It's all about ---THE RING!

[rezilient]

Well, I got engaged in December. My fiance proposed with a Blue and White RING POP. (He is a Sigma/Me-Zeta). We were away on vacation and the mood was right---he knew he wanted to propose soon, but hadn't bought the ring yet. On Valentines Day he presented me with my REAL engagement ring. It is a 1 carat brilliant cut diamond with a diamond and sapphire on the left side and then on the right. A total of five stones. Five for my founders. 3 diamonds----3 for his founders. We met at Blue and White Weekend in Gainesville, FL. I love my ring! It looks gigantic on my finger because I have very small hands with thin fingers.

[miss priss]

Originally posted by rezilient
Well, I got engaged in December. My fiance proposed with a Blue and White RING POP. (He is a Sigma/Me-Zeta). We were away on vacation and the mood was right---he knew he wanted to propose soon, but hadn't bought the ring yet. On Valentines Day he presented me with my REAL engagement ring. It is a 1 carat brilliant cut diamond with a diamond and sapphire on the left side and then on the right. A total of five stones. Five for my founders. 3 diamonds----3 for his founders. We met at Blue and White Weekend in Gainesville, FL. I love my ring! It looks gigantic on my finger because I have very small hands with thin fingers.

whatup doh on the pic?

[Ideal08]

Originally posted by rezilient
Well, I got engaged in December. My fiance proposed with a Blue and White RING POP. (He is a Sigma/Me-Zeta). We were away on vacation and the mood was right---he knew he wanted to propose soon, but hadn't bought the ring yet. On Valentines Day he presented me with my REAL engagement ring. It is a 1 carat brilliant cut diamond with a diamond and sapphire on the left side and then on the right. A total of five stones. Five for my founders. 3 diamonds----3 for his founders. We met at Blue and White Weekend in Gainesville, FL. I love my ring! It looks gigantic on my finger because I have very small hands with thin fingers.

This is so cute and sweet it makes me sick! For real, though, that's special. I'ma live vicariously through you today.

But what I really want to know is... did you keep the Ring Pop for sentimental value or did you eat it?

[rezilient]

Girl, I ate that ring so fast!! It brought back old memories.....I hadn't had/or seen a ring pop since I was about 8 years old!! Now, 24. Since we are talking about engagement rings......anyone have any advice on how to plan an international wedding. Ours will be in Africa June 2005. Most of my family is over there, but my bridal party is here in the states with teh exception of 1 bridesmaid and two flower girls who are in Africa , his groomsmen are here, but two are in Europe (2 different countries). I am concerened with having matching tuxes and the other bridesmaid. Anyone been in this situation before?

[SKEEphistAKAte]

Originally posted by starang21
how do you know what i'm talking about?

We know because in the "Look at Me" thread you said "My girl" about 50-11 times. Propose to that lady!

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by Ideal08
I'd be happy with a simple, white gold or platinum band. I used to want a 2ct rock, but it's just not important to me anymore, for a number of reasons.

I wanted a 2 ct until I actually tried one on in the store. My hands are tiny and it just looked fake.


Plus, the work I'll be doing will not be good to my hands at ALL.

[WenD08]

i'm not sure about the ring. i'm looking at at least 1 ct. w/perhaps a platinum/gold band. i'm hoping to not have the Sex and the City scenario where Carrie hated Aidan's original ring (he cleaned up well though, w/the Harry Winston ring). i would like to be in on the planning in order to prevent any embarassing surprises and disappointment on the other side

[starang21]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
We know because in the "Look at Me" thread you said "My girl" about 50-11 times. Propose to that lady!

if and when it happens, i'll post a few pics to show us acting a fool. i'd have posted a few of her, but can't put her out there on front street.

but i think savvydiva knows what she loooks like

[9dstpm]

Originally posted by littlelady93
Here's a question, would you settle for a small ring now if you knew you would get a bigger one later, or would you want your actual ring now? I'm wondering because the way my boyfriends buget is now, this type of ring is no where in my near future.

