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Re: Married people not wearing rings...
I always keep my band on (shower, washing my hands, bed) unless I am doing something that will damage it, but I will take off my e-ring on a regular basis and even leave it at home. I feel unsettled if I don't have my wedding band on, as I fiddle with it as part of my habits to keep myself calm when... |
by Galateia April 25th, 2013, 1:31 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Married people not wearing rings... Replies: 87 Views: 1601 |
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Re: Ear infection in toddler EVERY week?! Advice please!
Just want to chime in that I suffered through exactly this around age 3 or 4 (I don't remember anything beyond screaming in pain every night at bedtime, and feel for my poor mother) and they wanted to put tubes in my ears as a solution. When I was taken off dairy, the infections cleared within two w... |
by Galateia April 25th, 2013, 12:46 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Ear infection in toddler EVERY week?! Advice please! Replies: 28 Views: 407 |
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Re: Metal color and skin tone...
YG. I am pale (paler than MAC NC15) but white metals give a weird unflattering pink tone to my skin, and YG or RG gives a nice ivory cast to my skin. |
by Galateia April 4th, 2013, 9:38 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Metal color and skin tone... Replies: 47 Views: 702 |
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Re: Have you caught strangers oogln thing your bling?
If the restaurant is that close to a college-populated section of town, in a vegetarian/vegan restaurant no less, I can't say that I was totally surprised that happened to you. Before you hurl me off a cliff, I disclaim that I am in no way condoning what they said or agreeing with them in any way, j... |
by Galateia March 30th, 2013, 6:29 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Have you caught strangers oogling your bling? Replies: 77 Views: 953 |
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Re: Have you caught strangers oogling your bling?
Yes, today....but it was embarrassing because I was running up what I thought was an empty staircase at work, with one hand stuck out, taking peeks at my left hand,watching my diamonds sparkle under amazing stairwell lighting....when I heard a voice come from the floor above me saying...."Yes,... |
by Galateia March 28th, 2013, 11:06 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Have you caught strangers oogling your bling? Replies: 77 Views: 953 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
YAY! I won the setting and it's way under budget!  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fine-Victorian-70-point-Diamond-18ct-gold-5-stone-ring-/140936647425?nma=true&si=smOSrEOh2aGmAR05bgvFz8Nai1s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 What do you all think of the setting? |
by Galateia March 25th, 2013, 6:16 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
I would love some dust, ladies, I have a bid waiting in the wings for a gorgeous antique setting with terrible stones. If I get it, I will have my setting and the plan is to slooooooowly and leisurely source beautiful stones to replace the horrors currently in the ring. That should keep me busy for ... |
by Galateia March 25th, 2013, 12:42 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: To Milgrain or Not to Milgrain???
Is she aware that 3 sided pave is more expensive than one sided, which will be taking $$$ away from her center stone? And that it will be covered up by the wedding band? Is she aware that it is delicate and needs to be treated gently? Agreed, especially with 2 pave rings rubbing against one another... |
by Galateia March 24th, 2013, 2:35 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: To Milgrain or Not to Milgrain??? Replies: 9 Views: 209 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band!
Pretty and unusual ruby and diamond stacker BIN: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Eternity-Stackable-14K-Gold-Diamond-Ruby-Band-/160986817176?pt=US_Fine_Rings&hash=item257b8fe298 size 5.5, it's so cute! |
by Galateia March 24th, 2013, 1:42 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band! Replies: 343 Views: 9354 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
I like the rose gold stacker idea. As far as taking a break from it but needing something to glom onto to take your mind of things, I totally get that. I *always* have something I'm obsessing over on the internet..tho I've been reading a little more, and finding things on Netflix to watch to help m... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 10:58 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
:eek: OMG. What an idea! I could get a massage + a tiny engraved band that I could stack (I love me some stackers, oooh baby) and we could go out for dinner ... he could give it to me to hold me over until we get the 5 stone later this year, because like Diamondseeker and Junebug said, it is the 5th... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 9:29 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
First off, I'm sorry that you've been going through a rough time. I can only tell you what I would do if I was in your shoes and that would probably not be spending money on jewelry. I really agree with the other member who suggested that if you have money tucked away and you're comfortable spendin... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 5:52 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
FWIW, my opinion is that if you aren't super excited about a 5 stone, then it isn't the right choice for you, right now. I hear you on not wanting to spend $$ on transient things (I feel similarly), though I will say that the few times DH and I have splurged on that type of thing, once I get over t... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 4:58 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
I realize money is tight for the two of you, but my suggestion would be to spend that $500, or a part of it, on some a brief get-away or excursion or some experience that you can both enjoy... maybe even budget it to cover a few nice evenings out over the next few months. I don't think that a ring ... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 12:05 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
