Has anyone here Unhaloed?

[Iluvprettyrocks]

I know I probably just made that word up LOL. But if you PSers remember me, I just changed my setting for the 3rd time and the last setting I got is a halo. Has anyone here Unhaloed their halo? I still do kinda like it but I don't feel like it's going to be my "forever" setting. I really do LOVE the look of a solitarie the only thing is, is that my center stone is 1 carat and I like and dislike the bling factor that the halo gives it. I dislike it because it sparkles so much I keep looking at it and everytime I look at it I'm reminded that it's not what I really wanted. If I had a 1.50 ct-2 ct diamond I wouldn't have felt the need to get it haloed and I thought that the halo would satisify my desire for a larger center stone but unfortunately it hasn't. I'm wondering if I should just unhalo it since I'm not happy with it either way,and the halo just reminds me of that. Has anyone had second thoughts after getting their ring haloed?

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

Side Note: He and I talked not too long ago about my ring and he said that he really feels like my ring is sentimental and that he wishes I hadn't changed it in the first place but he agreed for me to do it and it's in the past now so he said we should just move forward. I feel like an ungrateful nut so I refuse to ask my fiancé about anything regarding my ring, I wish I could just be happy with what he got me and all the changes I have made. I look at my ring eeeeeveryday and I want to be happy with it. He never wants me to change the stone so upgrading to a larger stone it is not an option…

 

[decodelighted]

You're on your third setting & not married yet? The last one you got in NOVEMBER ... two months ago? And you were blissful over the moon giddy about it ... and now: bummed?

Give it a rest. Concentrate on something else. Plan the wedding maybe.

 

[Skippy123]

BLISS, unhaloed. here is her thread [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-73-soltaire-or-three-stone-get-both-thanks-idj.169812/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-73-soltaire-or-three-stone-get-both-thanks-idj.169812/[/URL]

eta: I think PS makes it easier to change ones mind so give it awhile and see if you feel the same changing settings, say 1 year down the road? I tend to wait awhile to make sure the change is what I really want.

 

[february2003bride]

As someone who's changed settings multiples times, my advice is to stop. Relax. And think about it for a looong time before you change again. Every time you change your setting, you risk your diamond getting chipped. And each time you bring it up, as much as your FI says he doesn't mind, trust me, he minds, especially since you two aren't even married yet!

That being said, I have "unhaloed" my diamond. I do sometimes wish I still had my halo because it gave such an overall large visual effect. But at the same time, I love love love solitaires and giving a center diamond it's place to shine. It really comes down to what you want your overall wedding set look to be.

Have you tried on wedding bands? That may change how you view your engagement ring!

Good luck

 

[tyty333]

If you dislike it either way then you might as well leave it haloed. Cost less to leave it alone and since you F doesnt want you
to upgrade what good will it do to go back to a solitare?

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

You're on your third setting & not married yet? The last one you got in NOVEMBER ... two months ago? And you were blissful over the moon giddy about it ... and now: bummed?

Give it a rest. Concentrate on something else. Plan the wedding maybe.

We are planning the wedding. We looked at venues a couple of weekends ago and I'm going dress shopping tomorrow..which I'm pretty excited about!

 

[minmin001]

well since you promised your fiance that this is your last setting I think you should just be happy with it? You were so happy on your last post.
The sparks that a halo give you, you will not get it from a 1 1/2 or 2ct diamond because there are lots of little diamond around it that sparks. If you go to a store and try on a 2ct solitaire you will see the difference and see how do you like that

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

As someone who's changed settings multiples times, my advice is to stop. Relax. And think about it for a looong time before you change again. Every time you change your setting, you risk your diamond getting chipped. And each time you bring it up, as much as your FI says he doesn't mind, trust me, he minds, especially since you two aren't even married yet!

That being said, I have "unhaloed" my diamond. I do sometimes wish I still had my halo because it gave such an overall large visual effect. But at the same time, I love love love solitaires and giving a center diamond it's place to shine. It really comes down to what you want your overall wedding set look to be.

Have you tried on wedding bands? That may change how you view your engagement ring!

Good luck

No I haven't tried on bands yet, but I'm taking my ring to get cleaned tomorrow as well so I could try some on then. Thank you for the advice, I don't know what's wrong with me...

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

BLISS, unhaloed. here is her thread [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-73-soltaire-or-three-stone-get-both-thanks-idj.169812/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/2-73-soltaire-or-three-stone-get-both-thanks-idj.169812/[/URL]

eta: I think PS makes it easier to change ones mind so give it awhile and see if you feel the same changing settings, say 1 year down the road? I tend to wait awhile to make sure the change is what I really want.

