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glamourbag said:
Yes, I plan to as both are on the “to get list” but it’s the “which one first” part that’s hard!
Re: your birthday- that is a good idea! It’s still a surprise but not so much of a “surprise” that it’s something you don’t want. It’s a guarantee you get something you like. We do that for Christmas with the family… everyone gives a list, of for ex five items within a certain price bracket, and the gift giver has to buy a couple items from the list. Then everyone is happy with getting what they like but they don’t know exactly what it is. It also takes away the pressure of trying to find the perfect gift for people. It is a smart and fun way to do it and I’m sure he will make a beautiful choice!
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Yes my husband is unlikely to surprise me at these price points. He has told me such and said he needs a list. Even with my engagement ring. Before he proposed he asked about what type of rings I like so I showed him. I don’t think I was that particular but the idea of spending so much and getting it wrong gave him worry. So he proposed with a ring box with 3 sticks of carrots. It was meant to represent a 3 carats centre store hahaha. He preferred we pick it out together.
I like your Christmas gift idea. Will suggest that in the future with my own family!

On a side note, my DH told me he was looking up the items on my list and was directed to my posts on here hahahaha he knows my handle. He could come here to figure out what I like or want next. So I need to be careful what I say I like now.
 
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glamourbag said:
Yes, I plan to as both are on the “to get list” but it’s the “which one first” part that’s hard!
Re: your birthday- that is a good idea! It’s still a surprise but not so much of a “surprise” that it’s something you don’t want. It’s a guarantee you get something you like. We do that for Christmas with the family… everyone gives a list, of for ex five items within a certain price bracket, and the gift giver has to buy a couple items from the list. Then everyone is happy with getting what they like but they don’t know exactly what it is. It also takes away the pressure of trying to find the perfect gift for people. It is a smart and fun way to do it and I’m sure he will make a beautiful choice!
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Also, in ring size just go up a size or two if you are uncertain. I really struggled on a size for lotus and I am fine with the size I went with. But I am planning to size up 2 sizes for my next ring to give me more options. I will use a silicon sizer form my small fingers. The rings are heavy so it is not a big deal to size up. I bought a bunch of diamond stacking rings and I am now buying more in small sizes since those I find need to properly fit and my fingers are all different sizes. But the lotus is so heavy I am fine with it being too big on some fingers.
 
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lynne_ross said:
Yes my husband is unlikely to surprise me at these price points. He has told me such and said he needs a list. Even with my engagement ring. Before he proposed he asked about what type of rings I like so I showed him. I don’t think I was that particular but the idea of spending so much and getting it wrong gave him worry. So he proposed with a ring box with 3 sticks of carrots. It was meant to represent a 3 carats centre store hahaha. He preferred we pick it out together.
I like your Christmas gift idea. Will suggest that in the future with my own family!

On a side note, my DH told me he was looking up the items on my list and was directed to my posts on here hahahaha he knows my handle. He could come here to figure out what I like or want next. So I need to be careful what I say I like now.
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You husband is clearly a genius! You chose well Lynne_ross.
 
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lynne_ross said:
Yes my husband is unlikely to surprise me at these price points. He has told me such and said he needs a list. Even with my engagement ring. Before he proposed he asked about what type of rings I like so I showed him. I don’t think I was that particular but the idea of spending so much and getting it wrong gave him worry. So he proposed with a ring box with 3 sticks of carrots. It was meant to represent a 3 carats centre store hahaha. He preferred we pick it out together.
I like your Christmas gift idea. Will suggest that in the future with my own family!

On a side note, my DH told me he was looking up the items on my list and was directed to my posts on here hahahaha he knows my handle. He could come here to figure out what I like or want next. So I need to be careful what I say I like now.
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That was such an incredibly sweet and thoughtful way to propose!!! That’s fabulous actually and makes a great story too.
That is so funny that Google or other searches bring everyone here but then again it doesn’t surprise me as there is a wealth of knowledge here. Ok… we won’t mention anything for now then incase we end up leading him in the wrong direction :) Fingers crossed!
 
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lynne_ross said:
Also, in ring size just go up a size or two if you are uncertain. I really struggled on a size for lotus and I am fine with the size I went with. But I am planning to size up 2 sizes for my next ring to give me more options. I will use a silicon sizer form my small fingers. The rings are heavy so it is not a big deal to size up. I bought a bunch of diamond stacking rings and I am now buying more in small sizes since those I find need to properly fit and my fingers are all different sizes. But the lotus is so heavy I am fine with it being too big on some fingers.
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Great points. I was planning to get a size or two bigger. I do have some of those adjusters and it helps (as with many of us its the joints which are the issue) with my normal rings but I find they can still sometimes spin. However, I think you raised a good point with btf rings - the weight and how they are made (design) doesn't allow for spinning so a couple adjusters should work! Thank you - I hadn't thought of this! I also always try to keep in mind if my fingers will change over the years (Im sure they will). :flowers:
 
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glamourbag said:
Great points. I was planning to get a size or two bigger. I do have some of those adjusters and it helps (as with many of us its the joints which are the issue) with my normal rings but I find they can still sometimes spin. However, I think you raised a good point with btf rings - the weight and how they are made (design) doesn't allow for spinning so a couple adjusters should work! Thank you - I hadn't thought of this! I also always try to keep in mind if my fingers will change over the years (Im sure they will). :flowers:
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Yes I feel you have to consider if your fingers will change with these unsizabke rings. I slim and my fingers are same size as they were before kids but maybe I will not be so lucky in the future. Rather have a bit too big and room to grow haha.
 
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