Does it matter to you where someone''s e-ring comes from?

[Tuckins1]

I would never say anything of the sort to someone... And no, it doesn''t change my opinion of the ring at all. (Unless it looks like a piece of rock salt, which just makes me angry at the d-bad salesperson).

What does make me flinch is when people talk about how it''s so great because it has X number of "cuts" on it, which makes it better, because more facets=better stone....

 

[sba771]

I only cared in one situation and this was my brother''s recent ring purchase for his now FI. He would not listen to me nor did he do his reading even though I sent him lots of links filled with information from here. He bought from someone sketchy and then when I ran the numbers there is major leakage and is fish-eyed, but nope he refused to listen to me. In the end they are both happy so I keep my mouth shut- but I did judge in this case.

 

[vespergirl]

Date: 12/4/2009 9:03:43 PM
Author: LilyKat
No, of course not. But my opinion of the store might improve if it was a beautiful piece.

Ditto.

 

[Cehrabehra]

My opinion might change slightly but I would never say anything - it would be incredibly petty to do so! What does it really matter anyway? My changing opinion would really just be about whether or not they overpaid - not whether or not it was worth loving.

 

[Elmorton]

Think and say are entirely different things.

But really, I think I''m a little more curious if it comes from somewhere other than a chain store for the sheer fact that it''s different and perhaps more unique. There might be more craftsmanship apparent. I don''t really give a hoot where a friend''s e-ring is from as long as she''s happy.

 

[bee*]

I definitely wouldn''t say anything to them-if they''re happy with their ring that''s the most important thing.

 

[LostSapphire]

*hmmmm* mine came from my husband!

LS

 

[CNOS128]

Date: 12/5/2009 6:24:24 AM
Author: LilyKat
Oh no, I asked a friend last week where her engagement ring was from, because we are in the process of choosing mine and wanted ideas

Was this rude? She is a good friend and she knows we are looking.

I don't think this is rude - maybe because I've done it, too. Before I was engaged I started really paying attention to people's rings and a friend had one I just loved. I told her it was a beautiful ring and asked where it came from. I really hope she didn't think it was a rude question, because I meant it as a compliment!!


As to the original question, I think people should spend their money how they like - what matters is that they are happy and satisfied. I might feel sorry for them if I thought they didn't get a great price, but I wouldn't ever say anything! If I liked the ring before I knew where it was from, I still like it. I've actually seen stuff in the window of those B&M stores that I kind of thought was pretty.

 

[waxing lyrical]

Date: 12/4/2009 8:40:26 PM
Author: Bia
I, personally, wouldn''t purchase a diamond from a B&M store but that''s not to say jewelry stores don''t sell beautiful pieces. If I thought it was beautiful before I learned where it came from I''m still going to think it''s beautiful after I know.


Even if my opinion were changed, I would never say anything. Most people I know aren''t interested in diamond knowledge, I find anyway. So I keep my ''expertise'' to myself - unless people ask of course

Then you can''t shut me up.

Ditto this.

 

[Steel]

Date: 12/5/2009 3:09:20 PM
Author: vespergirl

Date: 12/4/2009 9:03:43 PM
Author: LilyKat
No, of course not. But my opinion of the store might improve if it was a beautiful piece.

Ditto.

Me too. I suppose I would ''respect'' a piece if it came from a good house even if I didn''t like it. But if I didn''t like the style and it came from a standard B&M I would still not like it.

Call me a label snob.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 12/4/2009 9:07:52 PM
Author: D&T

Date: 12/4/2009 8:25:23 PM
Author: upgrade
A beautiful ring is still a beautiful ring, no matter where it was purchased so no, it wouldn''t change my opinion of the ring. I think I would privately feel like they could have bought so more for their money elsewhere but I would never, ever say anything about it.

well said, I agree here

Thritto, quadritto, whatever.

 

[bebe]

ugh, what if the people involved were your own children (grown) and didn''t want your help.?

you hate to see them make an uneducated purchase, but you also don''t want to interfere or be seen as pushy

 

[Diamond*Dana]

No, not at all. It really is none of my business.

 

[yssie]

No, if they''re happy with it.


If someone asked me for my opinion, and when I said "go to PS" they completely ignored me and bought an inferior product I''d judge, but I still wouldn''t say anything.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Lilykat, I don''t think it was rude because of the context. You weren''t asking out of any cattiness or nosiness; you genuinely wanted to know because you liked it, and that is a wonderful compliment.

I also agree with the thinking v. saying that Elmorton brought up. My mom''s current 1 ct. ring is from Kays. She likes it, it''s very white and sparkly, and I''ve never said anything bad about it. It is quite pretty. But now that she''s looking to upgrade, I''m SO happy she''s letting me find an H&A for her!