davidorangecali
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I had tried another thread with multiple scenarios and options and it became a cluster F so I'm making a specific thread to one of my options. If you want more back story feel free to read through all those pages in that thread that is now closed. Please note that I'm not looking for alternatives to what I'm specifically asking for here, not that I'm ungrateful for other opinions or options but I know how my GF is and what she would prefer. For those who were offering suggestions to my other options that I had given I will make separate threads regarding those other options if I go that route so that we can keep the thread as clean as possible. For those wondering why my dollar amount came down to under 800 now it's because the repairs to my bathroom came in over the estimate by a few hundred dollars and my water bill showed up yesterday that was still showing the effects of the leak (over 5x our normal bill
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So I talked to my gf last night and she was of course understanding with everything and I basically told her don't expect any rings until Nov/Dec but she was excited to talk rings with me even if she wasn't as excited about the time frame. Now in the scenario for this thread I would be surprising her with an early engagement ring Aug 18th because we're taking a trip and I think it would be perfect to propose when we're on top of Mt San Jacinto while the sun is setting over Southern California. In order to meet this deadline one of my main options is looking at pre-loved rings.
A little background to what my GF likes before getting into particulars. She has a very judgy pushy family who wouldn't look to kindly on a used ring that's why I am looking for a like new pre-loved. I also believe if a ring is really antique then it might go over well with them hearing that the ring might be close to 100 years old makes it seem more elegant even if it isn't as expensive as others. I don't care as much what her family thinks but I know she cares very deeply what they think because it hurts her a lot when they come down on her for not being married yet, kind've a cultural thing again read the earlier thread for more info if you want. When talking to her about vintage rings she hadn't really thought of it before but after she did some image searches she really loves the idea of an antique ring now! I'm not as big a fan but as long as she's happy I'll be happy. I'm just worried about the 'antique' looking too worn and used. Another thing that dawned on me is that my gf, unlike myself and others on this forum, doesn't really care about certifications or bang for buck or easy upgrades or anything like that. She loves social media and she LOVES to post everything so I know the type of ring she would love would be the one that would look amazing on insta/fb etc. She does hate the idea of overly blingy though one of our friends has a big halo ring but it just has the middle filled in with small diamonds instead of 1 center diamond so she's not fond of that and neither am I.
The particulars:
Size: 7 to 7.5
Center stone: diamond (no colored diamonds or sims, lab diamonds are ok but not preferred)
Setting: white gold (or plat) in Halo, side stone/pave, NO solitaires and nothing with a bunch of twists or turns fanciness on the band itself. Again something that will photograph beautifully.
Time Frame: Must be delivered by Wed Aug 15th. We leave for our trip early morning Thursday.
Price range: 800 and under. PLEASE do not suggest financing or layaway see the original thread for more details.
I do like this ring from Ivy and Rose but its a little above my price range and I have tried looking on eBay but I see things like this and realize that I don't know enough to really dig through the eBay rings and find the really nice things that won't get me ripped off so I'm hoping you guys can help. There were literally so many people trying to help in the last thread that it became impossible to to keep up. But I really can't stress how grateful and thankful I am to everyone for all their help.
Another Ivy and Rose I'm liking! https://ivyandrose.com/products/e-v...-antique-ba788e41-fded-4b8f-81c2-52650543803e
I had tried another thread with multiple scenarios and options and it became a cluster F so I'm making a specific thread to one of my options. If you want more back story feel free to read through all those pages in that thread that is now closed. Please note that I'm not looking for alternatives to what I'm specifically asking for here, not that I'm ungrateful for other opinions or options but I know how my GF is and what she would prefer. For those who were offering suggestions to my other options that I had given I will make separate threads regarding those other options if I go that route so that we can keep the thread as clean as possible. For those wondering why my dollar amount came down to under 800 now it's because the repairs to my bathroom came in over the estimate by a few hundred dollars and my water bill showed up yesterday that was still showing the effects of the leak (over 5x our normal bill
)So I talked to my gf last night and she was of course understanding with everything and I basically told her don't expect any rings until Nov/Dec but she was excited to talk rings with me even if she wasn't as excited about the time frame. Now in the scenario for this thread I would be surprising her with an early engagement ring Aug 18th because we're taking a trip and I think it would be perfect to propose when we're on top of Mt San Jacinto while the sun is setting over Southern California. In order to meet this deadline one of my main options is looking at pre-loved rings.
A little background to what my GF likes before getting into particulars. She has a very judgy pushy family who wouldn't look to kindly on a used ring that's why I am looking for a like new pre-loved. I also believe if a ring is really antique then it might go over well with them hearing that the ring might be close to 100 years old makes it seem more elegant even if it isn't as expensive as others. I don't care as much what her family thinks but I know she cares very deeply what they think because it hurts her a lot when they come down on her for not being married yet, kind've a cultural thing again read the earlier thread for more info if you want. When talking to her about vintage rings she hadn't really thought of it before but after she did some image searches she really loves the idea of an antique ring now! I'm not as big a fan but as long as she's happy I'll be happy. I'm just worried about the 'antique' looking too worn and used. Another thing that dawned on me is that my gf, unlike myself and others on this forum, doesn't really care about certifications or bang for buck or easy upgrades or anything like that. She loves social media and she LOVES to post everything so I know the type of ring she would love would be the one that would look amazing on insta/fb etc. She does hate the idea of overly blingy though one of our friends has a big halo ring but it just has the middle filled in with small diamonds instead of 1 center diamond so she's not fond of that and neither am I.
The particulars:
Size: 7 to 7.5
Center stone: diamond (no colored diamonds or sims, lab diamonds are ok but not preferred)
Setting: white gold (or plat) in Halo, side stone/pave, NO solitaires and nothing with a bunch of twists or turns fanciness on the band itself. Again something that will photograph beautifully.
Time Frame: Must be delivered by Wed Aug 15th. We leave for our trip early morning Thursday.
Price range: 800 and under. PLEASE do not suggest financing or layaway see the original thread for more details.
I do like this ring from Ivy and Rose but its a little above my price range and I have tried looking on eBay but I see things like this and realize that I don't know enough to really dig through the eBay rings and find the really nice things that won't get me ripped off so I'm hoping you guys can help. There were literally so many people trying to help in the last thread that it became impossible to to keep up. But I really can't stress how grateful and thankful I am to everyone for all their help.
Another Ivy and Rose I'm liking! https://ivyandrose.com/products/e-v...-antique-ba788e41-fded-4b8f-81c2-52650543803e
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