Diamond Jewelry Forums

Picture Gallery

Video Gallery

|

Search |

Posted Today |

Most Active |

Help

ť Home ť

ť Diamond Prices and Grading ť

ť RockyTalky ť

ť budget challenge: $500! - my wedding dress momento...

budget challenge: $500! - my wedding dress momento...

P: 8/12/2005 2:16:39 AM
fisiogrl Cut Rock Total Posts: 188 Last Post: 10/29/2008 Member Since: 1/6/2004	Hi gang, Ok - its been 1 great year now since I got married and I finally had the nerve to get over my sentimentality and sell my wedding dress. The only way that I managed to do it was by telling myself that I could spend the proceeds on jewelry! Yippee! Now ofcourse it would be tempting to add money to the total amount, but I want what I buy to be symbolic of the dress. I managed to get $500 for it, so that is my budget. Any ideas? I originally thought that I could buy some diamond stud earrings, but they would be so small.... Am I better off getting a pendant? Or has anyone seen anything else interesting? I would value all ideas, and thanks in advance!
Posted: 8/12/2005 2:16:39 AM

There are 10 replies to this message. There are 10 replies on this page.

P: 8/12/2005 2:21:56 AM
UCLABelle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,350 Last Post: 10/30/2009 Member Since: 5/15/2005	I would get a really nice pendant...
Posted: 8/12/2005 2:21:56 AM

P: 8/12/2005 10:51:23 AM
windowshopper Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,023 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 7/11/2004	i would buy a simple band as a stack band to wear with your other rings----------a ring is the most symbolic of your marriage
Posted: 8/12/2005 10:51:23 AM

P: 8/12/2005 11:40:54 AM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	What type of something are you looking for, braclet, earrings, neckalce? -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 8/12/2005 11:40:54 AM

P: 8/12/2005 12:00:49 PM
thirston Rough Rock Total Posts: 35 Last Post: 11/8/2008 Member Since: 8/1/2005	Does it have to be jewelry? How about your favorite classic book in a 1st edition? Maybe a new bezel for your favorite watch? A CD or bond that appreciates on your 10 year anniversary (then you'll have even more money to spend ) How about an antique jewelry box to hold your other precious items? Use the money getting a portrait painted of you and yours. Those were just a few ideas of things that aren't going to depreciate and could last a lifetime like a jewel. I'm a male so my jewelry knowledge isn't great... listen to the other ladies if it's really more sparkles you're after. -Thirston
Posted: 8/12/2005 12:00:49 PM

P: 8/12/2005 12:08:17 PM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	Okay I dont think there are many first editions out there for 500$...but if you know of any Dorothy Parker ones let me know. I also dont think you could find a decent artist to do a painting for less then about 4grand. But what about taking you and your honey and getting a Glamour Shots thing done? Or what about buying something really spiffy for you husband. Like an Ipond mini and the Bose sound deck so he can listen to it anywhere? You could even load it for him with his favorite songs. -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 8/12/2005 12:08:17 PM

P: 8/12/2005 12:14:50 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,912 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	I think whatever you get should be something you will keep forever and not upgrade etc. So no technology or anything like that. I agree re: earrings being maybe a bit small for $500...esp if you get the upgrade bug later. I like the pendant idea, or maybe a subtle low ctw diamond bracelet or something? Or a RHR? ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 8/12/2005 12:14:50 PM

P: 8/12/2005 12:22:18 PM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	I know I have said this about a gizallion times but what about a charm bracelet? You could buy the basic bracelet now and buy one charm that makes you think of your wedding...then you hubby could get you a charm every so often. There are a ton of diffrent styles of charm bracelets now I picked three which I think are pretty and diffrent from each other. All three bracelets and the charm are from James Avery. -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 8/12/2005 12:22:18 PM

P: 8/12/2005 3:15:35 PM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	I like the pendant idea myself ... a few years back I got a pretty platinum cross with channel set princess cut diamonds on an 18inch chain from Overstock for about $400. Don't know the TCW, but it's very sparkly and gets noticed when I wear it - I wore it for about 3 years straight until my boyfriend got me the Tiffany open heart pendant. I recently saw some very pretty pendents & e.r in white gold at the Saks Outlet ... some awesome little known designer ... if you have a Saks 5th outlet by you, you could check that out. There was a pendant & some e.r I was DYING for ... but, alas, the e-ring hunt has overshadowed all other pursuits!
Posted: 8/12/2005 3:15:35 PM

P: 8/12/2005 9:12:10 PM
fisiogrl Cut Rock Total Posts: 188 Last Post: 10/29/2008 Member Since: 1/6/2004	thanks guys, I like the charm bracelet idea, matatora! We are actually going to the caribean in 2 weeks and I think that there are a lot of jewellery stores there. Maybe I will have a look around. A pendant seem like a great idea too, but I haven't seen any really great styles yet. And Mara, I do agree - I will not be buying technology. Especially, as I think that this momento is for ME not HIM! HAHAHAHAHA - More jewelry!!!
Posted: 8/12/2005 9:12:10 PM

P: 8/17/2005 9:38:54 PM
valeria101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,048 Last Post: 4/30/2006 Member Since: 8/29/2003	Related to PM... I had no idea then about THIS ! Ana "The greatest experts are only as good as the sum total of what they have seen." [Souren Melikian]
Posted: 8/17/2005 9:38:54 PM

Previous Page

Next Page

Ť Gemprint? Ť

ť Scaling down to size ť

Next Topics
Princess vs. H&A Modified Brilliants Can't Decide Between Princess and Round/Budget Issue Too? Please help my friend with these SPECS Appraisal advice Shapes most prone to chipping? Princess cut setting? I found this lovely setting! But.... Inclusions at edge of diamond... acceptable? Where did I find this? I got it...I got it...I got it! Thanks for all the help Rock People! Please Comment! Grading the Princess Cut by Bruce Harding Chicago Gem Lab Is this worth it? Need help tell me about the zales diamond... Ideal Asschers Cushion Diamond Help-Girdle Question stock shank, custom head? possible?? Normal not to have an invoice before purchase? Advice on Pear Help Please, which would you pick? help! eternity band with diamonds on the prongs? Pave Ring Advice...PLEASE Opinions On This One? noob intro and would like opinions on Princess cut Lurker requests your opinions! Cha Ching or Run for the border... You decide. Diamond chip fell out! GIA diamond with IGI # Is having a trade-up policy important?

Jump to:

Contact Us \| Back Home \| Privacy Statement \| Forum Agreement \| Forum Policies
Ideal BB Version: 0.1.5.4.beta1	Message forum software powered by the Ideal BB

Pricescope - Knowledge - Diamond Prices - Tools - Resources - About

Š 2000-2009 Pricescope. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Disclaimer
forum archives