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Leah411 · May 5th, 2008, 07:57 PM

All righty, lovely tPF ladies....I need a little guidance.

My DF (see the 'Prayers and Good Karma Needed' thread in Relationships) and I are starting to shop for wedding rings. Our budget is very limited, so we want to get the best bang for our bucks.

So far, we've only been able to make short jaunts to the mall to look (due to DF still recovering). This has given us a start as to what kinds of style we do and don't like. BUT....we don't really want to buy from a mall jeweler, if we can avoid it. This might be difficult on our budget, though.

I have been doing a bit of reading and have read some things that say you can get better deals via the internet. Is this true? Has anyone done this? I am very leery of this as you can't try on the rings and all the other obvious reasons.

My engagment ring is not a solitaire, it's a band of teeny-tiny diamonds in an Art Deco setting. I am looking for something that would work with this. Probably another band of teeny-tiny diamonds.

Has anyone purchased via the internet with success? Or can anyone recommend jewelers in the Portland, Oregon area?

I need to find a ring for DF as well. He has gone from declaring over and over again that he wanted a simple, gold band....to wanting one with diamonds, too.

I am still digesting that information. LOL

Thank you, ladies!

MarissaBee · May 5th, 2008, 08:56 PM

If you like vintage/vintage-style jewelry, faycullen.com has some gorgeous rings!! They have a lot of Art Deco style jewelry. It's one of my favorite websites to drool over.

risingsun · May 6th, 2008, 12:16 AM

Leah~I bought the center stone for my engagement ring from Whiteflash, an excellent internet vendor. There are a number of well -respected internet vendors and if you would like some assistance, you might like to visit www.pricescope.com. I am a member, as well as others, on this forum. We love to help people find beautiful diamonds and settings at good value. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have. I am delighted that you and J are moving forward with your engagement and wedding. You both deserve some happiness peace in your lives

Leah411 · May 6th, 2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by MarissaBee

If you like vintage/vintage-style jewelry, faycullen.com has some gorgeous rings!! They have a lot of Art Deco style jewelry. It's one of my favorite websites to drool over.

I LOVE the rings at faycullen! In fact, one of them looks very similar to my engagement ring. There are two or three rings there that I like quite a bit. It's frustrating not to be able to try them on, though! I really wonder if any jewelers in my area carry such styles?

I signed up for the 'advance look', but haven't received an email about how to do it, yet.

Leah411 · May 6th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by risingsun

Leah~I bought the center stone for my engagement ring from Whiteflash, an excellent internet vendor. There are a number of well -respected internet vendors and if you would like some assistance, you might like to visit www.pricescope.com. I am a member, as well as others, on this forum. We love to help people find beautiful diamonds and settings at good value. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have. I am delighted that you and J are moving forward with your engagement and wedding. You both deserve some happiness peace in your lives

Oh, thank you!

Part of my dilemma is that the focus isn't so much on the diamonds, as on the setting. The diamonds will be so teeny-tiny, that I am not placing a lot of emphasis on super-high quality. So I am looking for a setting that isn't a run-of-the-mill, everyone-has-it ring. I am looking for something that really represents our relationship.

risingsun · May 7th, 2008, 12:18 AM

^^^Faycullen has some lovely pieces, but their return policy isn't very good. We would also be glad to help you with a setting. If you like faycullen, there are other vendors that have antique or replica type settings that you might like. Let me know and I'll try to help

Leah411 · May 7th, 2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by risingsun

^^^Faycullen has some lovely pieces, but their return policy isn't very good. We would also be glad to help you with a setting. If you like faycullen, there are other vendors that have antique or replica type settings that you might like. Let me know and I'll try to help

Oh, I totally agree! If you don't like the ring, you're basically stuck with it. And that's hard with a ring you didn't get a chance to see or try on!

Antique/replica style settings are EXACTLY what I am looking for! My eye is always drawn to more vintage styles. I would love to find some resources!

illinirdhd · May 7th, 2008, 05:27 PM

You could try:

antiqueengagementrings.com
estatediamondjewelry.com
topazery.com

I looked at all of these sites when we were looking.

smalls · May 8th, 2008, 01:23 AM

I love antique style rings and have looked at this site before, but have never ordered from them.

http://www.circa1930s.com/c30shop/dwband/dwband.htm

They have vintage style reproductions and the prices don't seem super high. It looks like their return policy pretty strict though. You have to contact them within 24 hours and only have 3 days to ship the item back. I usually try to buy from places with more like a 30 day return policy.

May 5th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#1
Leah411 OP ....ever ours Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,894	Guidance Needed All righty, lovely tPF ladies....I need a little guidance. My DF (see the 'Prayers and Good Karma Needed' thread in Relationships) and I are starting to shop for wedding rings. Our budget is very limited, so we want to get the best bang for our bucks. So far, we've only been able to make short jaunts to the mall to look (due to DF still recovering). This has given us a start as to what kinds of style we do and don't like. BUT....we don't really want to buy from a mall jeweler, if we can avoid it. This might be difficult on our budget, though. I have been doing a bit of reading and have read some things that say you can get better deals via the internet. Is this true? Has anyone done this? I am very leery of this as you can't try on the rings and all the other obvious reasons. My engagment ring is not a solitaire, it's a band of teeny-tiny diamonds in an Art Deco setting. I am looking for something that would work with this. Probably another band of teeny-tiny diamonds. Has anyone purchased via the internet with success? Or can anyone recommend jewelers in the Portland, Oregon area? I need to find a ring for DF as well. He has gone from declaring over and over again that he wanted a simple, gold band....to wanting one with diamonds, too. I am still digesting that information. LOL Thank you, ladies!
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May 5th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#2
MarissaBee Bzzzzzzz Joined: Aug 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 184	Re: Guidance Needed If you like vintage/vintage-style jewelry, faycullen.com has some gorgeous rings!! They have a lot of Art Deco style jewelry. It's one of my favorite websites to drool over.
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May 6th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#3
risingsun Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,658	Re: Guidance Needed Leah~I bought the center stone for my engagement ring from Whiteflash, an excellent internet vendor. There are a number of well -respected internet vendors and if you would like some assistance, you might like to visit www.pricescope.com. I am a member, as well as others, on this forum. We love to help people find beautiful diamonds and settings at good value. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have. I am delighted that you and J are moving forward with your engagement and wedding. You both deserve some happiness peace in your lives

May 7th, 2008, 12:18 AM	#6
risingsun Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,658	Re: Guidance Needed ^^^Faycullen has some lovely pieces, but their return policy isn't very good. We would also be glad to help you with a setting. If you like faycullen, there are other vendors that have antique or replica type settings that you might like. Let me know and I'll try to help

May 7th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#8
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Joined: Dec 2007 Location: New to the Philadelphia area! Posts: 5,738	Re: Guidance Needed You could try: antiqueengagementrings.com estatediamondjewelry.com topazery.com I looked at all of these sites when we were looking.
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May 8th, 2008, 01:23 AM	#9
smalls Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,048	Re: Guidance Needed I love antique style rings and have looked at this site before, but have never ordered from them. http://www.circa1930s.com/c30shop/dwband/dwband.htm They have vintage style reproductions and the prices don't seem super high. It looks like their return policy pretty strict though. You have to contact them within 24 hours and only have 3 days to ship the item back. I usually try to buy from places with more like a 30 day return policy.

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