re: Engagement Ring Thread

Weigh your options carefully. Do you have a family member that had a family diamond stashed away that you could give to the lucky lady?

I went with a local dealer. He had a smaller operation...but I had the feeling that he treated me with respect during the process. I also believe we worked out a great price.

I never got comfortable with the big boy operations.

As far a quality - my stance was go with quality first and size second. Hindsight, I wish I would have spent more and gotten bigger and better quality.

Also, I was broke when I got engaged....you may be in a much better position.