem with it. And I don’t a see a problem with a woman getting a tiny Little Diamond. The truth is what matters the most is that it comes from the mans heart and is ready to be a good man to her.
The original poster doesn’t care about anybody’s situation he asked where he can get the best deal in a Diamond. So let’s get the man some connections on where to go.
I didn’t spend a crazy amount of money on mine for my first and only marriage. At the time I was spending what I could afford and had no clue I would end up divorced. Hindsight being 20/20 I’m glad I didn’t spend more. Also wisdom kicking in years later you realize that’s not what it is about. A ring is symbolic and of your soon to be expects more to keep up with her friends than she probably is not a good person to be marrying.
My opinion, doesn’t have to be yours.
My opinion, doesn’t have to be yours.
I got my diamond on Jamesallen.com I liked it over blue nile as it showed me where the the actual imperfection was so I had mine on the backside vs on the face of it. Color mattered the most to me after seeing the difference.
It was more overall than I wanted to spend but my wife did buy me an "engagement" datsun
I had a friends dad who runs a jewelry business create the custom band and set it and it came out fantastic and she loves it. I would say it was her one irrational thing for the size of it which was roughly 1.4-1.5 carat.
It was more overall than I wanted to spend but my wife did buy me an "engagement" datsun
I had a friends dad who runs a jewelry business create the custom band and set it and it came out fantastic and she loves it. I would say it was her one irrational thing for the size of it which was roughly 1.4-1.5 carat. 
Knew it was destiny to go see a guy named Barry (99% sure hes retired now) at New York Jewelers on the row downtown when
Bru and a pharmacist co-worker of mine both suggested the same guy at the same place iirc 
Anyways, was happy with my purchase there, engagement ring then got the wedding band, my ring and then another anniversary present from them, so far happy, been almost 7 years now and quality is high, no issues on anything even the really tiny stones on along the band
Besides what everyone has argued about the color/clarity, the cut was honestly a huge difference maker in price. My wife wanted cushin cut which was a great visual size for the money.. Just gonna say the size of your S/Os hands definitely might change what you spend, it can really change the look
I think I spent around 4 when all said and done, even if I could afford more, I'm happy with what I got and so is my wife, she still gets compliments on it because its on the unique side. Don't cheap out on the setting/band, that makes a huge difference
Bru and a pharmacist co-worker of mine both suggested the same guy at the same place iirc Anyways, was happy with my purchase there, engagement ring then got the wedding band, my ring and then another anniversary present from them, so far happy, been almost 7 years now and quality is high, no issues on anything even the really tiny stones on along the band
Besides what everyone has argued about the color/clarity, the cut was honestly a huge difference maker in price. My wife wanted cushin cut which was a great visual size for the money.. Just gonna say the size of your S/Os hands definitely might change what you spend, it can really change the look
I think I spent around 4 when all said and done, even if I could afford more, I'm happy with what I got and so is my wife, she still gets compliments on it because its on the unique side. Don't cheap out on the setting/band, that makes a huge difference
Overused old lady joke at the grocery store when getting my ID checked
I had a great experience with Nelson's in Crystal Lake. They were very helpful and reasonable. More reasonable to than the person who wore it 
Anyways the Mom and Pop shops are usually your better bet. They are also much more helpful with matching the wedding band.
Congrats on taking the plunge, just be honest with yourself and be 100% sure. That's all I can say.
Anyways the Mom and Pop shops are usually your better bet. They are also much more helpful with matching the wedding band.
Congrats on taking the plunge, just be honest with yourself and be 100% sure. That's all I can say.
Nooo. They see my name and it’s “oh I bet you went to jared” or something along the lines of their tagline
You’re asking the old lady at the grocery store where to get a ring?
Ain't going to happen
Would u get engaged with the second lady and not ever go get married ? Just curious how u feel about this?
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