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re: Engagement Rings
Posted on 11/9/12 at 8:51 pm to Magnum14
Posted on 11/9/12 at 8:51 pm to Magnum14
Talk to HER. The amount of money spent isn't as important as her tastes.
I did not want an engagement ring. My husband bought me a 16 diamond wedding band in Hong Kong in the early 80's. It has smaller but brilliant diamonds set staggered at an angle. The ring appraised for 3 times his purchase price in Hong Kong.
I've been so happy with this ring and I have had so many compliments on it.
I did not want an engagement ring. My husband bought me a 16 diamond wedding band in Hong Kong in the early 80's. It has smaller but brilliant diamonds set staggered at an angle. The ring appraised for 3 times his purchase price in Hong Kong.
I've been so happy with this ring and I have had so many compliments on it.
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Posted on 11/9/12 at 9:03 pm to Blakely Bimbo
First point: wait until you are done school to get engaged. If she is a keeper she will be with you throughout it anyway
Now if you are dead set on it, find a wholesale jeweler. They can get you prices anywhere from 25-50% off store.
Now about the 4 C's, go with shape and cut first. Round shines the most but she may have another preference (I got an oval because it is unique and based off of the round shape). Next look at color- get the best the naked eye can differentiate. (you can find diagrams of this on the internet). Clarity doesn't matter as long as you can't see imperfections to the naked eye because no one is going to look at the diamond through a lens. Then get the size you can afford. Don't go into debt for a ring, no one will even pay attention to it after you the initial engagement period anyway.
Now if you are dead set on it, find a wholesale jeweler. They can get you prices anywhere from 25-50% off store.
Now about the 4 C's, go with shape and cut first. Round shines the most but she may have another preference (I got an oval because it is unique and based off of the round shape). Next look at color- get the best the naked eye can differentiate. (you can find diagrams of this on the internet). Clarity doesn't matter as long as you can't see imperfections to the naked eye because no one is going to look at the diamond through a lens. Then get the size you can afford. Don't go into debt for a ring, no one will even pay attention to it after you the initial engagement period anyway.
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