Ditto Packrat and Missy. Take a breath - there's no hard and fast rule that you have to have the present decided by your anniversary. Heck, I wanted to reset my wedding set two anniversaries ago and I still haven't pulled the trigger yet. BTW, your thread title made me laugh out loud. I think it sa... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 11:52 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
First of all, heartfelt congrats on your upcoming 5 year anniversary!!!! :appl: Having your soulmate to share life with (stresses and all) make life wonderful and worth living so you really are the winners despite all the high stress you are going through. I am sending you buckets of PS dust for ev... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 11:44 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Re: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IH
Don't jump into anything just b/c the anniversary is coming up, or you run the risk of getting something you're not really wanting for the long haul. I would honestly maybe leave it alone for a few days, just to let your mind settle down. That's a lot of pressure to put on yourself to have it exact... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 11:26 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP
I may be a bit all over the place with this, so bear with me. The short version is that I don't know whether to reset my e-ring, get a 5 year anniversary band, or do nothing , and I keep waffling back and forth, and it's making me very emotional because it's tied in with/surrounded by a lot of perso... |
by Galateia March 23rd, 2013, 1:39 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Indecision on setting vs 5 stone: More Waffle than an IHOP Replies: 29 Views: 454 |
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by Galateia March 21st, 2013, 10:44 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Refurb gone really wrong - what to do? Replies: 273 Views: 7941 |
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Re: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band!
Who has a size 8 and needs a pristine deco band?  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-18kt-WHITE-GOLD-Engraved-Band-ART-DECO-Era-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/190814203405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6d69ae0d |
by Galateia March 19th, 2013, 10:25 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Somebody's Gotta Buy This Eternity Band! Replies: 343 Views: 9354 |
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by Galateia March 19th, 2013, 12:56 am Forum: Hangout Topic: HAPPY 10th PS anniversary, AGBF! Replies: 42 Views: 499 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
This? http://www.etsy.com/listing/44884963/antiqued-floral-14k-gold-ring-mounting?ref=v1_other_1 or this http://www.etsy.com/listing/99861517/baba-yaga-original-custom-ring-setting and this http://www.etsy.com/listing/17062951/lotus-ring-in-18k-gold-and-sky-blue Thank you for the suggestions 8) I h... |
by Galateia March 18th, 2013, 5:34 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
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Re: Options for the Small Finger Base/Large Knuckle Combinat
That thing has more honk that a flock of Canada geese! 
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by Galateia March 18th, 2013, 1:28 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Options for the Small Finger Base/Large Knuckle Combination Replies: 38 Views: 496 |
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Re: eweddingbands - quality?
I got our set from them, and not only were the bands excellent, the customer service over the phone was amazing. The girl was so sweet, she actually ran to the warehouse while I was on the phone and dug through their stock to double check that they had our sizes so she could ship them out that very ... |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 10:00 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: eweddingbands - quality? Replies: 7 Views: 170 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
Or perhaps .... [url] http://diamondbistro.com/category/246/Semi-Mounts/listings/33805/Art-Deco-Platinum-Replica-Fishtail-Setting-US-6.html[/url] Is your stone precisely 7 mm? 'Cause if it's even a hair smaller, this might do nicely .... Pretty much, yes. :blackeye: It's a very pretty setting, thou... |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 9:45 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
Oh, I love the thought of fishtail prongs! I rarely see them. Just wanted to chime in I have my grandmother's 3 stone with fishtail prongs and it really never catches on fabric. The setting I have is incredibly sturdy and the prongs are quite rounded and smooth.... I don't consider it a very delica... |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 6:50 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
I love how your ring looks with fishtail prongs ... but I love fishtail prongs. You say you're not sure about the squared-off look - why? Any chance you can try some on before altering the ring? My second choice would be the milgrain bezel - I love that look, and you just don't get any safer. But i... |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 6:32 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
I need to zip off for errands, but here is a mock up of the migrained bezel:  and a close-up:  Be back in a bit! |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 3:09 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
I did a mock up of what the fishtail prongs would look like on my current setting if the engraving had been added, and without engraving: Apparently I should not have had so much salt yesterday ... I could live, camel-style, off the water in my fingers for days! :rodent: http://www.pricescope.com/fi... |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 2:27 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
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Re: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old
here is a setting i really love http://www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/tulip-airline-solitaire-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/5336 under 500 for 14k, under 550 for 18k. I think it would look lovely and i think its a fairly good price. Not a terrible idea to modify the old setting, but for me id... |
by Galateia March 17th, 2013, 1:08 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Setting help- modifying a modern setting to suit an old cut? Replies: 24 Views: 472 |
