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kendal · Mar 30th, 2009, 11:12 AM

When my husband & I got married we didn't have much money so we mounted a family heirloom 1.75 c old' miner's cut diamond in a simple white gold setting for my engagement ring (which now due to a reaction with my skin looks yellow gold). We didn't have enough money for a wedding ring at the time, so I always joked that on our 10 year anniversary he would have to pay up!

This summer we'll hit the 10 year mark and I have a $12-$15K budget to pick out what I want and I desperately need the advice and expertise of TPF-ers. My original thought was to get a diamond wedding band, but they seem so prevalent now and maybe not as "special" as I envisioned 10 years ago. It also seems to take away from the simplicity of my engagement ring, which I adore (an upgrade to the er is not possible as I am a crazy sentimentalist).

I've narrowed down my choices to these options. What do you think?
1) simple diamond stud earrings
2) something from Van Cleef & Arpels (like a white gold mother of pearl motif alhambra necklace)
3) some sort of wedding band that is fabulous but still works with my simple er

Thanks so much for reading this long post!

courtneyh · Mar 30th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Congrats on your 10 year!

I would say maybe try finding a wedding band that you love and that will work with your e-ring.... OR

Since you said you dont want to upgrade your e-ring what about possibly just changing the setting and still keeping the original diamond you have, and then also getting a wedding band to match the new setting?!

gabz · Mar 30th, 2009, 11:48 AM

i would get nice stud earings and a wedding band for that kinda $

luvednotspoiled · Mar 30th, 2009, 11:57 AM

id say you "make him pay up" heheh!!!!!!! Get the wedding band since that is what you decided on 10 years ago...and maybe you can get your diamond reset in the original design if you dont like the gold or redipped? There are tons and tons of bands out there that are unique and will make your ring pop...

my dh and are are getting ready to celebrate our 1st anniversary with an aquamarine band from tiffanys to match my ribbon ring, we thought that would be fun and cute and different! :)

ahertz · Mar 30th, 2009, 01:17 PM

An anniversary band with that budget would be AMAZING! I suggest going to a nice jewelry store for inspiration and try on everything you can. If you really don't find something that you think will work with your ER, then I would go with studs. You could get some pretty fabulous studs in that price range!

ame · Mar 30th, 2009, 02:20 PM

I think a new setting and band set would be great, and if any room left over, a small set of studs!

jewelie jewels · Mar 30th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Bring love from every direction! The Margo Manhattan interlocking heart rings are 2 rings that fit together to make one. They are the perfect 10 year anniversary gift you have been waiting for!!! my friend had them made in Rose Gold!

jewel goddess · Mar 30th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Hey those are nifty!!! Do they come in silver?

nora72 · Mar 30th, 2009, 05:22 PM

I just ordered that fabulous hearts interlocking ring in silver! I emailed Catalina too! Thanks for the reference!

Hokaplan · Mar 30th, 2009, 06:05 PM

nora72 Do you mind sharing ring price? It is beautiful - Enjoy!

nora72 · Mar 30th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Only $239.00! So I didn't even need to justify it considering these times... The prices are great!

Prosperity · Mar 31st, 2009, 04:09 PM

I would go for a wedding ring!

kendal · Mar 31st, 2009, 05:44 PM

Thanks for everyone's suggestions - looks like I really should focus on getting a wedding ring so I finally have a set. I like the idea of re-dipping the ring in white gold luvednotspoiled, I hadn't thought of that. That seems like a good way to freshen up the ring without making any major changes.

I also like the idea of an aquamarine anniversary band since aquamarines are my husband's favorite. I'm going to Chicago this week so I plan to do some "investigative work" on the magnificent mile, which my husband has told me is really just a thin code for "shopping" :)

dearmissie · Mar 31st, 2009, 09:36 PM

A wedding band and a nice set of studs if there's any $$$ left over.

Congrats on the anniversary!!

nvie · Apr 1st, 2009, 09:03 AM

I would go for a nice eternity ring or a trilogy ring!

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Mar 30th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#1
kendal OP Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 155	suggestions for my 10th anniversary present? When my husband & I got married we didn't have much money so we mounted a family heirloom 1.75 c old' miner's cut diamond in a simple white gold setting for my engagement ring (which now due to a reaction with my skin looks yellow gold). We didn't have enough money for a wedding ring at the time, so I always joked that on our 10 year anniversary he would have to pay up! This summer we'll hit the 10 year mark and I have a $12-$15K budget to pick out what I want and I desperately need the advice and expertise of TPF-ers. My original thought was to get a diamond wedding band, but they seem so prevalent now and maybe not as "special" as I envisioned 10 years ago. It also seems to take away from the simplicity of my engagement ring, which I adore (an upgrade to the er is not possible as I am a crazy sentimentalist). I've narrowed down my choices to these options. What do you think? 1) simple diamond stud earrings 2) something from Van Cleef & Arpels (like a white gold mother of pearl motif alhambra necklace) 3) some sort of wedding band that is fabulous but still works with my simple er Thanks so much for reading this long post!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#2
courtneyh Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,957	Congrats on your 10 year! I would say maybe try finding a wedding band that you love and that will work with your e-ring.... OR Since you said you dont want to upgrade your e-ring what about possibly just changing the setting and still keeping the original diamond you have, and then also getting a wedding band to match the new setting?!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#3
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Mar 30th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#4
luvednotspoiled JD to BE! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona...but in Oklahoma for school! Posts: 2,460	id say you "make him pay up" heheh!!!!!!! Get the wedding band since that is what you decided on 10 years ago...and maybe you can get your diamond reset in the original design if you dont like the gold or redipped? There are tons and tons of bands out there that are unique and will make your ring pop... my dh and are are getting ready to celebrate our 1st anniversary with an aquamarine band from tiffanys to match my ribbon ring, we thought that would be fun and cute and different! :)
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Mar 30th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#5
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,255	An anniversary band with that budget would be AMAZING! I suggest going to a nice jewelry store for inspiration and try on everything you can. If you really don't find something that you think will work with your ER, then I would go with studs. You could get some pretty fabulous studs in that price range!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#6
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,841	I think a new setting and band set would be great, and if any room left over, a small set of studs!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#8
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Mar 30th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#9
nora72 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 16	I just ordered that fabulous hearts interlocking ring in silver! I emailed Catalina too! Thanks for the reference!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#10
Hokaplan Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,999	nora72 Do you mind sharing ring price? It is beautiful - Enjoy!
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Mar 30th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#11
nora72 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 16	Only $239.00! So I didn't even need to justify it considering these times... The prices are great!
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Mar 31st, 2009, 04:09 PM	#12
Prosperity Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 566	I would go for a wedding ring!

Mar 31st, 2009, 05:44 PM	#13
kendal OP Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 155	Thanks for everyone's suggestions - looks like I really should focus on getting a wedding ring so I finally have a set. I like the idea of re-dipping the ring in white gold luvednotspoiled, I hadn't thought of that. That seems like a good way to freshen up the ring without making any major changes. I also like the idea of an aquamarine anniversary band since aquamarines are my husband's favorite. I'm going to Chicago this week so I plan to do some "investigative work" on the magnificent mile, which my husband has told me is really just a thin code for "shopping" :)
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Mar 31st, 2009, 09:36 PM	#14
dearmissie formerly oo0ehxtahcee0oo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: After a much needed break, I'M BACK!! Posts: 7,269	A wedding band and a nice set of studs if there's any $$$ left over. Congrats on the anniversary!!
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Apr 1st, 2009, 09:03 AM	#15
nvie :) Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Asia Posts: 398	I would go for a nice eternity ring or a trilogy ring!
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