Help nephew find promise ring for $250

[acezarra]

Hi everyone, my nephew wants to buy a promise ring for his girlfriend. He wants to spend about $250. Is this enough to find a small diamond ring maybe in sterling? Other thoughts/suggestions? Thanks!!

 

[WDWDiamond]

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[Tourmaline]

I love little knot rings. Here are a couple with diamonds.

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[mayaINaU]

Hi everyone, my nephew wants to buy a promise ring for his girlfriend. He wants to spend about $250. Is this enough to find a small diamond ring maybe in sterling? Other thoughts/suggestions? Thanks!!

Check out these at Costco! I’ve purchased diamond earrings from Costco and was very happy with the quality (and solid return policy, should you need it):
https://www.costco.com/round-brilli...stackable-diamond-band.product.100502757.html

https://www.costco.com/round-brilliant-0.08-ctw-vs2-clarity%2c-i-color-14kt-white-gold-stackable-diamond-band.product.100502808.html

https://www.costco.com/round-brilliant-0.08-ctw-vs2-clarity%2c-i-color-14kt-yellow-gold-stackable-diamond-band.product.100502793.html

 

[agingsparkle]

Does she like vintage/antique styles? I'd check loupetroop/therealreal/etc. This would be a sweet promise ring if it's still available. https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...g-pave-set-diamond-and-sapphire-milgrain-ring

Also, I'm a fan of the traditional irish claddagh as a promise ring -- the real real has several different sizes in rose gold at $245. https://www.therealreal.com/products/jewelry/rings/cocktail-ring/14k-claddagh-ring-97pgc. If you pop diamond ring into the search box and then put 250 max there are a wide variety of options!

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Blue Nile is currently having a 30% sale on jewelry, and they provide a $50 off coupon if you sign up for their mailers etc. How about something like this? Would come to ~$230 before taxes. There are also stacker bands (with small diamonds) on BN that are <250.

Channel-Set Single Diamond Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold - I/SI2 (1/10 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

A round diamond shines at the center of this 14k yellow gold ring featuring clean lines that make a bold statement on every occasion.

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James Allen also has a 25% off sale until 21 July and they give $100 off your first order. Their jewelry is more expensive than BN though. Have posted their cheapest offering that I found, will be $222 before taxes with the stacked discounts.

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Otherwise, if lab diamonds are ok, perhaps lightbox (through Bloomingdales for the added discounts) is an option?

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Personally, I would worry that a ring given as a romantic gift that contains a diamond, no matter how small the diamond, would be looked at as an engagement ring. I would steer towards a non-diamond ring for a non-engagement ring.

 

[acezarra]

I recently bought a 18k diamond band from this Etsy store. Very nice quality diamonds and craftsmanship.

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Oooh I like this!

 

[acezarra]

@WDWDiamond this is so pretty

@Tourmaline I have not seen knot rings before, I love these!

@mayaINaU I am a huge fan of costco and will definitely check these out.

@agingsparkle I want that for myself!!! Very beautiful.

@AllAboardTheBlingTrain great suggestions will look asap.

@RunningwithScissors I actually think she would want something that looks like that. I'm not sure if he does though. Great point!

 

[lovedogs]

Personally, I would worry that a ring given as a romantic gift that contains a diamond, no matter how small the diamond, would be looked at as an engagement ring. I would steer towards a non-diamond ring for a non-engagement ring.

THIS! I think everyone in her life will immediately say "CONGRATS, YOU GOT ENGAGED!" and then she will have to say it's a promise ring, which is a bit awkward. I think either a clauddah (can't spell) or something like that is easier and better for this.

 

[lulu_ma]

Ok this is a tiny size but it’s just so cute!

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire 14k Gold Pinky Or Midi Ring | eBay

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[Lookinagain]

Personally, I would worry that a ring given as a romantic gift that contains a diamond, no matter how small the diamond, would be looked at as an engagement ring. I would steer towards a non-diamond ring for a non-engagement ring.

I agree. Maybe something with her birthstone or another colored stone?

 

[acezarra]

@lovedogs @RunningwithScissors @Lookinagain thanks for the heads up. I will tell him to stear clear of something that screams engagement ☺

 

[ringo865]

Could it be a diamond pendant/necklace?

 

[acezarra]

Thanks everyone! He found a pear stacker ring on blue Nile that he liked he wanted is asap lol. I told him when the engagement comes he MUST give me more notice.