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Laurie8504 · Mar 31st, 2008, 09:24 AM

Did anyone get an engagement ring with something other than a diamond as the main stone? I've really been thinking that I would like a ring with a purple sapphire and smaller diamonds on either side of it; I love purple and rarely go the "traditional route" with things. I know that the "need" for an engagement diamond is something perpetuated by the diamond companies (it wasn't always like this!) but, and this is probably silly to be worrying about, I wouldn't want people to think that my man is cheap for not getting me a diamond. KWIM?

I would really love to see pics of your unique diamond-less engagement rings, and if you got any sort of a reaction from people simply because it wasn't a diamond, I would love hearing about it! TIA!

vancleef fan · Mar 31st, 2008, 09:59 AM

I think the Engagement ring is something personal and you should get what you want and don't worry what others might think....
I just remembered Princess Diana's engagement ring which was an oval-shape sapphire with diamonds around it

Congratulations and I hope you will find your dream ring

IntlSet · Mar 31st, 2008, 10:38 AM

I believe blue sapphires are actually the traditional stone of engagement rings. I'm not sure how we've transitioned into diamonds.

JFK's engagement ring for Jackie (picked out by Joseph Kennedy) was actually an emerald.

Get whatever stone you'd like! No reason it has to be a diamond. Nicole Richie got a pink sapphire engagement ring.

sputnik · Mar 31st, 2008, 11:16 AM

people worry too much about what other people will think. fuck 'em! get what you want.

titania029 · Mar 31st, 2008, 11:23 AM

Probably when De Beers coined the phrase "a diamond is forever" in the late 40s. I don't have an engagement ring, and if I did, I would have chosen a sapphire. My wedding band has blue sapphires. Whatever makes you happy :)

Originally Posted by IntlSet

I believe blue sapphires are actually the traditional stone of engagement rings. I'm not sure how we've transitioned into diamonds.

JFK's engagement ring for Jackie (picked out by Joseph Kennedy) was actually an emerald.

Get whatever stone you'd like! No reason it has to be a diamond. Nicole Richie got a pink sapphire engagement ring.

Leelee · Mar 31st, 2008, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by vancleef fan

I think the Engagement ring is something personal and you should get what you want and don't worry what others might think....
I just remembered Princess Diana's engagement ring which was an oval-shape sapphire with diamonds around it

That's exactly what I think too! I was thinking about Princess Diana's gorgeous sapphire ring as well!

guccimamma · Mar 31st, 2008, 01:26 PM

it is your engagement...you can wear whatever you like.

KatsBags · Mar 31st, 2008, 01:48 PM

One of my best friends has a sapphire as her main stone. It's beautiful!

Get what you love...you'll be wearing it...for a long time!

LVShoeFan2 · Mar 31st, 2008, 01:54 PM

Pricescope has a section of their forum dedicated to colored engagement rings: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/vi...?topicID=29435

I hope it's okay to post the link here? I drool over that thread all the time -- it's one of my bookmarks.

elizat · Mar 31st, 2008, 03:29 PM

Yes, get what you like! As pointed out, the diamond companies- DeBeers for the most part- really did a great marketing job w/ associating diamonds as a necessity for marriage.

meluvs2shop · Mar 31st, 2008, 03:34 PM

i think you need something that represents who you are and forget about the masses. engagement rings are personal and beautiful no matter the size or color.

SuLi · Mar 31st, 2008, 04:13 PM

I agree with the comments by some of the other posters. I know that colored gemstones were the traditional stones used for engagements until the diamond companies started their slogan compaign in the early 20th century. I think sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are pretty traditional.

I think you should get whatever makes you happy...after all, you're the one who has to wear it "forever". Good luck!

Accessorize*me · Mar 31st, 2008, 04:14 PM

It's your Wedding and your E-Ring! Pick whatever that makes your heart sing.....As long as it's what you love, those who love you will love it too!

Laurie8504 · Mar 31st, 2008, 06:41 PM

Thanks so much for the replies ladies! You all have really made me feel better about getting what I want and just not worrying about it. I mean, if Princess Di did it, then I sure can

!

