Diamond solitaire or Cartier Love Bangle?

Cartier Love Bangle or Diamond Solitaire Ring?

  • Cartier Love Bangle Plain RG or YG

  • Asscher Cut Solitaire Ring

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Kitsunegrl

Kitsunegrl

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#1
As many of you know, I have never had an engagement ring. DH and I celebrated our 20th anniversary this past December. The ring has never been a financial issue, DH has asked if I wanted one and I've toyed with the idea, but never pulled the trigger.

I've ALWAYS loved the Cartier Love Bangle and it is probably about the price I would pay for a simple Asscher cut solitaire ring. I'd opt for the plain YG or RG bangle.

I just don't know if my confusion is coming from the thought that I "should" have a diamond ring because most married women do.

I'd be getting the piece this coming December, so I'm trying to make my decision now so I can start putting money aside for it.
 
#3
Of course.....I'd get BOTH!!!!

You cannot possibly compare the two.....and I'm the worst when it comes to making decisions, but I will say that I'd choose the diamond over the bracelet.

The Love bangle although pretty has never really WOW'd me....unless of course you're getting the one with the diamonds???
 
#4
Looking at your language, you said you've spent 20 years never pulling the trigger on an e-ring (and felt like maybe you "should" have one) and that you've "always loved the love bracelet"...

I think you should get the love bracelet!!!

For the size of the ring you would get too, I think that maybe you'll get more enjoyment out of the bracelet.
 
#6
Love Bangle, but it's just my opinion.
I have 3 "wedding/ering/diamonds" The one I should wear is a 1.6ct center round brilliant that looks like a 3ct on my tiny size <3 fingers. I almost never wear it. I wear an estate diamond wedding band that is unique, but also simple and understated. I love it. LOVE it.
I have a bit of sparkle, and it shows I'm married, and thats all I want or need.
Now on the flip side would I trade my real ering/wedding set in for a love bracelet? Nope. I at least like knowing its there and I do wear it on special occasions.
 
#7
I agree with surfergirljen.

What you could do though, is buy a cubic zirconia in the approx size diamond you would get. You would only be getting it to wear around the house (or wherever you wanted) to see how you would like having one on your finger. Maybe that would help in making your decision.
 
#8
Everyone makes good points.
I think part of my problem is that a diamond is essentially just crushed carbon cut into a pleasing sparkly shape. Is it really that valuable or is it perceived to be valuable because of marketing? Isn't a well-cut, spectacular colored ruby or sapphire more rare & valuable?

On the other hand, countries have gone to war for gold. It's value is unquestionable.

I am a dork...and probably overthinking things. LOL...
 
#10
Tough question. For me, part of it would depend on how much you would enjoy wearing the ring or the bangle. But then again, I like diamonds as much as I like the bangle; I'd want both lol.

Do you only want the solitaire because you feel like it's a part of marriage, or would you really enjoy wearing it for its beauty as well as the meaning behind it? If you just want it because you feel like that's what married women have, don't get it. You and your husband can signify your marriage in any way you choose; it doesn't have to be the norm. As long as you guys are fine with it, that's really all that matters.

As others have suggested, you could always get a lab created diamond (Diamond Nexus Labs, etc) as a more affordable solitiare, and still get your bangle too!
 
#11
^If you are seeking the value of the raw materials, then buy gold or gems as investments, and NOT molded into jewelry. The Love bracelet is priced the way it is because of the BRAND, not strictly because of raw materials (although the price of gold IS high). This board has actually had this discussion before, about whether there is any inherent value in gold or gems. Of course, as far as survival is concerned, there really isn't - but both have been used as currency for millenia. Gold value may fluctuate, but it has almost ALWAYS held value in terms of currency.

This (and really almost any jewelry decision) isn't based on inherent value of the materials; it is about the value the piece would have to YOU. Personally, I would choose the diamond, simply because I wear mine constantly and I wear it with everything. I do not have a Love bangle, but I can envision some outfits I wouldn't want to wear it with. But this really comes down to which piece you will enjoy more, not the value of carbon or gold!
 
#12
shopping addict said:
I agree with surfergirljen.

What you could do though, is buy a cubic zirconia in the approx size diamond you would get. You would only be getting it to wear around the house (or wherever you wanted) to see how you would like having one on your finger. Maybe that would help in making your decision.
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If you do that freecz.com is a great place where you can order cz's in just about any shape (although oddly Asher is the only one I don't see) or size and they are hand cut. I've never worked with Wink, but hear good things about him on other forums.
 
#14
I love the ascher cut ..I have a pair of earrings and they are brilliant .i think you should go for the diamond .
For me the cariter bangle does not interest me ,looks plain unless it has diamonds on it .well thats only my opinion .
 
#15
HauteMama said:
^If you are seeking the value of the raw materials, then buy gold or gems as investments, and NOT molded into jewelry. The Love bracelet is priced the way it is because of the BRAND, not strictly because of raw materials (although the price of gold IS high). This board has actually had this discussion before, about whether there is any inherent value in gold or gems. Of course, as far as survival is concerned, there really isn't - but both have been used as currency for millenia. Gold value may fluctuate, but it has almost ALWAYS held value in terms of currency.

This (and really almost any jewelry decision) isn't based on inherent value of the materials; it is about the value the piece would have to YOU. Personally, I would choose the diamond, simply because I wear mine constantly and I wear it with everything. I do not have a Love bangle, but I can envision some outfits I wouldn't want to wear it with. But this really comes down to which piece you will enjoy more, not the value of carbon or gold!
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I agree. You have to go with what you'd enjoy more, so ultimately go with what you pick. I sort of think if you've gone 20 years without a diamond ring and you're used to not wearing one, so you may enjoy wearing a new (bolted on) bracelet more.

I can't get use to my diamond ring at all and I'm actually nervous with it. I'm investing in all sorts of cheaper bands and rings and honestly, it feels more "me" - think about what feels right for you!
 
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