I am new to this forum but I thought I''d share the ring that we (my fiance & I) just got, having gone through a similar process, of wanting something unique. I know it isn''t exactly in the same vein as what you are looking for, but it is perfect for me and I love it. Definitely not a "traditional" looking engagement ring. I won''t be wearing a wedding band with this - it will be both engagement and wedding ring for me.
I love the eyeball one but that''s NOT an engagement ring to me... honestly she sounds like she needs to pick it out herself. I like the first one you posted the best, but IMO you should put it in a plain setting and let HER choose. Unless she is super easy going you''ll probably pick the wrong one and she may or may not tell you LOLDate: 2/20/2007 8:48:40 PM
Author:Excell
Hi guys,
Still on my quest for the perfect ring.I had almost undoubtedly decided on a setting from BlueNile, but I think I’m changing my mind again. I need help locating retailers with non-traditional settings. My girlfriend loves “chunky” very thick rings with a lot of weight to them. I’m certain she would love a ring that may not be a “traditional” engagement ring. I’ve looked at probably 1000 different settings in person and online, and I’ve not found any that I think are perfect. I want the setting to be equally as stunning as the diamond(s) I put in it. Are there any online retailers who specialize in non-traditional rings?
Here are a few examples of the styles I''ve seen that ''tweak'' me, but none of them are perfect:
(minus wedding band)
Notice how ''clean'' the rings look with lots of polished metal showing? That''s the look I''m looking for. Not like the ''antique'' looking rings that have a lot of detail, small diamonds, etc., which are very beautiful, but not what I''m looking for.
1) I want white gold or platinum, but prefer white gold for cost efficiency.
2) Settings that do not have a large, primary stone (like with several smaller stones) is okay!
3) Second-hand and estate is okay.
Thank you!