Thanks for the link LVshoefan! That's exactly what I was looking for, I think you can almost be more creative with your ring if you add a little color.

missmustard · Mar 31st, 2008, 10:37 PM

A purple sapphire would be stunning; one of my fave colours. Get whatever you like best!

Mar 31st, 2008, 09:24 AM	#1
Laurie8504 OP chocolate...where? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,935	Diamond-less engagement? Did anyone get an engagement ring with something other than a diamond as the main stone? I've really been thinking that I would like a ring with a purple sapphire and smaller diamonds on either side of it; I love purple and rarely go the "traditional route" with things. I know that the "need" for an engagement diamond is something perpetuated by the diamond companies (it wasn't always like this!) but, and this is probably silly to be worrying about, I wouldn't want people to think that my man is cheap for not getting me a diamond. KWIM? I would really love to see pics of your unique diamond-less engagement rings, and if you got any sort of a reaction from people simply because it wasn't a diamond, I would love hearing about it! TIA!

Mar 31st, 2008, 09:59 AM	#2
vancleef fan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 961	Re: Diamond-less engagement? I think the Engagement ring is something personal and you should get what you want and don't worry what others might think.... I just remembered Princess Diana's engagement ring which was an oval-shape sapphire with diamonds around it Congratulations and I hope you will find your dream ring
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Mar 31st, 2008, 10:38 AM	#3
IntlSet Bonjour! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 12,990	Re: Diamond-less engagement? I believe blue sapphires are actually the traditional stone of engagement rings. I'm not sure how we've transitioned into diamonds. JFK's engagement ring for Jackie (picked out by Joseph Kennedy) was actually an emerald. Get whatever stone you'd like! No reason it has to be a diamond. Nicole Richie got a pink sapphire engagement ring.
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Mar 31st, 2008, 11:16 AM	#4
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Mar 31st, 2008, 01:54 PM	#9
LVShoeFan2 Hiphopopotamus Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,133	Re: Diamond-less engagement? Pricescope has a section of their forum dedicated to colored engagement rings: http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/vi...?topicID=29435 I hope it's okay to post the link here? I drool over that thread all the time -- it's one of my bookmarks.
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Mar 31st, 2008, 03:29 PM	#10
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	Re: Diamond-less engagement? Yes, get what you like! As pointed out, the diamond companies- DeBeers for the most part- really did a great marketing job w/ associating diamonds as a necessity for marriage.
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Mar 31st, 2008, 03:34 PM	#11
meluvs2shop LV overload Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,534	Re: Diamond-less engagement? i think you need something that represents who you are and forget about the masses. engagement rings are personal and beautiful no matter the size or color.
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Mar 31st, 2008, 04:13 PM	#12
SuLi Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Washington DC Metro area Posts: 7,315	Re: Diamond-less engagement? I agree with the comments by some of the other posters. I know that colored gemstones were the traditional stones used for engagements until the diamond companies started their slogan compaign in the early 20th century. I think sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are pretty traditional. I think you should get whatever makes you happy...after all, you're the one who has to wear it "forever". Good luck!
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Mar 31st, 2008, 04:14 PM	#13
Accessorize*me There's no ugly girl Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Blissful amidst Bling and Booties Posts: 3,220	Re: Diamond-less engagement? It's your Wedding and your E-Ring! Pick whatever that makes your heart sing.....As long as it's what you love, those who love you will love it too!
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Mar 31st, 2008, 06:41 PM	#14
Laurie8504 OP chocolate...where? Joined: Sep 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,935	Re: Diamond-less engagement? Thanks so much for the replies ladies! You all have really made me feel better about getting what I want and just not worrying about it. I mean, if Princess Di did it, then I sure can ! Thanks for the link LVshoefan! That's exactly what I was looking for, I think you can almost be more creative with your ring if you add a little color.

Mar 31st, 2008, 10:37 PM	#15
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 4,344	Re: Diamond-less engagement? A purple sapphire would be stunning; one of my fave colours. Get whatever you like best!
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