I don't know why I didn't think of that myself. That's a great idea. Is there any way to contact a jeweler and ask for a spread of rings for her to choose from that are within my budget? A variety of shapes too.
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I don't know why I didn't think of that myself. That's a great idea. Is there any way to contact a jeweler and ask for a spread of rings for her to choose from that are within my budget? A variety of shapes too.
While I am here. What do you all think of pear shapes? She has drop earrings and they're nice but a lot of websites link pears with artsy outlandish people and say they're not classic nor timless.
http://www.google.ca/m/search?site=...a&client=safari&q=cartier pear shape&sa=N#i=0
http://www.google.ca/m/search?site=...a&client=safari&q=cartier pear shape&sa=N#i=0
Love the first one! There are ways to have the diamond set as low as possible, so it won't interfere with gloves. A good jeweler should be able to make suggestions.
That is what I would do, or let her in on the budget and select it together. I am also of the mind that unless you were explicitly told to surprise her, that it's a horrible idea. Hell, even if she says so, don't surprise her with the ring. You can get that together then do a surprise proposal.
Depends on where you live. Out in LA, there's the diamond district. Out in NY, there is one too.
But local jewelers are all over the place. Where are you located?
If you have an open budget, your girl may want a brand name. It really depends on the style. I've seen the Leon Mege designs lately, and they are gorgeous. I'll forward the link. People in TX work with him and he's all the way in NY. Word of caution though, some people have a great experience with him, and some people just plain hate him. I think he is great for diamond settings. I wouldn't buy a diamond from him - it's not his specialty I think.
Here's the link. http://forum.purseblog.com/the-jewelry-box/show-me-your-leon-mege-rings-699222-12.html
His designs are exquisite. I personally don't own any of his creations, but after viewing the rings here, I wish I did.
He can create anything you like. Since she wears gloves, I would recommend that she get a low mounted ring (where the center diamond is not set so high).
His designs are exquisite. I personally don't own any of his creations, but after viewing the rings here, I wish I did.
He can create anything you like. Since she wears gloves, I would recommend that she get a low mounted ring (where the center diamond is not set so high).
I think I read somewhere that you own a 5ct emerald ring. Is that yours? That is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing.
Bart, if you need help negotiating a lower cost for a diamond with a local jeweler, Hermesaholic is your guide. I read that she bought her beautiful big rock for a fraction of a Harry Winston diamond's price.
You should definitely have your girl pick her ring. Just propose and surprise her with a pretty ring and let her pick THE ONE.
Who knows...she may keep the pretty ring for sentimental value.
You should definitely have your girl pick her ring. Just propose and surprise her with a pretty ring and let her pick THE ONE.
Who knows...she may keep the pretty ring for sentimental value.or this link http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/leon-mege-t24698.html the detail is crazy beautiful.
I love yellow diamonds, but I don't know if your GF loves it too. The detail is lovely on this ring. The center stone is also set low, which is something your GF might like.
I love yellow diamonds, but I don't know if your GF loves it too. The detail is lovely on this ring. The center stone is also set low, which is something your GF might like.
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or this link http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/leon-mege-t24698.html the detail is crazy beautiful.
I love yellow diamonds, but I don't know if your GF loves it too. The detail is lovely on this ring. The center stone is also set low, which is something your GF might like.
Okay, wow, that yellow diamond is exquisite!!
I quite like
http://forum.purseblog.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1515082&d=1320013059
Can anyone tell me what the design on the top and bottom of the emerald cut are? It almost looks like lace. Is that just unique to a certain cut?
When you say Chanel No 5 and red lipstick, I think pear. Of course I'm partial as I have and love one . Think young Elizabeth Taylor, all glamour! If she has classic style, you may not want a very super detailed ring. Something big and gorgeous, letting the stone speak for itself. Three stone would be very nice. That being said, I think my ring is so perfect because I picked every detail myself. Had my dh picked my ring, I doubt I would have loved it so. Good luck!
. Think young Elizabeth Taylor, all glamour! If she has classic style, you may not want a very super detailed ring. Something big and gorgeous, letting the stone speak for itself. Three stone would be very nice. That being said, I think my ring is so perfect because I picked every detail myself. Had my dh picked my ring, I doubt I would have loved it so. Good luck!Christine LOVES yellow diamonds. She was watching gossip girl (I know, a grown woman) and was FAWNING over the brown haired girls ring from that prince guy.
I was snooping (forgive me) in her drawer to see if I could pull out any more personality pieces to share with you guys and I find a Cartier catalogue that I didn't know she had. I looked at a bookmarked page and lo-and-behold, this is what I found.
Next to the picture it said "with a yellow diamond." I think she was hoping I would find this LOL.
I personally associate pear shaped jewels with royals. Its always on their tiaras. Maybe I am crazy! Maybe a pear will help her not be another cookie cutter woman - which she is not.
-- The idea of an emerald is glamorous but I feel like its so trendy. I did massive googling and its on the fingers of all these hollywood ladies. She is not a trendy person - she wears what is timeless and what will last forever - with a few pieces give or take.
Right now, I really wish I were the woman in this situation. This is getting to be super hard.
OHH one more note - I would also like to avoid halo rings like the plague.
- K, how do I attach a photo?
I was snooping (forgive me) in her drawer to see if I could pull out any more personality pieces to share with you guys and I find a Cartier catalogue that I didn't know she had. I looked at a bookmarked page and lo-and-behold, this is what I found.
Next to the picture it said "with a yellow diamond." I think she was hoping I would find this LOL.
I personally associate pear shaped jewels with royals. Its always on their tiaras. Maybe I am crazy! Maybe a pear will help her not be another cookie cutter woman - which she is not.
-- The idea of an emerald is glamorous but I feel like its so trendy. I did massive googling and its on the fingers of all these hollywood ladies. She is not a trendy person - she wears what is timeless and what will last forever - with a few pieces give or take.
Right now, I really wish I were the woman in this situation. This is getting to be super hard.
OHH one more note - I would also like to avoid halo rings like the plague.
- K, how do I attach a photo?