elkaybie All American 39626 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "solitaire. side stones look very old lady-y to me." |
i agree...solitaire for now, side stones for old lady (ya know, around the time you should be buying your lady a fabulous anniversary ring)
20!
[Edited on April 30, 2009 at 5:04 PM. Reason : 20]4/30/2009 5:04:14 PM |
ncsuGALxcPaC All American 4160 Posts user info edit post |
I like side stones because mine are actually set in the band which is more modern in my opinion. I also like antique settings like the one MaximaDrvr with the side stones/
That ring is GORGEOUS! 4/30/2009 5:05:22 PM |
IRSeriousCat All American 6092 Posts user info edit post |
i got you. just to make sure i'm using my terminology right.
this
or
this
4/30/2009 5:08:23 PM |
elkaybie All American 39626 Posts user info edit post |
ok i think differently...when i think side stones, i think this:
which looks old lady to me...and i think "anniversary" when i see one
a BAND with diamonds (your top pic) doesn't look old lady to me...it's just not my preference. i looked at a few diamond bands for my wedding band to sit with my solitaire...very pretty; just not my thing when i had it on.
the bottom pic is a solitaire. 4/30/2009 5:13:42 PM |
CalledToArms All American 22025 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "" |
That is what I gave my fiancee a few months back (but in yellow gold per her choice). 4/30/2009 5:44:45 PM |
StillFuchsia All American 18941 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "solitaire or with side stones?" |
I sorta like all the diamonds side-stone sized instead:
but given the two options you gave, I suppose I'd pick solitaire... but seeing as how I rarely wear rings, it would probably take time to get me used to something sticking up off my hand like that4/30/2009 6:05:50 PM |
blah All American 4532 Posts user info edit post |
this needs to be posted on this page
5/2/2009 1:14:17 PM |
khcadwal All American 35165 Posts user info edit post |
^^ i really like that second one (not a fan of the first). like as an actual ring, i think it would be really pretty. with a plain wedding band.
or obviously it could probably be used as the wedding band i guess for the people that are like all diamonds and sparkle everywhere.
but i think it is just really simple as an engagement ring. and different. 5/2/2009 2:41:45 PM |
KyleAtState All American 1679 Posts user info edit post |
I proposed on Friday (successfully ).
I bought the ring from QTPie. I am really happy with the ring and would definitely recommend her to anyone who is shopping around. As she was helping me find what I wanted, it was more like getting advise from a buddy than buying from a salesperson. In the end I got everything I wanted at the price I had in mind.
More importantly, my girlfriend was stunned and loves the ring!
Hard to see but there are 6 little diamonds set in the band on either side and the band is hand engraved.
[Edited on May 5, 2009 at 9:16 AM. Reason : ] 5/5/2009 9:12:21 AM |
CalledToArms All American 22025 Posts user info edit post |
congrats 5/5/2009 9:19:44 AM |
NCSUWolfy All American 12966 Posts user info edit post |
gorgeous!! congrats!!
<3 qtpie 5/5/2009 9:27:57 AM |
Stimwalt All American 15292 Posts user info edit post |
Hey guys, they are just rocks, lol. I'd rather spend that cash on a trip to the Greek Islands, but then again I'm not a girl. Very nice looking Jewelery though, grats.
VV Saying what I think is how I roll dog, you know this.
[Edited on May 5, 2009 at 9:45 AM. Reason : -] 5/5/2009 9:39:38 AM |
thumper All American 21574 Posts user info edit post |
It's amazing how many people on The Dubs are getting hitched. 8 years ago, everyone was like 18 or 19 years old and wanted to know what party was the happening spot to be this weekend. Now we're all grown up and planning our lives.
5/5/2009 9:42:18 AM |
Arab13 Art Vandelay 45166 Posts user info edit post |
careful who you say that around.... some women take that shit serious...
[Edited on May 5, 2009 at 9:42 AM. Reason : ^^] 5/5/2009 9:42:35 AM |
IRSeriousCat All American 6092 Posts user info edit post |
^^thats probably part of the reason its hard for there to be a dedicated new user base on this site. think about the number of 25 - 30year olds (excluding the police) who are on this site now compared to in 2001. but that is a discussion for another thread. 5/5/2009 11:39:17 AM |
Kiwi All American 38546 Posts user info edit post |
I was just thinking about that the other day, so many people getting engaged/having kids, such a change from a few years ago.
LOVE that ring! Very pretty!!! 5/5/2009 1:24:57 PM |
KyleAtState All American 1679 Posts user info edit post |
thanks everyone! 5/5/2009 1:28:09 PM |
Joie begonias is my boo 22491 Posts user info edit post |
^^ i, too, have noticed this... 5/5/2009 2:24:39 PM |
Metricula Squishie Enthusiast 4040 Posts user info edit post |
I'm jealous of all the girls with rings! 5/11/2009 1:20:45 AM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
i need a ring that you can wear nitrile gloves over.
where the diamonds are flush mounted, but still beautiful.
any suggestions? 5/11/2009 10:33:06 AM |
Sweethart Starting Lineup 98 Posts user info edit post |
^ My diamond sticks up and I wear gloves all the time. I've never had a problem with the ring poking holes in the glove, if that's what you're concerned about. 5/11/2009 11:51:10 AM |
GREEN JAY All American 14180 Posts user info edit post |
ugh plenty of stuff can eat through nitrile. i keep my rings OFF when working with chemicals 5/11/2009 1:18:07 PM |
lewoods All American 3526 Posts user info edit post |
What you are looking for is called channel set. Several small diamonds so it's cheaper too. 5/11/2009 1:58:49 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
that band only.
