Hi There,
I am a newbie here - I have been reading and lurking for a bit.
I am reading up, as my boyfriend and I are looking to purchase an engagement ring soon.
Before researching, we set a budget together and I decided on a solitaire, white gold setting.
Our budget right now is about $4000. We have only been out of school since the end of last year, and so, cannot afford to spend a lot of $ on a ring. This didn't bother me.
I must say, looking at the rings on PS has given me shrinkage syndrome - and I don't even have my ring yet! Goodness, you have some beautiful rings!!
I know that the budget we have set is a reasonable budget and it is what we can afford right now. I have never really been materialistic, so it kind of shocked me when I began yearing for diamonds like I have seen on the various forums.
Based on our budget, I figure we can get a really good .70-.75 diamond and setting. I'd prefer to get as good a cut as I can afford, while still staying mid-range in regards to colour and clarity.
I actually feel awful for feeling as if I want a larger diamond, as I know my boyfriend is spending what he thinks to be the most feasable amount, while still putting money towards a house and wedding and life in general.
I think that with just spending a lot of time on PS, I have gotten a bit wrapped up in diamonds!
I know that I will love whatever he chooses...as the final decision/purchase will be up to him and he is the most wonderful man.
Anyway, I have size 5 / 5.5 fingers and was just wondering how you thought a .70 - 3.4 carat diamond would look.
Hahaha. I just re-read this, and I sound like a spoilt princess. I must say, that's really not me at all.
Thanks for any advice you can give. You all seem so friendly and helpful on here!
I am a newbie here - I have been reading and lurking for a bit.
I am reading up, as my boyfriend and I are looking to purchase an engagement ring soon.
Before researching, we set a budget together and I decided on a solitaire, white gold setting.
Our budget right now is about $4000. We have only been out of school since the end of last year, and so, cannot afford to spend a lot of $ on a ring. This didn't bother me.
I must say, looking at the rings on PS has given me shrinkage syndrome - and I don't even have my ring yet! Goodness, you have some beautiful rings!!
I know that the budget we have set is a reasonable budget and it is what we can afford right now. I have never really been materialistic, so it kind of shocked me when I began yearing for diamonds like I have seen on the various forums.
Based on our budget, I figure we can get a really good .70-.75 diamond and setting. I'd prefer to get as good a cut as I can afford, while still staying mid-range in regards to colour and clarity.
I actually feel awful for feeling as if I want a larger diamond, as I know my boyfriend is spending what he thinks to be the most feasable amount, while still putting money towards a house and wedding and life in general.
I think that with just spending a lot of time on PS, I have gotten a bit wrapped up in diamonds!
I know that I will love whatever he chooses...as the final decision/purchase will be up to him and he is the most wonderful man.
Anyway, I have size 5 / 5.5 fingers and was just wondering how you thought a .70 - 3.4 carat diamond would look.
Hahaha. I just re-read this, and I sound like a spoilt princess. I must say, that's really not me at all.
Thanks for any advice you can give. You all seem so friendly and helpful on here!
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