If I could get my ideal ring now, this is exactly what I want (now if I get it is the question). I don't think that it is too gaudy, I would love to have my wedding band set in stone to really set my ring off, then I want my engagement ring to be princess cut, I would love platinum, but I've seen some pretty white gold rings. And the caret size, I'd love 2 , but 1.5 is very nice too. Hopefully by the time me and my boyfriend are ready to get engaged, I'll be suprised with an amazing ring. Me and my friend were just looking at rings yesterday.

I married Hubby 2 years ago and when he proposed, all he could afford was a ruby ring with diamond chips. (Ruby is my birthstone and he proposed on my birthday ) At the time he was almost unemployed (the place where he used to work had just laid him off due to cuts and his last day was like a month away and he had not found another job) When we married, all we could afford were gold bands from Wally World but he has promised me that when we celebrate our 5th, he would get me some bling. I really don't care if I don't get the bling then just as long as I get it at some point in our marriage. My parents have been married for 29 years and my mom didn't get any bling from daddy until like maybe 10 years ago, so it's all cool with me.

[oneinamillion]

3 carat platinum

[Savatar]

I almost got the ring that I really wanted. I wanted a white gold ring with a princess cut stone. I didn't want a diamond. I wanted a blue stone.

I received a white gold ring with an aquamarine (I originally thought it was topaz...silly me) that had a trilliant cut. I had never heard of trilliant cut before. I went online and saw lots of triangles, so I figured the jeweller didn't jack up my ring.

I was quite happy.

[Conskeeted7]

When we picked out my engagement ring and bands, I really thought that a small ring would look best on my hand because of my long, slim fingers. So, we went with a classic, round style.

But my hubby persisted and got me to try on some other, flashy looking rings. I was surprised that they actually don't look nearly as flamboyant on my hand. So, in a few months we're going to trade up to a 1.5 carat marquise at Kay. I don't know how to post pics, but it's on the website.

[Professor]

LMAO - - -

Originally posted by SkeeWee14
I will take a chip of GLASS on a dirty band as long as the brother hurry up and propose!!!

I really don't have too much of a preference as long as it's something that he put a lot of thought into. The only thing that I do want is for it to be either white gold or platinum. I HATE yellow gold. I've always loved the rings that had an antique look to them, but I really can care less.

[Eclipse]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
I wanted a 2 ct until I actually tried one on in the store. My hands are tiny and it just looked fake.

A salesperson at Bailey's Banks and Biddles (I think that is the name of it) jewelry store once told me that you should always get a ring that looks too big on your hand the first time you try it on. After a while, your eyes adjust to it and it appears smaller!

I know this is true for me. I thought my 1.2 carat ring was HUGE when my husband got it for me, now it's just a regular size. We've discussed upgrading rings, and although I would like a bigger, sparkler (is that right??) diamond, after reading all of the stuff about the diamon mines in Africa I can't in good conscience buy another diamond. I have been seriously thinking about getting a "moissanite" or something like it though. I just need to do some more research. I'm not talking about c.z. you can buy in a regular store, but one of those serious man made diamond that frequently cannot be detected as not "real" with a jeweler's eye-thingie and are hard enough to cut glass, just like a diamond. I'll stick with my little one carat if it looks fake though, even though knowing me I will tell people that it ain't no real diamond! LOL

Question for the ladies: What would you say if your man bought you one of those? Keep in mind that a 2 carat flawless diamond can cost at least $15K, while one of these man made diamonds of same quality (colorless, no inclusions) could be around $1 or 2K or less.

[Attractive#7]

Originally posted by rezilient
Well, I got engaged in December. My fiance proposed with a Blue and White RING POP. (He is a Sigma/Me-Zeta). We were away on vacation and the mood was right---he knew he wanted to propose soon, but hadn't bought the ring yet. On Valentines Day he presented me with my REAL engagement ring. It is a 1 carat brilliant cut diamond with a diamond and sapphire on the left side and then on the right. A total of five stones. Five for my founders. 3 diamonds----3 for his founders. We met at Blue and White Weekend in Gainesville, FL. I love my ring! It looks gigantic on my finger because I have very small hands with thin fingers.

that's 2 cute!!! i think i woulda kept it for sentimental reasons. i want a fiancee'