The more I look around in the forum, the more I learn and the more I get confused. I've just discovered the tabs up top and am going to look around there next.
My first question is how/why did you venture from a ring already made into buying your own gem and having it set yourself? I understand having control and knowing the specifics on what you are getting, but is there something else? I can walk into a cute little family-owned and local jewelry store here and see lots of rings I'd like to take home. The more I type this, the more I think I am figuring it out on my own. I guess as a beginner any ring could entice but as one gains knowledge, he is more likely to want to have more control and then the hunt for wonderful gems begins.
My next question has to do with wear-ability. I recently had an aquamarine ring made for me and had plans to wear it any time I went out. As a SAHM, it's not often I go out so when I say "out" I mean to piano lessons, soccer practice, ballet class....... But then I read here that rings can chip and the more they are worn. So, what is a good strong stone that is more appropriate for frequent wear? I have my diamond wedding rings and am not too fond of darker stones like ruby and sapphire.... at least not yet. I was thinking tourmaline but then read they can crack pretty easily. Any suggestions? I tend to like greens and blues but sometimes a yellow and maybe even a pink catch my eye.
I have more questions but this is already a book and I know "books" aren't necessarily good forum reading material. Thank you to anyone who has read this.
My first question is how/why did you venture from a ring already made into buying your own gem and having it set yourself? I understand having control and knowing the specifics on what you are getting, but is there something else? I can walk into a cute little family-owned and local jewelry store here and see lots of rings I'd like to take home. The more I type this, the more I think I am figuring it out on my own. I guess as a beginner any ring could entice but as one gains knowledge, he is more likely to want to have more control and then the hunt for wonderful gems begins.
My next question has to do with wear-ability. I recently had an aquamarine ring made for me and had plans to wear it any time I went out. As a SAHM, it's not often I go out so when I say "out" I mean to piano lessons, soccer practice, ballet class....... But then I read here that rings can chip and the more they are worn. So, what is a good strong stone that is more appropriate for frequent wear? I have my diamond wedding rings and am not too fond of darker stones like ruby and sapphire.... at least not yet. I was thinking tourmaline but then read they can crack pretty easily. Any suggestions? I tend to like greens and blues but sometimes a yellow and maybe even a pink catch my eye.
I have more questions but this is already a book and I know "books" aren't necessarily good forum reading material. Thank you to anyone who has read this.