Engagement Ring Shopping Help

#57
#57
My husband bought my engagement ring at Walmart. We found a beautiful antiqued gold wedding band at a local jeweler, but they only had the men's ring. So they made a casting of his to make mine. I think gold is beautiful.
About 15 years later he went to Markmans and bought be an absolutely beautiful 3 stone diamond anniversary ring. I still wear my Walmart ring. He gave it to me in a box of chocolates.
I'm a very luck girl!
 
#59
#59
Congratulations! Are you choosing the ring on your own? (Because if you are, this is the absolute worst place ever you could come to for advice about it. But you probably already figured that out. lol)

My husband didn't tell me what he was going to spend. We were out one evening and he said, "I guess it's time to look at rings." Come to think of it, I guess that was the proposal. :lol: Anyway, he took me to Zales and asked me what I liked. Since I didn't know what he wanted to spend I asked him what he liked. He pointed to a set (less than $3,000) that was absolutely gorgeous. Over the years I've received so many compliments, and not because the diamonds are big, but because of the way they catch the light. The brilliance of the stones is spectacular. And it makes me happy when someone notices.

Sorry, I fell back in time by 9 years and forgot where I was going with any of that. I guess I don't have any advice after all.

Best of luck!
 
#60
#60
vollygirl said:
Congratulations! Are you choosing the ring on your own? (Because if you are, this is the absolute worst place ever you could come to for advice about it. But you probably already figured that out. lol)

My husband didn't tell me what he was going to spend. We were out one evening and he said, "I guess it's time to look at rings." Come to think of it, I guess that was the proposal. :lol: Anyway, he took me to Zales and asked me what I liked. Since I didn't know what he wanted to spend I asked him what he liked. He pointed to a set (less than $3,000) that was absolutely gorgeous. Over the years I've received so many compliments, and not because the diamonds are big, but because of the way they catch the light. The brilliance of the stones is spectacular. And it makes me happy when someone notices.

Sorry, I fell back in time by 9 years and forgot where I was going with any of that. I guess I don't have any advice after all.

Best of luck!
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That is pretty much the way Granny and I did. Took her to East Town, she picked a wedding set out at Zales.
I think the wise thing is to let the lady pick or at least be involved in choosing a diamond.
 
#61
#61
SpecialKVolfan20 said:
My husband bought my engagement ring at Walmart. We found a beautiful antiqued gold wedding band at a local jeweler, but they only had the men's ring. So they made a casting of his to make mine. I think gold is beautiful.
About 15 years later he went to Markmans and bought be an absolutely beautiful 3 stone diamond anniversary ring. I still wear my Walmart ring. He gave it to me in a box of chocolates.
I'm a very luck girl!
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Why are women so romantic? I know, evolution.
 
#63
#63
vollygirl said:
Congratulations! Are you choosing the ring on your own? (Because if you are, this is the absolute worst place ever you could come to for advice about it. But you probably already figured that out. lol)

My husband didn't tell me what he was going to spend. We were out one evening and he said, "I guess it's time to look at rings." Come to think of it, I guess that was the proposal. :lol: Anyway, he took me to Zales and asked me what I liked. Since I didn't know what he wanted to spend I asked him what he liked. He pointed to a set (less than $3,000) that was absolutely gorgeous. Over the years I've received so many compliments, and not because the diamonds are big, but because of the way they catch the light. The brilliance of the stones is spectacular. And it makes me happy when someone notices.

Sorry, I fell back in time by 9 years and forgot where I was going with any of that. I guess I don't have any advice after all.

Best of luck!
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Thank you, and I will be getting some help from her about choosing the ring. I would never try to pick out a ring on my own for fear of her not liking it.
 
#65
#65
I actually ended up buying the ring for my wife at Peters Jewlers in Oak Ridge. It's a small place but they're great to work with and the price was fantastic (better than I realized honestly, friend that worked at JTV for awhile was shocked at how well the ring graded out when he looked at it). Worth a shot if you're ever out that way.

Keshia is great to work with.

My wife got lucky, we were both in our late 20s and had 'real' jobs so she got a much nicer ring. Meanwhile...my band cost about 10% of what her ring did. I actually wear a ring made out of a TN state quarter more than I do my official wedding band.
 
#69
#69
Educate yourself. Know the C's and have a good idea what you're looking for. Some people are looking for size, but some care more about sparkle. I found color to be far more important than clarity. The inclusions are almost unnoticeable even with and SI2. I went in with a rage of color, cut and clarity grades that I was ok with and a price range and it really helped my process. Also pay attention to who graded the diamond. That will have a big impact on the value.
 
#70
#70
Best of luck. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Remember, don't worry about the size or price of the ring now. You can always upgrade to something nicer later on for anniversaries, etc. Don't go into debt over a wedding ring.
 
#71
#71
It's easy to get caught up in diamond quality and the money involved, but your commitment and dedication of love and support are far more important. Marriage is about serving, and learning that early may be the greatest gift you can ever give each other.

If a ring is important to her, stay within your budget and pay in cash. Don't create a hardship by breaking the bank.

Don't be afraid to think outside the box. Ex: simple bands or ring finger tattoos in lieu of expensive metal and stones, give the cash to a worthy cause you both believe in. Promise that you will both always love each other, your family, and others with all of your hearts. Promise that you will give, especially when it hurts. That's the kind of stuff that counts.
 
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#72
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kiddiedoc said:
It's easy to get caught up in diamond quality and the money involved, but your commitment and dedication of love and support are far more important. Marriage is about serving, and learning that early may be the greatest gift you can ever give each other.

If a ring is important to her, stay within your budget and pay in cash. Don't create a hardship by breaking the bank.

Don't be afraid to think outside the box. Ex: simple bands or ring finger tattoos in lieu of expensive metal and stones, give the cash to a worthy cause you both believe in. Promise that you will both always love each other, your family, and others with all of your hearts. Promise that you will give, especially when it hurts. That's the kind of stuff that counts.
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Didn't TRUT get ring tats?
 
#74
#74
SDV said:
Best of luck. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Remember, don't worry about the size or price of the ring now. You can always upgrade to something nicer later on for anniversaries, etc. Don't go into debt over a wedding ring.
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Excellent advice.
 
#75
#75
SDV said:
Best of luck. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Remember, don't worry about the size or price of the ring now. You can always upgrade to something nicer later on for anniversaries, etc. Don't go into debt over a wedding ring.
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Amen.

And like KD says in the next post. Don't get hung up on looking at stones through a jewler's glass and judging clarity. Get the best eye quality diamond within your budget and she'll love it. I'd also recommend a small jewelry store and avoiding anybody you've ever seen advertise nationally. They tend to be glorified finance companies fronting as a jewelry store.
 
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