Anyone ever been here? Diamond studs or Hold out for an Upgrade?

[LuvMyHoney]

It's true! People will assume they are fake unless they ask you or you advertise that they are real(which is bad taste!) I love the post above from the 62 year young lady, So true. She's very smart, listen to her. Hubby has given a me a past present future diamond ring for our 5 year anniversary, he has also given me a sapphire and diamond anniversary band. I always switch out theses 2 rings depending on my outfit/ mood. Etc...I always wear my engagement/wedding rings on one hand and switch out the rings on the other!

Thanks for the "62 year YOUNG LADY" compliment! You know, age IS really just an attitude and knowing who you are and being the kind of woman that makes you happy.

Frankly for me, life continues to get better and more interesting - the challenge is finding the time to do all of the things you want to do. By eliminating toxic influences and concentrating on positive relationships, satisfying experiences and worthwhile uses of
time and energy, Honey (he's a VERY young and fun 65) and I are truly enjoying this stage of our lives.

By allowing ourselves to be open and welcoming, we have exposed ourselves to new experiences, new challenges, and new people which has led us to new hobbies, unusual and interesting experiences, a wider circle and friends and a rediscovery of us as couple.

I am very lucky to have had an older friend who cared enough to share her wisdom with me. By learning through her experiences she saved me alot of time, mistakes and heartache. Hopefully, I can pass her wisdom along..........

 

[ulla]

Thanks for the "62 year YOUNG LADY" compliment! You know, age IS really just an attitude and knowing who you are and being the kind of woman that makes you happy.

Frankly for me, life continues to get better and more interesting - the challenge is finding the time to do all of the things you want to do. By eliminating toxic influences and concentrating on positive relationships, satisfying experiences and worthwhile uses of
time and energy, Honey (he's a VERY young and fun 65) and I are truly enjoying this stage of our lives.

By allowing ourselves to be open and welcoming, we have exposed ourselves to new experiences, new challenges, and new people which has led us to new hobbies, unusual and interesting experiences, a wider circle and friends and a rediscovery of us as couple.

I am very lucky to have had an older friend who cared enough to share her wisdom with me. By learning through her experiences she saved me alot of time, mistakes and heartache. Hopefully, I can pass her wisdom along..........

Please Adopt Me.

 

[NLVOEWITHLV]

I'm probably a little older than you (62) so here's an opinion from a "Boomer who has been there,
done that, and bought the T-Shirt." For what it's worth: Bigger is not always better. Don't worry
about what your friends think/want/have. Make your decisions on what YOU need or want.

Earrings are so easy to lose and believe me, you'll lose a few between now and age 62, so buy a good pair of CZ's, set in the size and gold of your choice and enjoy. Also, consider a set of pearl studs. Yes, I know - pearls? But believe me, with a set of diamond studs, a set of pearl studs and
a pair of good gold hoops, you can throw a pair of jeans, a great white shirt, a black t-shirt, a white t-shirt, a colorful scarf, and a cashmere sweater into an overnight bag and you're set to go for a weekend. Simplify your STYLE now and enjoy a great LIFE style without angst, worry, or hassle and be ready for a spur of the moment trip, opportunity or whatever at a moment's notice.

As for your engagement ring - you'll change your mind alot on that as well. Styles come and go and as your taste changes you'll want to change not just the size of your diamond, but the style/design of your ring as well. What's worked for me: Basic Tiffany solitaire setting. As the years and anniversaries have come and gone, My Honey has presented me with various anniversary bands and eternity rings set in various designs and with varied and different stones. This allows me to match my choice of ring with my outfit, occasion, whim and waterweight with an assortment of rings - with or without my engagement ring or my wedding band. Some days just my simple wedding band or maybe an elegant diamond band or a stacked mix of sapphires and diamond bands. My simple, but elegant solitaire looks and works so well with any of these rings and this system works so well with my life and my life style. It's fun, easy and NEVER boring. Plus, Honey is never at a loss when it comes to buying a present for an occasion. Works for me and as he says, it makes it easy for him.

Just my 2 cents.

Awesome advice!!! This is me the more I mature. I'm 27 now and I just hit this stage at about 25 with jewelry. I've stopped wearing my white gold double halo and my fun fashion studs and hoops. I now opt for more classic pieces.
My pearl studs and necklaces from mom, basic gold hoops from my aunt, diamond solitaire earrings and pendant from my DH, diamond cross from my parents, solitaire and bands from DH, also various right hand rings from DH, DIL, parents, and other relatives. I'm finding that these pieces can be dressed up and down. They are also timeless and elegant without much thought. I have found that they work well for day, night, and any occasion!

 

[Allisonfaye]

Just out of curiosity, have you tried on the studs? I was in the market for studs and I tried on the 3 carat tcw and they were too big for me. I settled on the 2 carat tcw, which I think is a good every day size. This will be the last pair of 'good' earrings I probably get. I am planning to either upgrade or do a RHR in 4 years for my 15th anniversary, but I am going to start looking now as it might take me that long to find exactly what I want.

My studs will be delivered on Monday.

 

[FacundaRhose]

I would upgrade the engagement ring. Cause I switch my earrings often but I wear my engagement ring daily, so I feel like I'd enjoy it more.
But it all depends, some don't wear their engagement ring everyday...if that's the case, then earrings.