I think you have a point, I was never so obsessed until I found this place...

 

[decodelighted]

The difference in cost between a 1 ct stone and a 2 ct stone is not chump change. It is a MASSIVE amount of $$. Were you being realistic about your fiance's finances when you were "always wanting" a larger stone like that?

Is this about *fickle taste in jewelry* --OR-- about *feeling you "deserve" more*. Because those are two entirely different matters w/entirely different "solutions".

 

[decodelighted]

I dislike it because it sparkles so much I keep looking at it and everytime I look at it I'm reminded that it's not what I really wanted. If I had a 1.50 ct-2 ct diamond I wouldn't have felt the need to get it haloed and I thought that the halo would satisify my desire for a larger center stone but unfortunately it hasn't. I'm wondering if I should just unhalo it since I'm not happy with it either way,and the halo just reminds me of that.

Read this again & see if you can perceive the waves of bitterness wafting off of it?

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

well since you promised your fiance that this is your last setting I think you should just be happy with it? You were so happy on your last post.
The sparks that a halo give you, you will not get it from a 1 1/2 or 2ct diamond because there are lots of little diamond around it that sparks. If you go to a store and try on a 2ct solitaire you will see the difference and see how do you like that

You're right and I made that promise like only 2 months ago
I did try both sizes on before, when we looked at rings together before we got engaged I tried on a 1.5ct and a 2ct solitatire among other styles and I told him that the solitaire in a 1.5ct -2ct was exactly what I wanted...he got me a 1 carat with pave diamonds on the band, it was pretty...

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

The difference in cost between a 1 ct stone and a 2 ct stone is not chump change. It is a MASSIVE amount of $$. Were you being realistic about your fiance's finances when you were "always wanting" a larger stone like that?

Is this about *fickle taste in jewelry* --OR-- about *feeling you "deserve" more*. Because those are two entirely different matters w/entirely different "solutions".

I don't even wear jewelry all of my earrings are fake or sterling silver, I don't wear bracelets, watches or necklaces, and I don't even desire those things...

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

I appreciate everyone's honesty and advice. I don't have anyone IRL to talk to about jewelry so there is no one to say to me "Snap out of it..." except my fiance and he doesn't count eventhough he should...So thank you guys for doing it LOL

 

[diamondringlover]

I have no advice about unhaloing a ring..but man I just looked at your and it is stunning

 

[minmin001]

glad we can kill your new bling idea.. that's just what we do on PS
but the cost of a 2ct diamond is about 3 times of the cost of a 1ct so halo is a perfect cheap way to do it! =P

 

[OCgirl]

I understand your sentiment.

I just got engaged a few months ago. I have a 1.22 ct six prong solitaire. Before I started looking at rings (and looking at other ppl's ring), I always though 1 ct is HUGE and anything over is over the top. But when I started shopping for my own rings, I wanted at least a 1.2 ct and "ideally" 1.3 - 1.5 ct and will be THRILLED with 1.7 - 2.0 ct.

I bought my mom a halo setting last year to re-set my grandmother's ring. The stone is a 0.8 ct and I tried on her ring a few times. Her ring from a distance looks bling-er and bigger than my 1.22 ct. I questioned myself whether I should switch to a halo setting MANY times. But at the end I realized I am such a solitaire girl. It's just ME, my style. It's simple, understated yet classic. A halo has a bit of a flair and that's just not me. I love looking at other people's halos but I know it's just not me, you know?

With that said, I saw your thread before and I think your halo looks amazing on your hand. I really like it. You just have to ask yourself if it is YOUR RING. It sounds like you are not happy with the size of your center stone and that was the main reason you changed your setting, not because you like halos more than solitaires. I would save up all the money to switch settings and get yourself a bigger RHR down the road. At the end of the day, I personally don't think a halo will solve the desire to want for a bigger solitaire ring. It'll temporarily ease the itch. But eventually it'll lead you to yearn for more.

 

[Laila619]

I personally love your halo and would keep it.

 

[Skippy123]

I went and looked and I agree it is GORGEOUS !!!!!!

 

[kenny]

Ah Hell. I lost my halo years ago.

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

I have no advice about unhaloing a ring..but man I just looked at your and it is stunning

Awww Thank you

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

glad we can kill your new bling idea.. that's just what we do on PS
but the cost of a 2ct diamond is about 3 times of the cost of a 1ct so halo is a perfect cheap way to do it! =P

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

I understand your sentiment.

