I second Blue Nile. In the last year I have spent in excess of $20K there and have been nothing short of very pleased with each product.

 

I like that ring. I built and saved one on Blue Nile.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Ballin'...

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.

 

The very least you should get in quality:
F-H in color (maybe a possible I)
SI2 or better in clarity
good or better in cut
Carat - your choice

 

Thanks for all the info!

 

 

^

 

I think I might go with this one:


SI2 clarity
H color
2.2 cts

 

Very nice choice - she should be more than pleased.

 

^I'm going to throw in a pair of matching earrings...













if she says

 

The ring has been purchased.


:walkdownplank:

 

Good luck!

 

^What she said!

 

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..

 

To quote Whiskers:

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

- Good luck!

 

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.

 

I thought of that but I would have to decline my citizenship first. They do not allow dual citizenship and even though I've lived here for 16 years already, they can pull me to the army as soon as I'm off the plane.
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

 

Well after taking her and her mom to the airport yesterday, I asked her dad for her hand in marriage.

He was

 

I'm excited for you.

 

Congrats!

 

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

 

On the other note.....CONGRATS, finally, its been to $$%#$# long. You two are meant for each other.

 

^

congrats man..

 

Guess the secret's out.

 

 

He's just not that into you..

 

Nice!


Let us know how it goes!

 

I'm over it now. Carry on

 

Well let it all out son, just tell us how you Really feel.. LOL

Side note, Good luck VAS!

 

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........

 

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

 

Very nice Walshey.

 

thank ya, I have a necklace for you too.....if you'd like :wink:

 

 

SHHHHHHHH!!!!!

 

I was thinking that too......

 

 

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