ENGAGEMENT RINGS! What does yours look like?

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husky said:
I wouldn't know, I'm from Europe as well hehe but I don't really see gemstone rings all that often. It's unfortunate, they are really lovely.
This may be impolite but can I ask you about the carat of the stones in your ring? I'm really courious.
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Sorry, I don't actually know the specs, beyond that the rubies in my engagement ring are Burmese rubies. The rubies frustratingly do not photograph well, but in real life are a vivid pigeon blood red that almost seems to fluoresce, and have exceptional clarity. My DH purchased the ring from a 4th generation, family owned diamond merchant and jeweller.
I am due to take it in for cleaning ahead of our 20th wedding anniversary, I could ask about the specs then. I was too dazzled on the day to ask carat weight of the gemstones :giggle:
The ruby eternity ring was bought from an antique jeweller and again I didn't ask any specs beyond the obvious (diamond/ruby/platinum) :heart:
 
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wee drop o bush said:
Sorry, I don't actually know the specs, beyond that the rubies in my engagement ring are Burmese rubies. The rubies frustratingly do not photograph well, but in real life are a vivid pigeon blood red that almost seems to fluoresce, and have exceptional clarity. My DH purchased the ring from a 4th generation, family owned diamond merchant and jeweller.
I am due to take it in for cleaning ahead of our 20th wedding anniversary, I could ask about the specs then. I was too dazzled on the day to ask carat weight of the gemstones :giggle:
The ruby eternity ring was bought from an antique jeweller and again I didn't ask any specs beyond the obvious (diamond/ruby/platinum) :heart:
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It's a gorgeous ring! Rubies are fluorescent. Its part of what gives them that glow in the sunlight. Have you ever seen them in UV light?
 
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CallaBerry said:
The real gem and treasure is the 13 years you have been together wow! What a perfect ring to sum your relationship together
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Thanks! Our 13th wedding ani is this year, everyone thought I was crazy to get married so young but here we are. I keep saying I want something big but I always come back to dainty. I get bored with rings fast! This is like my 6th set!
 
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jadie1 said:
25 purses? Ouch. But at least you had insurance and no harm came to you. Sadly, this is the sort of thing that happens in life and it's why I don't get sentimental about material objects. The only thing that matters is you and the ones you love.

Many years ago I had a tennis bracelet stolen BY THE PEOPLE PUTTING IN OUR ALARM SYSTEM, and a housecleaner tried to steal a pair of earrings but he wasnt very smart and i caught him. Now that I'm older and wiser, any jewelry I'm not wearing goes in the safe.
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Very true! The only thing I was upset about was 1) the Cartier love ring that I bought in Paris this year during my honeymoon (because of the memories attached to it), and 2) couple limited edition Chanel handbags that I worked very hard to find.
I can't believe people for the security system stole your jewelry!!!! Talk about ironic... I'm definitely going to be a bit wiser about what I share with people now; no more posting handbags on Instagram or Facebook, keeping my bags covered when we have anyone over, etc.
 
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wee drop o bush said:
Sorry, I don't actually know the specs, beyond that the rubies in my engagement ring are Burmese rubies. The rubies frustratingly do not photograph well, but in real life are a vivid pigeon blood red that almost seems to fluoresce, and have exceptional clarity. My DH purchased the ring from a 4th generation, family owned diamond merchant and jeweller.
I am due to take it in for cleaning ahead of our 20th wedding anniversary, I could ask about the specs then. I was too dazzled on the day to ask carat weight of the gemstones :giggle:
The ruby eternity ring was bought from an antique jeweller and again I didn't ask any specs beyond the obvious (diamond/ruby/platinum) :heart:
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Congratulations on the upcoming anniversary :smile: unfortunately photos often doesn't do the real thing justice. If you do learn the specs, I'll still be curious :p
 
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My engagement ring solo and with my wedding band. I got engaged in 2013 and I'm getting married next May. This ring was my "upgrade" ring. When my fiancé and I got engaged we were 19 and got a ring from overstock set in silver. A bunch of the small diamonds fell out and the main diamond cracked. I didn't really have an engagement ring for a while, so my grandmother gave me her grandmother's engagement ring.
I believe it's about half a carat and an old miners cut. It's platinum and has sapphire and diamond accents around the main diamond. It's also about 120 years old!
Everyone's rings are so beautiful! Thanks for letting me share!
 

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Clifmar said:
My engagement ring solo and with my wedding band. I got engaged in 2013 and I'm getting married next May. This ring was my "upgrade" ring. When my fiancé and I got engaged we were 19 and got a ring from overstock set in silver. A bunch of the small diamonds fell out and the main diamond cracked. I didn't really have an engagement ring for a while, so my grandmother gave me her grandmother's engagement ring.
I believe it's about half a carat and an old miners cut. It's platinum and has sapphire and diamond accents around the main diamond. It's also about 120 years old!
Everyone's rings are so beautiful! Thanks for letting me share!
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Beautiful! I adore antique cuts. Best wishes!
 
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