I'm going to propose - UPDATE: He did it! (Pg. 5)
01-08-2010, 09:11 AM
#122
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IMO, both of those rings are a bit too busy for my liking. This is what I got my fiancee:
It's got a bit more "flair" than a standard solitare, but it's not too busy. It looks better in person actually than the pictures.
But of course, that's just my and my fiancee's choice. If your girl has a design that she likes, go with it because ultimately she's going to be the one wearing it.
It's got a bit more "flair" than a standard solitare, but it's not too busy. It looks better in person actually than the pictures.
But of course, that's just my and my fiancee's choice. If your girl has a design that she likes, go with it because ultimately she's going to be the one wearing it.
Everyone has their own taste. I prefer smaller and better quality over big and not-so-good quality. I like 'some' bling, but not too flashy.
01-08-2010, 12:47 PM
#123
Thanks. Although I didn't get it from Blue Nile. I got it from the Leo Ingwer store in the diamond district in NYC (www.leoingwer.com). I really like some of their designs (ahem, vas25tl, check them out). I just bought the casting from them, but I think they sell finished pieces also.
01-08-2010, 01:43 PM
#124
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I ring shopped for more than two years before I bought. If you're trying to save, try looking for real man made diamond. The only problem is they are relatively limited in the size they can make but are a fraction of the cost. Your girlfriend might like that style of ring but this is an engagement ring. If she likes blue, get her a blue diamond.. 
Seriously though.. when you find the right ring, you'll know. Your gf will probably be happy regardless, just make sure you get her exact ring preference, solitaire, cut, color, ctw, clarity (this is the $ factor). I bought my gf a 2 ctw solitaire ring and it's bigger than you think. 1 ctw is more than enough bling factor.
Seriously though.. when you find the right ring, you'll know. Your gf will probably be happy regardless, just make sure you get her exact ring preference, solitaire, cut, color, ctw, clarity (this is the $ factor). I bought my gf a 2 ctw solitaire ring and it's bigger than you think. 1 ctw is more than enough bling factor.
01-08-2010, 02:07 PM
#125
I ring shopped for more than two years before I bought. If you're trying to save, try looking for real man made diamond. The only problem is they are relatively limited in the size they can make but are a fraction of the cost. Your girlfriend might like that style of ring but this is an engagement ring. If she likes blue, get her a blue diamond..
Seriously though.. when you find the right ring, you'll know. Your gf will probably be happy regardless, just make sure you get her exact ring preference, solitaire, cut, color, ctw, clarity (this is the $ factor). I bought my gf a 2 ctw solitaire ring and it's bigger than you think. 1 ctw is more than enough bling factor.
Seriously though.. when you find the right ring, you'll know. Your gf will probably be happy regardless, just make sure you get her exact ring preference, solitaire, cut, color, ctw, clarity (this is the $ factor). I bought my gf a 2 ctw solitaire ring and it's bigger than you think. 1 ctw is more than enough bling factor.
vas25tl, just so you have some point of reference, the diameter of a 1 carat round stone is approx. 6 millimeters, so keep that in mind when looking at ring designs.
01-10-2010, 01:37 AM
#128
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01-11-2010, 08:10 AM
#129
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01-19-2010, 04:50 PM
#135
Earth-bound misfit
^What she said!
01-19-2010, 07:11 PM
#136
The Box
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Thanks guys! I'll be proposing in about 2 weeks. She's flying out to Belarus to visit some family on Saturday for 10 days, I'll do it when she gets back..unless the ring comes within a few days.. 
01-19-2010, 07:17 PM
#138
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Or you could surprise the hell out of her and fly out to Belarus a couple of days after her and proposer to her there.
01-19-2010, 07:20 PM
#139
The Box
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thanks......If she gave more of a notice, it would have been possible...she decided this morning and got the plane tickets for her and her mom; initial plans were for August
01-25-2010, 07:36 PM
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YOU MOTHER&$*#*#&(&#(#&(#, THE WHOLE FORUM KNOWS AND I DON'T (explanation: Vas and I know each other).....I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS, THREAD STARTED IN AUGUST..........................yes, i looked you up.............STILL YOU ARE AN %^$.....I'm not going to tell my wife about this, so she won't mass it up for you....DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME AT WORK ANYMORE AND FORGET WHERE I LIVE
01-25-2010, 09:04 PM
#146
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YOU MOTHER&$*#*#&(&#(#&(#, THE WHOLE FORUM KNOWS AND I DON'T (explanation: Vas and I know each other).....I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS, THREAD STARTED IN AUGUST..........................yes, i looked you up.............STILL YOU ARE AN %^$.....I'm not going to tell my wife about this, so she won't mass it up for you....DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME AT WORK ANYMORE AND FORGET WHERE I LIVE
Guess the secret's out.
01-25-2010, 09:37 PM
#148
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
YOU MOTHER&$*#*#&(&#(#&(#, THE WHOLE FORUM KNOWS AND I DON'T (explanation: Vas and I know each other).....I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS, THREAD STARTED IN AUGUST..........................yes, i looked you up.............STILL YOU ARE AN %^$.....I'm not going to tell my wife about this, so she won't mass it up for you....DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME AT WORK ANYMORE AND FORGET WHERE I LIVE
01-25-2010, 09:39 PM
#149
Earth-bound misfit
Nice! Let us know how it goes!
01-27-2010, 09:06 AM
#151
iWhine S/C 6MT TL
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01-27-2010, 10:41 AM
#152
Great. Now he's loose.
Good luck to you Vas. This is very exciting. I'm glad you got the sapphire. I love them, personally. It's my favorite stone, no matter what color. They make a beautiful engagement ring.
We'll all be waiting to hear........
We'll all be waiting to hear........
01-27-2010, 12:05 PM
#153
all work and no play
the matching earrings are a good idea too. I got my fiancee matching earrings for a graduation gift, and contracted my mom to make a Swarovski crystal, sapphire, and sterling silver necklace and bracelet to go along with them.this is what I matched them to
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01-27-2010, 03:30 PM
#156
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
01-30-2010, 06:38 AM
#160
i'm afraid that im going to propose this year... i just rear whole thread but still dont know what to look for she a small brunnete she is sensitive and all i want to make her happy im sure that she doesnt want something big... small but beautiful as she is... idk what shape of diamond what seating i know that i will go with quality... and top cost 5k. and i know she wont refuse :P lol