No e-ring 10 years ago... what do you think?

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#16
I definitely don't see a problem with it, especially considering the diamond was originally a ring anyway, so you aren't dishonoring anybody's memory or anything like that by changing it. :smile1: I also think it's a wonderful idea to have your DH pay for the resetting so he can contribute to it, if he wants to, if not it doesn't really matter anyway.

My engagement ring is a .99 center with a halo around it. I have short, chubby fingers (I think I wear a size 9 ring) and I don't think it looks too small at all. In fact, I was very picky when my fiance and I were looking for my ring, because I didn't want to have a tiny ring that emphasized the whole sausage finger thing. *LOL*

What does your wedding band look like? That would help determine what the setting should be I would think.
 
#17
Thanks everyone :) I think I'm going to do it (I wouldn't wear the necklace - I just inherited it and it's really not my style) My wedding band is a plain, thick hammered white gold band that was made by a family friend. I'm not very girly, but I would love something less plain to go with it. Any suggestions for something solid and feminine at the same time?
 
#18
Are you still in contact with the family friend? You could have him/her make you a Tiffany-style solitaire with a hammered finish on the band part maybe? Can you post a picture of your band to give us some ideas? :smile1:
 
#20
I think it would make a beautiful ring. I don't think it is weird at all that it didn't exactly come from your husband. I say go for it and wear it proud, you sound like you deserve it.
 
#21
I would totally turn the 1.5 carat into a ring. My ring has a 1.06 ct center stone and I get lots of compliments on its size.

I think a bezel setting would be perfect for you. It's modern and would look great with your hammered wedding band, there's no prongs sticking out so it is less delicate and the bezel setting makes the center diamond look HUGE.
 
#22
I think 1.5 is an excellent classic size for an e ring, and you should go for it! If you find it too small you can upgrade it later when you will have some money on the side, but you should definately turn it into a ring!

BTW my hubby proposed with his grandmother's 0.5 ct solitaire (almost 8 years ago), and I still have it and keep it as family heirloom because of the Victorian design and sentimental value , last summer he got me my dream ring which is a lot bigger in carats and set exactly as I wanted it all my life! All women deserve a ring they can wear, love and look and be happy!

Bezel setting is gorgeous and makes stones look a lot bigger!
 
#24
i don't think it's weird at all. the fact that it's an heirloom only makes it that much more special. my mom recently gave me her 3 carat e-ring that i wear almost everyday and i love it. only because it's an heirloom and someday i will give it to my daughter as well, and hope she does the same thing and so on.

i guess for me, that's why i love heirlooms and love estate pieces—so much history there. i guess if you had gone out yourself, went to a jewelry store and purchased it on your own without your husband's knowledge, then that would be different. but imo, the fact that it was your great aunt's only makes it more special.
 
#25
I assume your husband doesn't mind. I see nothing wrong with this if he doesn't.
In my neck of the woods, 1.5 ct. is HUGE. AVerage size center stone is .33 in the US you know (and less abroad).
I have a friend who got married 30 years ago with no e-ring, she just got her first one for an anniversary and is very happy with it--I think its lovely to see people finally get what they've always wanted. Congrats first on your 10-year marriage, and now on the chance to get a beautiful ring with other sentimental value.
 
#27
I'd like to see a pic!! I agree that it would be a wonderful idea to change it back into an e-ring. It could be such a sentimental piece, especially if your husband paid for the setting and what about having him design the setting? I've seen a lot of rings on ladies where their husbands personally designed the setting with the help of a jeweler and they turned out lovely!!
 
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