I just got engaged a few months ago. I have a 1.22 ct six prong solitaire. Before I started looking at rings (and looking at other ppl's ring), I always though 1 ct is HUGE and anything over is over the top. But when I started shopping for my own rings, I wanted at least a 1.2 ct and "ideally" 1.3 - 1.5 ct and will be THRILLED with 1.7 - 2.0 ct.

I bought my mom a halo setting last year to re-set my grandmother's ring. The stone is a 0.8 ct and I tried on her ring a few times. Her ring from a distance looks bling-er and bigger than my 1.22 ct. I questioned myself whether I should switch to a halo setting MANY times. But at the end I realized I am such a solitaire girl. It's just ME, my style. It's simple, understated yet classic. A halo has a bit of a flair and that's just not me. I love looking at other people's halos but I know it's just not me, you know?

With that said, I saw your thread before and I think your halo looks amazing on your hand. I really like it. You just have to ask yourself if it is YOUR RING. It sounds like you are not happy with the size of your center stone and that was the main reason you changed your setting, not because you like halos more than solitaires. I would save up all the money to switch settings and get yourself a bigger RHR down the road. At the end of the day, I personally don't think a halo will solve the desire to want for a bigger solitaire ring. It'll temporarily ease the itch. But eventually it'll lead you to yearn for more.

You totally understand me!

 

[CharmyPoo]

You're on your third setting & not married yet? The last one you got in NOVEMBER ... two months ago? And you were blissful over the moon giddy about it ... and now: bummed?

Give it a rest. Concentrate on something else. Plan the wedding maybe.

This is what I call a rude post.

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

I personally love your halo and would keep it.

Thank you so much!

 

[Iluvprettyrocks]

I went and looked and I agree it is GORGEOUS !!!!!!

Thank you, that's so nice of you!

 

[evansjm1]

Hi Iluvprettyrocks....

I can totally relate to what you are going through. Are you a perfectionist? Haha. I'm a total perfectionist -- I think it's a disease . I honestly don't know if I'll ever find my "forever" ring simply because my styles constantly change over time! That being said, I haloed my original stone a few months after we were engaged. Mainly because I was having issues with my original setting (it was 3-sided, eternity and the platinum kept bending...then a pave diamond broke!). But by that point, I also became a sufferer of DSS While I do love my current ring, I still long for a bigger "main attraction".

If you feel that way too, it probably will stay that way (from my experience anyway). I suggest enjoying the ring you have now but when you are out shopping alone, try others on and start figuring out what you REALLY want. Take your time with it, save some money, start your life together and if you feel like you still want a bigger stone down the road, go for it for an anniversary upgrade or something.

My husband and I have been married a little over 3 years now and I'm still in the process of figuring out my next step (he is OK with it at some point but I don't bring it up to him a lot -- just analyze future potentials ). I still enjoy my current halo-bling though as I have not seen anything that I would want to replace it with yet (unless I turn it in and drop another $20k on top of that)! I do live in Chicago with large rings everywhere though so that doesn't really help All that rambling being said, I would definitely keep your halo for now!

Good luck with your decision and enjoy wedding planning! Wishing you many years of happiness together!

ETA....and I agree with everyone else, your ring is GORGE!

 

[Dreamer_D]

If your jewelery is not making you happy and you feel like you are obsessing and always changing it but it does not scratch the itch, it is time to try something new with your jewelery! I sold all of mine, that stopped the obsession with changing my ring. I have other obsessions with jewelery now but not changing my ring.

You might need to give up on the idea of the 2ct honker for a few years. Or else leave the e-ring alone and get the "bling fix" in another way. I am very happy with a blingy multi-stone band over a solitaire. I don't look at it and wish it was something else, which I did a lot with my solitaire.

Anyways, I say figure out what you *want* and if that is not your current ring, stop trying to make your ring be something it is not, enjoy it for what it *is*, and get your fix some other way -- saving pennies for a 2ct, a blingy wb, breeding chickens... whatever scratches the itch.

 

[CharmyPoo]

If it helps, I think your halo is lovey. Just get two eternity wedding bands and you will have a lovely set!

I would also suggest just leaving it for now and see how you feel in a few years. Usually other things in life take over and you won't care so much. I have a lot of friends that don't even wear their e-ring at all. They wear only a really blingy large diamonds eternity band.

ETA: I just went back to look at your first setting and I think that is lovely as well. You already have 3 beautiful settings - one of these will do.