Very great information... Thanks so much. My plan B here when I do the refund (assuming he cant provide better which I'm sure he cant) Is the Cartier shop at CDG Airport. They will be in Paris a day before me and I am meeting them there so wont have any time to shop alone and luckily there is a Cartier inside the airport. The Trinity ring is cool but she doesn't do any yellow gold colors.. or green colors.. she is Hispanic and swears it makes her skin look green.. so she doesn't go for that haha. Cartier has its 1895 platinum wedding band for $1760 that has three tiny diamonds in it.. I like the idea that they could represent our family of three that someone suggested for the Trinity. That could be the wedding band if she wants.. but at least its something to propose with in Paris and then spend the rest of the trip discussing and looking at other diamonds. Hopefully they carry it at the airport and it isn't pirce marked up for being at the airport. Thanks so much everyone Ill keep you all posted. Meeting vendor on Sunday.
https://www.cartier.com/en-us/colle...amond-jewelry/b4058300-1895-wedding-band.html
Wow you guys are all awesome. I thought about that yesterday. The whole duty free arrival and might not be able to purchase. I sent Cartier an email yesterday and have not heard back from them just yet. I am leaving from Dubai which had an insane airport. Only downside is my flight leaves at 3am. So I doubt the shops will be open. I might be able to ask about that when I arrive at Dubai the previous day. Maybe they will let me shop and purchase there showing my departure ticket the next day?
First, may I say that this is an excellent offer, that I hope OP takes you up on.... what a gift to have someone call on your behalf, removing the barrier of American culture from this whole transaction. You are very kind and I hope he does this! I certainly would if it were me.Should you want her to be there and get the full shopping like a star experience, Van Cleef and Arpels Place Vendôme is more like museum than a shop. Soooo pretty. For 1700 € you could get this nearly identical design :https://www.vancleefarpels.com/eu/f...aro9y600-tendrement-etoiles-wedding-band.html
If you need someone to call different boutiques for availability or anything like that, I'd be happy to help you out (SAs usually speak English,but calling a shop is sometimes different )
Wow you guys are all awesome. I thought about that yesterday. The whole duty free arrival and might not be able to purchase. I sent Cartier an email yesterday and have not heard back from them just yet. I am leaving from Dubai which had an insane airport. Only downside is my flight leaves at 3am. So I doubt the shops will be open. I might be able to ask about that when I arrive at Dubai the previous day. Maybe they will let me shop and purchase there showing my departure ticket the next day?
Really, at this point, why surprise her with something you don't know whether she would like for her wedding band? Please just take her in Cartier or Van Cleef in Paris and let HER choose a wedding band. That experience would be one that would last a lifetime. I love the Cartier Trinity band, but honestly, it will not go with the engagement ring design she likes. That's why I think you need to give her the pleasure of trying on bands and deciding what she likes best.
Really, at this point, why surprise her with something you don't know whether she would like for her wedding band? Please just take her in Cartier or Van Cleef in Paris and let HER choose a wedding band. That experience would be one that would last a lifetime. I love the Cartier Trinity band, but honestly, it will not go with the engagement ring design she likes. That's why I think you need to give her the pleasure of trying on bands and deciding what she likes best.
Oh the trinity ring is just so I can give her something at that restaurant L'aperouse in Paris and do the proposal... wouldn't be for a wedding band. She can wear it on the other arm with her matching color watch I got her a few years ago. Just a ring to present and then talk about diamond shopping after.. not a band ya it wouldn't match anything.
It could easily be a right hand ring. I love the idea. Also OP keep in mind that the dominant hand is often 0.5 size bigger than the less dominant... but as a lefty, I’m not sure if that holds true. Can anyone weigh in?
I agree. It’s perfect! Great connection to Paris and Dubai and your family of three. There is always a risk that a gift recipient won’t love a gift- but the thought you’re putting into it will likely be appreciated, and a right hand ring she can wear as she pleases not every day.
Man I can't believe how cool all you people are! I'm going to have to show her all these threads of coolness once the proposal is all done. Yall help restore hope that there are good people in the world. It just occurred to me that I am actually staying the night at the Mayden hotel in Dubai and I have about 8 hrs there. There is a Cartier in Dubai in city center I could stop in on the way from the airport to the hotel and pick up the band the day before I fly out. That could be cool.. cause its bought in the middle east which is where I have lived for a year and a half.. and Cartier is a French company where the proposal will take place?... So that could work out. Now I'm teetering between the three stone ring or the legacy band. It is tri colored and she doesn't do gold per se but the watch I got her a couple years ago actually is tri colored and the same shades and would match.. plus she's left handed and wears her watch on her right arm so should could wear the matching legacy ring on the right hand once we find an actual engagement diamond ring for the left hand. I guess Ill decide when I get in the shop. Oh and Dubai as a city is tax free so that's a plus too. You guys are all awesome I cant thank you enough!
Oh the trinity ring is just so I can give her something at that restaurant L'aperouse in Paris and do the proposal... wouldn't be for a wedding band. She can wear it on the other arm with her matching color watch I got her a few years ago. Just a ring to present and then talk about diamond shopping after.. not a band ya it wouldn't match anything.
Okay, I see! I think the Trinity band is a much better stand alone ring than the other. If you read the story of the design, it is even more meaningful.
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/article/trinity-de-cartier-an-enduring-symbol-of-love/
I'd get this one, personally, for a right hand or standalone ring on either hand. It's the classic size.
https://www.cartier.com/en-us/colle...r/rings/b4052700-trinity-de-cartier-ring.html
I think it will be easier to exchange in Paris if you buy it in Paris if the need arises.
It could easily be a right hand ring. I love the idea. Also OP keep in mind that the dominant hand is often 0.5 size bigger than the less dominant... but as a lefty, I’m not sure if that holds true. Can anyone weigh in?
Oh the trinity ring is just so I can give her something at that restaurant L'aperouse in Paris and do the proposal... wouldn't be for a wedding band. She can wear it on the other arm with her matching color watch I got her a few years ago. Just a ring to present and then talk about diamond shopping after.. not a band ya it wouldn't match anything.
I have had the trinity ring for a number of years and I love it! Usually I wear it on my right hand either by itself or in front of another ring Iike a gemstone ring. It’s versatile.
Also while I may not have your fiancés skin tone exactly I think I’m close...I am of Greek descent so I have warm undertones to my skin and it’s quite olive. In winter I’m super pale and look greenish haha! In summer I tan and go bronze. Regardless of season the trinity ring looks awesome on me. Plus it’s so easy to match with my outfit. I also love playing with it haha!
I hope this is of some reassurance that it will work on her.
Ohhhh good point, it's so fun to wear! It's like an adult fidget spinner! I love rolling rings.
Also, OP, if your gal is into brand recognition at all... the Cartier rolling ring is more recognizable than the band with three diamonds. They're both lovely but I just wanted to mention that angle in case it's relevant.
That's a good point. When I think Cartier, I think trinity ring and tank watch.