The big M..gasp... opinions on ring choice?

**newbrew** · 05-29-2006, 09:31 PM

Well, after 3 years Ive decided to do the unmentionable. I think I am after the 3 diamond engagement ring...can I get you opinions?

#1: http://www.bluenile.com/assets/produ...D_100_zoom.jpg
#2: http://www.bluenile.com/assets/produ...D_100_zoom.jpg
#3: http://www.bluenile.com/assets/produ...R_100_zoom.jpg

**abstrack** · 05-29-2006, 09:42 PM

I really dont like any of them but i chose option 1 out of the 3.

If I was you, I would go to a jeweler and have a custom ring made. It says a lot more then your traditional store bought ring.

**needmorestrength** · 05-29-2006, 10:26 PM

Im getting somethings similart to number 2 but princess cut instead... Remeber not about size, but about quality!!

**kihop** · 05-29-2006, 10:28 PM

I got something very similar to #2.

**SMAN12b** · 05-29-2006, 10:32 PM

I picked # 1, but you need to fit it to her personality too. A custom made one of a kind would say alot.
Good Luck! I wish you all the best in your new life together!!

**ascendant** · 05-29-2006, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by newbrew

Well, after 3 years Ive decided to do the unmentionable. I think I am after the 3 diamond engagement ring...can I get you opinions?

#1: http://www.bluenile.com/assets/produ...D_100_zoom.jpg
#2: http://www.bluenile.com/assets/produ...D_100_zoom.jpg
#3: http://www.bluenile.com/assets/produ...R_100_zoom.jpg

went with two. seemed to "flow" better. not sure exactly what that means myself, but liked that one best. anyway, best of luck to you bro.

**needmorestrength** · 05-29-2006, 11:10 PM

ps... what the hell is making you choose this direction in life

**Ejuicer** · 05-29-2006, 11:31 PM

#2. I don't like the third one much myself and the first one isn't bad but #2 seems to stand out.

**steve0** · 05-30-2006, 07:10 AM

# 1 bro

**Mizfit** · 05-30-2006, 07:45 AM

what's the carat number and clarity ?

**Mizfit** · 05-30-2006, 07:47 AM

Personally i like this

**biglouie250** · 05-30-2006, 07:54 AM

i like number 1, dont buy it from blue nile though. wayyyyyyyyyyy overpriced!

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Mizfit

what's the carat number and clarity ?

Haven't completely decided on it, but the center stone will be at least .5, I think I will be shooting for .6 or so with .75 being the largest. The side stones being a bit smaller. The one I played around with online came out to:

Center - .60 carat - F color, VS2
Side - .25 carat - E color, VS1
Side - .25 carat - E color, VS1

Total carat = 1.10

All are GIA certified and either ideal cut or very close to, meaning all are "very good" cuts. This one set in 18K white gold priced out to $3615 at bluenile.com

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by biglouie250

i like number 1, dont buy it from blue nile though. wayyyyyyyyyyy overpriced!

I was just using them as a reference. You have any suggestions? One thing I require are that the diamonds be GIA or EGL certified. I'm open to buying the diamonds from 1 supplier and the setting from another. I can get it set locally or even buy the setting locally. Diamond prices I cant get good enough locally.

**Mizfit** · 05-31-2006, 09:45 AM

i'm still a fan of one big stone. - no side stones

**biglouie250** · 05-31-2006, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by newbrew

I was just using them as a reference. You have any suggestions? One thing I require are that the diamonds be GIA or EGL certified. I'm open to buying the diamonds from 1 supplier and the setting from another. I can get it set locally or even buy the setting locally. Diamond prices I cant get good enough locally.

where do you live? a road trip may be worth your while i mean i saw a 1 carat diamond ring at zales(overpriced as well) with the same cut and clarity you listed for a shade above 2500k in a white gold setting. a large jewerly exchange may be your best bet. your lucky you can get away with a ring that size. my gf's sister just got a 1.75 carat ring that is basically flawless. Told her husband to be, whom im very good friends, with "thanks dick for setting the bar so high". I think im gonna be looking at 2 carat rings this time next year lol!!!!

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by biglouie250

where do you live? a road trip may be worth your while i mean i saw a 1 carat diamond ring at zales(overpriced as well) with the same cut and clarity you listed for a shade above 2500k in a white gold setting. a large jewerly exchange may be your best bet. your lucky you can get away with a ring that size. my gf's sister just got a 1.75 carat ring that is basically flawless. Told her husband to be, whom im very good friends, with "thanks dick for setting the bar so high". I think im gonna be looking at 2 carat rings this time next year lol!!!!

Yea, I wouldnt marry a girl that had such picky requirements to start with.

Thankfully she likes simple/elegant stuff.

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 10:19 AM

there is also this style, what do you think?

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by needmorestrength

ps... what the hell is making you choose this direction in life

Just at that point in my life now I guess. Been with her 3 years and I'm at that point in my life where I feel it's appropiate.

