Dougsgirl
Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2012
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I am having a moment. Please talk me off the ledge.
Many of you know that I am in the process of designing my dream wedding ring that I hope will someday be an heirloom for my family. I have posted several times about the details so I won't do that again here.
My frustration today is about TOO MUCH information. (Which is why I both love and hate this website.). I have spent a tremendous amount of time and money on this ring, but the more I read the more I am second-guessing my decisions.
I originally wanted an antique stone but was steered away from it by another diamond site. Then I turned to the AVC, which I love, but now I keep seeing all of these amazing OEC's and OMC's here on PS and I am envious. They always seem to make my heart sing.
I also chose my designer without doing much research. And though they are very good and well respected, they do not do a lot of rings in the style that I chose. They did a great job bringing my vision to life, but they used a CAD/cast model. Now, thanks to PS, I have found several designers who specialize in my style of ring and they are 100% hand-fabricated. I can't help but compare the details. The hand-fab ones seem so much more "precise".
Here's the deal... I have been working on this project for 6 months and it is a one-time thing for me. There is no option of spending another 5-6k on a new design/designer. I REALLY want to love the one I am getting. And if it wasn't for all the info/comparisons here on PS, I know this wouldn't be an issue. It is a STUNNING ring, but I am wrestling in my head with all the what-ifs and should-ofs. Should I have found a great OEC? What if I'd used Victor?? Will other PSers think less of my ring because it is not hand-fab? (Stupid, I know, but the thought has crossed my mind.). Arrrggghhhhh!!!! I hate the second-guessing!!!
I guess I just want to know if any of you have experienced this??
This ring is unlike anything in my family or my social circle. It is completely blingy and gluttonous. ONLY on Pricescope am I having a problem. Part of me feels like I should log off and never come back, so I won't have the temptation to compare and envy. But the rest of me says that is ridiculous and I need to get a grip! PS is filled with wonderful people and massive amounts of education and I just need to enjoy it for what it is and be thankful for what I have.
Thank you for letting me vent. I still have to wait until about October 5th-6th to get my finished ring, so I think I am also just ready to have it on my hand for good!! It's been a long process...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Many of you know that I am in the process of designing my dream wedding ring that I hope will someday be an heirloom for my family. I have posted several times about the details so I won't do that again here.
My frustration today is about TOO MUCH information. (Which is why I both love and hate this website.). I have spent a tremendous amount of time and money on this ring, but the more I read the more I am second-guessing my decisions.
I originally wanted an antique stone but was steered away from it by another diamond site. Then I turned to the AVC, which I love, but now I keep seeing all of these amazing OEC's and OMC's here on PS and I am envious. They always seem to make my heart sing.
I also chose my designer without doing much research. And though they are very good and well respected, they do not do a lot of rings in the style that I chose. They did a great job bringing my vision to life, but they used a CAD/cast model. Now, thanks to PS, I have found several designers who specialize in my style of ring and they are 100% hand-fabricated. I can't help but compare the details. The hand-fab ones seem so much more "precise".
Here's the deal... I have been working on this project for 6 months and it is a one-time thing for me. There is no option of spending another 5-6k on a new design/designer. I REALLY want to love the one I am getting. And if it wasn't for all the info/comparisons here on PS, I know this wouldn't be an issue. It is a STUNNING ring, but I am wrestling in my head with all the what-ifs and should-ofs. Should I have found a great OEC? What if I'd used Victor?? Will other PSers think less of my ring because it is not hand-fab? (Stupid, I know, but the thought has crossed my mind.). Arrrggghhhhh!!!! I hate the second-guessing!!!
I guess I just want to know if any of you have experienced this??
This ring is unlike anything in my family or my social circle. It is completely blingy and gluttonous. ONLY on Pricescope am I having a problem. Part of me feels like I should log off and never come back, so I won't have the temptation to compare and envy. But the rest of me says that is ridiculous and I need to get a grip! PS is filled with wonderful people and massive amounts of education and I just need to enjoy it for what it is and be thankful for what I have.
Thank you for letting me vent. I still have to wait until about October 5th-6th to get my finished ring, so I think I am also just ready to have it on my hand for good!! It's been a long process...
I look forward to hearing your thoughts!