5/11/2009 2:05:25 PM |
MaximaDrvr
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I want in on this page too: The big 'day' will be happening in the next few weeks. CrazyCurls- If you read that, disregard: I lied.
5/11/2009 5:44:12 PM |
lewoods All American 3526 Posts user info edit post |
Yeah, the channel set rings are usually called wedding bands instead of engagement rings so try looking at them. An example, listed as a wedding band on blue nile but with plenty of diamind to serve as an engagement ring
http://www.bluenile.com/asscher-cut-diamond-ring_5351?show_all_pages=0 5/11/2009 5:53:45 PM |
Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
nice ring daryl. 5/11/2009 7:02:25 PM |
LunaK LOSER :( 23634 Posts user info edit post |
^^^ Gorgeous 5/11/2009 7:11:44 PM |
MaximaDrvr
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The reason I posted it again was that it is now mine, and no longer the store property.
[Edited on May 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM. Reason : Plus, the stone was set for this picture.] 5/11/2009 7:28:26 PM |
StillFuchsia All American 18941 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "ugh plenty of stuff can eat through nitrile" |
yeah, DMSO ftl5/11/2009 7:32:10 PM |
MaximaDrvr
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I proposed yesterday. I'm now officially engaged. 5/19/2009 10:04:49 PM |
thumper All American 21574 Posts user info edit post |
yay congrats 5/19/2009 10:05:52 PM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
Indeed - congrats! 5/19/2009 10:09:42 PM |
CalledToArms All American 22025 Posts user info edit post |
grats 5/21/2009 2:01:08 PM |
Sonia All American 14028 Posts user info edit post |
Situation:
Diamond came loose, originally from a town I'm not going back to, and the place I used to take it went out of business. What's my best option for getting this gem reset? 5/29/2009 11:10:01 PM |
wolfpackgrrr All American 39759 Posts user info edit post |
Go to a couple of local shops and get estimates. It shouldn't cost much to fix. 5/30/2009 4:00:41 AM |
aimorris All American 15213 Posts user info edit post |
did you guys propose with the ring in the box or without it? 6/2/2009 7:51:22 AM |
OmarBadu zidik 25069 Posts user info edit post |
in the box 6/2/2009 9:00:28 AM |
nothing22 All American 21537 Posts user info edit post |
you unless you plan on hiding the ring in a turd, you gotta go box 6/2/2009 9:22:54 AM |
aimorris All American 15213 Posts user info edit post |
you could just hold the ring by itself
I mean the box is so damn big, its going to be obvious in my pocket 6/2/2009 9:31:45 AM |
NeuseRvrRat hello Mr. NSA! 35376 Posts user info edit post |
so how much should i be paying for 1 carat, round cut, in yellow gold?
gotta start saving 6/2/2009 9:45:09 AM |
nothing22 All American 21537 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I mean the box is so damn big, its going to be obvious in my pocket" |
yeah- i proposed in the winter, outside. the inner-pocket of big overcoats is great for ring boxes and flasks
you'd probably look silly trying this in the summer6/2/2009 9:57:53 AM |
OmarBadu zidik 25069 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "so how much should i be paying for 1 carat, round cut, in yellow gold?
gotta start saving" |
not enough detail - go price the diamonds out on bluenile.com - in a store you'll pay 5-10% more typically and sometimes more6/2/2009 10:09:01 AM |
aimorris All American 15213 Posts user info edit post |
^^ yeah I guess it'll depend on where I decide to do it, I'm still leaning towards just holding the ring though
^ buy it on there too... I just got mine from there and its sweet
[Edited on June 2, 2009 at 10:21 AM. Reason : blue nile] 6/2/2009 10:20:06 AM |
CalledToArms All American 22025 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "yeah- i proposed in the winter, outside. the inner-pocket of big overcoats is great for ring boxes" |
haha yep Thats where I had mine.6/2/2009 10:21:40 AM |
NeuseRvrRat hello Mr. NSA! 35376 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "go price the diamonds out on bluenile.com" |
i don't have a fucking clue what all that shit means
just give me a damn ballpark figure. are we talking like $5k or $3k or what?6/2/2009 10:40:42 AM |
thumper All American 21574 Posts user info edit post |
you can get a lot of ring for $3k. i'd venture a guess that you could spend $1,500 on a really nice engagement ring, but i'm not much for those fancy shmancy uber expensive rings so what do i know? 6/2/2009 10:48:08 AM |
IRSeriousCat All American 6092 Posts user info edit post |
don't spend less than 4k, otherwise you will get something that you regret and want to replace at some point. i aim to spend 6k, and i'm relatively frugal with my money. 6/2/2009 11:00:35 AM |
thumper All American 21574 Posts user info edit post |
jesus, what a crock of shit. we spent less than that on my engagement ring and both wedding bands (one on either side) and i am so absolutely happy with my rings. i hate that people spend so much money on shit. bigger is not always better.
here's what i got:
[Edited on June 2, 2009 at 11:07 AM. Reason : .] 6/2/2009 11:04:16 AM |
Arab13 Art Vandelay 45166 Posts user info edit post |
depends on who you know, color of the stone, and clarity of the stone
"1 carat, round cut"
can be a little over $2k to a little over $28k
that's just for the rock, 0.90-1.11
most settings probably max out around $500 or so? maybe less maybe more, depends on what you want 6/2/2009 11:04:21 AM |