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No offense, and I have no personal vested interest in my suggestion, but why would you get something like an M color and other recommendations of similar color range when you could have an E color. The actual measurement between my suggestion and the Lang referenced above (while still beautiful) are not that much different. E color, in general, is rare... but to find in an OEC in E color is that much more so. Also, the one I suggested had a GIA grading report. The Lang is assessed via their in-house gemologist. No offense intended, I apologize in advance if I have done so.
I like finding a common pebble where they first met or had their first date and setting that as a placeholder. =P
Can he simply propose with a cheap CZ placeholder ring and let her chose what she wants? If she really wants to repurpose her mother’s wedding ring, which must be so special to her, she might not even want another ring, but to put the money toward an elaborate setting, band, etc. Many women would only chose to have 1 ring and she might be really conflicted with 2. This is what I would pick: placeholder ring
$3K is a lot of money to be gambled on something that she might not even like. I personally vote against picking an engagement ring in a week’s time without even knowing the fiancé’s wants.
I really liked that idea too, and it’s definitely what I would prefer for myself—but I love diamonds! But he’s decided to save all funds for either a reset of her mother’s ring (if that’s what she wants) or an engagement ring that she has some input in.I thought OP wasn’t sure GF wanted to wear the family ring. I kinda liked the first few suggestions of a stone in simple solitaire bc they seemed like a perfect pendant size if she prefers the other ring; but a pendant is something she could also wear 24/7 forever. I don’t see it as $ wasted in any shape or form. Just my 2 cents.
That’s great! Can we all see the unique non-engagement-y ring that he has in mind?Thanks for your continued suggestions, everyone. My brother has decided on a unique non-engagement ring that’s just her style. I think this is a great idea, as she can wear it while they decide on her engagement ring and then later on another finger. She’s a very private person and will definitely prefer something sentimental that’s her style to something sparkly she can show off. I’m so excited for them!!
Once he shares a pic with me, I’ll be happy to share it with you.That’s great! Can we all see the unique non-engagement-y ring that he has in mind?