I liked the Swarovski one too! There are tons of things out there in all styles, you just have to do some searching
What would you say to this engagement ring?
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I liked the Swarovski one too! There are tons of things out there in all styles, you just have to do some searching
thanks ladies, you guys have some good advice.
i think the ring is cute but i didnt receive a proposal
lol
shes my best friend and we just had the engagement party a yesterday. some girls made some catty comments on the size and color of the diamonds and she felt disappointed. of course everyone wants to brag about their e-ring at least a little! lol.
i just wanted some non-biased opinions.
i do think she should just tell him and maybe return it and take the 150 bucks and try to buy a ring without a diamond. we all know if you want the C's your going to have to dish out.
i agree jeneen, its better to have a nice gemstone ring rather than grey or yellow diamonds.
and lilly25, i like that ring very much! but i think she wants to stay away from anything that looks like a diamond because shes upset she cant have the real thing.
AntiqueShopper- i love that ring! she hates blue though. its a great price.
What do you guys think of a pearl? its her birthstone.
something like this---
i think the ring is cute but i didnt receive a proposal
lolshes my best friend and we just had the engagement party a yesterday. some girls made some catty comments on the size and color of the diamonds and she felt disappointed. of course everyone wants to brag about their e-ring at least a little! lol.
i just wanted some non-biased opinions.
i do think she should just tell him and maybe return it and take the 150 bucks and try to buy a ring without a diamond. we all know if you want the C's your going to have to dish out.
i agree jeneen, its better to have a nice gemstone ring rather than grey or yellow diamonds.
and lilly25, i like that ring very much! but i think she wants to stay away from anything that looks like a diamond because shes upset she cant have the real thing.
AntiqueShopper- i love that ring! she hates blue though. its a great price.
What do you guys think of a pearl? its her birthstone.
something like this---
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all those rings are so pretty jeneen!
thanks so much for going to the trouble.
has anyone had any experience with american pearl? check out the site and see if theres anything in the $150-$300 range.
the ring was 150 something..he even told me that.
i dont know if i should say something to him just yet...with her permission of course.
im the future maid of honor so i want her to be happy with this...
thanks so much for going to the trouble.
has anyone had any experience with american pearl? check out the site and see if theres anything in the $150-$300 range.
the ring was 150 something..he even told me that.
i dont know if i should say something to him just yet...with her permission of course.
im the future maid of honor so i want her to be happy with this...
thanks ladies, you guys have some good advice.
i think the ring is cute but i didnt receive a proposal
shes my best friend and we just had the engagement party a yesterday. some girls made some catty comments on the size and color of the diamonds and she felt disappointed. of course everyone wants to brag about their e-ring at least a little! lol.
i just wanted some non-biased opinions.
OMG! poor girl! To have such ppl on the engagement party!!! She should focus on her recent happy news, her engagement to be married rather than the catty comments. Those girls were just jealous.
BTW iI love the idea of a pearl ring!
I wouldn't go with a pearl, they're delicate and even perfumes can ruin them.
How about Asha diamonds? They're pretty great diamond stimulants and have a strong following for their beauty and durability. I would check those out and put the $150 to that instead. Just get some stimulant that's modest in size so you can always have a future "goal" for a real stone in the future?
http://www.ashadiamonds.com/sale-c-81
^ Here's a list of rings on sale.
How about Asha diamonds? They're pretty great diamond stimulants and have a strong following for their beauty and durability. I would check those out and put the $150 to that instead. Just get some stimulant that's modest in size so you can always have a future "goal" for a real stone in the future?
http://www.ashadiamonds.com/sale-c-81
^ Here's a list of rings on sale.
Does he have any idea that she is not happy with the ring?
here are a few choices, but there are many more on the site in that price range:
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...water-Pearl-Diamond-Ring/2888046/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...ter-Pearl-Ring-G-H-I1-I2/1171398/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...-Ring-8-8.5-mm-H-I-I2-I3/4877431/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...-Ring-H-I-I2-I3-8.5-9-mm/4703333/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...-Ring-H-I-I2-I3-8-8.5-mm/4777697/product.html
here are a few choices, but there are many more on the site in that price range:
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...water-Pearl-Diamond-Ring/2888046/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...ter-Pearl-Ring-G-H-I1-I2/1171398/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...-Ring-8-8.5-mm-H-I-I2-I3/4877431/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...-Ring-H-I-I2-I3-8.5-9-mm/4703333/product.html
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wa...-Ring-H-I-I2-I3-8-8.5-mm/4777697/product.html
How horrible to be catty about someone's engagement ring!!! That's truly low.
It sounds like the girls/friends are the problem, more so than the ring. I'd be more concerned about replacing THEM.
It sounds like the girls/friends are the problem, more so than the ring. I'd be more concerned about replacing THEM.
i agree lily25, but she wasnt really happy from the start. i was there when he proposed and he put it in designer box and when he opened it...didnt go so good.
miss D, i suggested diamond stimulants in a good setting but even the setting would be over what he paid for the first one.
and shes just not happy with a non real diamond lol.
what about a big sale going on? lol
miss D, i suggested diamond stimulants in a good setting but even the setting would be over what he paid for the first one.
and shes just not happy with a non real diamond lol.
what about a big sale going on? lol
I think it is pretty low that he put the ring in a designer box. What did he think, he could trick her? First I felt badly for him, thinking he wanted to get her the best ring he could afford, but now I feel annoyed with him.
2manybags & DiorDeVille, i agree. the diamonds arent great but no one should of made harsh comments. and trust me, they were harsh! for example, "let me get my glasses i cant find the diamond"
and "hold on, theres some dust on your ring, oh wait its the diamond." i kid you not. luckily not all of these women are part of the bridal party. we had bridesmaids there and other friends and friends of the bridesmaids. even if they didnt know her well they should of held their tongue. we should of just kept it friends but my bestie is loud and full of life and just wanted people around her.
jeneen, i think she might like the 3rd one with the black diamonds.
she was never a ordinary girl. i think she would like something unique and different. which makes me believe she doesnt need a diamond. (or a center diamond at least)
and i think he might have a small clue because of the fake look she had when she saw it. it could of been spotted a mile away. but he thinks jewelry should of never been invented lol.
guys right? lol
and "hold on, theres some dust on your ring, oh wait its the diamond." i kid you not. luckily not all of these women are part of the bridal party. we had bridesmaids there and other friends and friends of the bridesmaids. even if they didnt know her well they should of held their tongue. we should of just kept it friends but my bestie is loud and full of life and just wanted people around her.
jeneen, i think she might like the 3rd one with the black diamonds.
she was never a ordinary girl. i think she would like something unique and different. which makes me believe she doesnt need a diamond. (or a center diamond at least)
and i think he might have a small clue because of the fake look she had when she saw it. it could of been spotted a mile away. but he thinks jewelry should of never been invented lol.
guys right? lol
My DH thinks diamonds are ridiculous and that jewelry is silly. Yet he still purchased a lovely diamond ring for me for my engagement and then upgraded on our fifth anniversary because it's what I wanted. Just sayin'.
Anyhow, I'd stay away from pearls, as the ring will not hold up well. Pearls are very fragile and must be taken off to wash hands, use lotion etc. She'd likely have to replace the pearl often for it to keep its luster. A sapphire (maybe pink since she hates blue?) would be a much better option.