sox4lifeinPA Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'm open to people's experience on the dos and dont's of engagement ring shopping. I'm also toying with the idea of matching wedding bands that would be something like this: but with scripture verses engraved around the band...kinda lord of the rings-like...minus the elvish...but keeping the "one ring to rule the other" theme...(her ruling me, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Nice! We are choosing to go with Gaelic wedding ring styles. Can't give much advice about engagement ring shopping as he and I went in one store and I had one picked in about 15 minutes. Sorry and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'd go with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 ROTFLMAO Cheat!!!! Seriously... no less than 2 cts, princess cut, set in Platinum is my advice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 get an engagement foosball table at least it does something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 get an engagement foosball table at least it does something That'll work if you plan on screwing it and not your wife the rest of your relationship.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Doesn't get ya laid... And for those of you that are new around here, now you have the answer as to why Steff's the doable one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 And for those of you that are new around here, now you have the answer as to why Steff's the doable one. You quoted me before I edited.. but both answers work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 ROTFLMAO Cheat!!!! Seriously... no less than 2 cts, princess cut, set in Platinum is my advice.. she's 5'6" and 120...so 2 ct. would look GAW-DEEEEE... thanks for your advice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I have a 1/2 carat, princess cut in yellow gold and constantly getting compliments on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Donate the money to a charity in her name and just get nice matching wedding bands instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 she's 5'6" and 120...so 2 ct. would look GAW-DEEEEE... thanks for your advice though Yes, you wouldn't want to put such a big rock on a tiny women... That would be like putting Dubs on an ATV. -------------------------------- Now this one, She can handle a 2 CT. ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 Donate the money to a charity in her name and just get nice matching wedding bands instead. that's funny, because my best friend that's getting married this summer didn't get a ring because of the african diamond trade/armless children thing...and we(meaning, she) decided she'd still like a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 she's 5'6" and 120...so 2 ct. would look GAW-DEEEEE... thanks for your advice though I'm 5'6" 112 this morning and I have 2.23 cts.. looks fine on me. It's all in the setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'm 5'6" 112 this morning and I have 2.23 cts.. looks fine on me. It's all in the setting. Steff...I appreciate the advice, but my pocketbook and Jim's pocket book will never be in the same weight class....ever. congrats though:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 that's funny, because my best friend that's getting married this summer didn't get a ring because of the african diamond trade/armless children thing...and we(meaning, she) decided she'd still like a ring. Hm, to each her own. Just my suggestion. But I like the idea of matching bands--I think that's way clutch and, ultimately, much more meaningful and important than engagement rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Steff...I appreciate the advice, but my pocketbook and Jim's pocket book will never be in the same weight class....ever. congrats though:) PA... I'm totally kidding.. I hope you know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 PA... I'm totally kidding.. I hope you know that. stef, I'm feelin' ya. it's all good. I'm looking in the $2k range. not the 7k. haha. and don't you dare give miss sox4life any ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Now this one, She can handle a 2 CT. ring. Its sad when you have to tuck FUPA into your underwear. But back to the topic, does height and weight really matter when picking out the amount of carats for a woman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 stef, I'm feelin' ya. it's all good. I'm looking in the $2k range. not the 7k. haha. and don't you dare give miss sox4life any ideas! I'm gonna call her right now.... In all honesty.. you can get a great ring for $2K. And it really doesn't matter anyway.. it's from you, and the reasoning, thought, and love behind it is all that really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 In all honesty.. you can get a great ring for $2K. And it really doesn't matter anyway.. it's from you, and the reasoning, Mine was around $2K (he paid if off last month) and you are right it is what it represents that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 Hm, to each her own. Just my suggestion. But I like the idea of matching bands--I think that's way clutch and, ultimately, much more meaningful and important than engagement rings. if she likes the idea, I may spend more on the wedding bands and less on the engagement ring. chisoxy, if and when you get married, how much would you spend on it? cos I'm not a big fan of spending 10K+ on a wedding... now THAT'S a serious misallocation of funds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 The size is not as important as the clarity. Make sure it is a highly rated stone and from a reputable jeweler. You want the stone to have no visible flaws and no yellowness of any kind. I would go with a four prong setting to show off the stone more and go with a silver band instead of gold. I think it cheapens the ring. Also, find out what the trade in policy is. If ever in the future you would like to upgrade in size or rating make sure they have a friendly policy that does just that. For example, you have to spend $100 more than the trade in value, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 if she likes the idea, I may spend more on the wedding bands and less on the engagement ring. chisoxy, if and when you get married, how much would you spend on it? cos I'm not a big fan of spending 10K+ on a wedding... now THAT'S a serious misallocation of funds... OMG.. do NOT spend $10K on a wedding. No friggin way!! When do you plan on doing this PA..? And how soon do you think you might plan the event..? My sister has a TON of stuff on her home computer from when I helped her plan her wedding (a little over 4 years ago - but still 80 guests, just UNDER $5K). It's very easy to plan a wedding for right around $50 a person. Just have to know some shortcuts. Let me know and I'll have her send me some stuff to forward to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 if she likes the idea, I may spend more on the wedding bands and less on the engagement ring. chisoxy, if and when you get married, how much would you spend on it? cos I'm not a big fan of spending 10K+ on a wedding... now THAT'S a serious misallocation of funds... What's wrong with spending $10,000 on a wedding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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