**Mizfit** · 05-31-2006, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by newbrew

there is also this style, what do you think?

i like this one better.. but im still a strong beleiver in the centre stone being a carat.. if not that at least .80

**Mizfit** · 05-31-2006, 10:30 AM

remember she will wear this forever and regardless of what women say - they don't care about the size of the diamond..

In the long run i think it matters..

Think about how you feel when you got a shit box for a car and all your friends have mercedes..

And if when i decide to marry my future husband can't afford the ring i want, i'm totally cool with not having one. (i've been engaged before and the ring was exactly what i wanted)

**crash187ct** · 05-31-2006, 10:33 AM

number 1

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mizfit

remember she will wear this forever and regardless of what women say - they don't care about the size of the diamond..

In the long run i think it matters..

Think about how you feel when you got a shit box for a car and all your friends have mercedes..

And if when i decide to marry my future husband can't afford the ring i want, i'm totally cool with not having one. (i've been engaged before and the ring was exactly what i wanted)

I'm always willing to upgrade.

I do like your suggestions/style. Thats why I think I may like the one with the baguettes the most. It's essentially as solitare design with just a little extra flare. The straight solitare is a little too simple, imo.

Here is the biggest problem with the round solitare with side baguettes....The girl I dated in HS and college (total of 5 years) I gave a promise ring to of the same design (solitare with baguettes). Not sure if it'd be considered a little weird to get the same style ring.

**Mizfit** · 05-31-2006, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by newbrew

I'm always willing to upgrade.

I do like your suggestions/style. Thats why I think I may like the one with the baguettes the most. It's essentially as solitare design with just a little extra flare. The straight solitare is a little too simple, imo.

Here is the biggest problem with the round solitare with side baguettes....The girl I dated in HS and college (total of 5 years) I gave a promise ring to of the same design (solitare with baguettes). Not sure if it'd be considered a little weird to get the same style ring.

you mean upgrade in the future?

I don't think most women want to part with the initial ring..

It won't have the same value.

i'm sticking to the choice of the one i posted myself.

But by the way i don't think it's weird to ahve a similar choice of the one you bought some chick when you were a kid. (sorry if it sounds harsh but it's true)

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 11:15 AM

here is a .87 center with .25 sides:

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 11:15 AM

repost

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 11:16 AM

repost.

**Mizfit** · 05-31-2006, 11:32 AM

i'm going to post my sisters when i get home

**newbrew** · 05-31-2006, 01:45 PM

Well, I went to a local jeweler. I dont think they will be able to touch the prices of online diamond brokers. I may buy a GIA/EGL certified diamond from an online broker and have my local jeweler put it in a setting.

ideal cut .75 for 2k. I think my local dealer would be looking at closer to the 3k range for this:

http://www.diamondonweb.com/shopping...674381&start=0

**taiboxa** · 05-31-2006, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by newbrew

here is a .87 center with .25 sides:

u got purdy hands..

**bigpapabuff** · 05-31-2006, 05:01 PM

I picked number 2. But what do we know. I would ask her roommates, friends, or family (perferibly girls). But that's me man. Congrats by the way.

**Just t** · 05-31-2006, 05:04 PM

Get her the first! Why has it gotta be one of those?

I prefer a single diamond look classier imo!

**Just t** · 05-31-2006, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Mizfit

Personally i like this

Yaaaa this is better!

**needmorestrength** · 05-31-2006, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by newbrew

there is also this style, what do you think?

you bastard this is the ring I have choosen haha... and my girl is simple etc too! I think this is really "pretty"

**needmorestrength** · 05-31-2006, 06:05 PM

this is the other one I have picked out... I agree with Miz, theres something very classy, the band will be cheaper which you could invest to the stone... 1 carrot is the magic number, but I have been looking at the prices of a .98 etc and they drop dramatically compared to a 1 carrot

**Just t** · 05-31-2006, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by needmorestrength

this is the other one I have picked out... I agree with Miz, theres something very classy, the band will be cheaper which you could invest to the stone... 1 carrot is the magic number, but I have been looking at the prices of a .98 etc and they drop dramatically compared to a 1 carrot

That is a nice ring!!

**RussianVodka** · 05-31-2006, 06:41 PM

#1 looks good

SVTMuscle* · 05-31-2006, 06:45 PM

#2 is sweet, how much you gonna dump into it?

I can see it now

"Will you marry me"
"Yes"..."WHAT A NICE RING!"

"Nice thats what the guys on the website said i should get!"

**needmorestrength** · 05-31-2006, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Just t

That is a nice ring!!

thanks, still not sure between the two

**needmorestrength** · 05-31-2006, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

#2 is sweet, how much you gonna dump into it?

I can see it now

"Will you marry me"
"Yes"..."WHAT A NICE RING!"

"Nice thats what the guys on the website said i should get!"

hahahahhaha too funny, cept he'll say "AR"lol