My right hand ring!

[nebe]

Sooo... story behind it:

had a really bad breakup with my last boyfriend and decided a few months afterwards I was never going to marry a man for what I want. So I bought what I wanted. A diamond ring.

It totals 1.00 ct, the center stone being .61 in a micro pave halo setting. I knew very little about diamonds when I bought it so it''s not certified.

The store sent a letter with a price and specs so I could insure it, but who knows. The center stone is said to be an SI1, G color, Good cut. Maybe someday I''ll have it unset and sent to GIA, we''ll see!

I only put up one, but I''d be glad to put up more if anyone''s interested!

 

[gwendolyn]

Oooooh, pretty!! Definitely post more shots!!!!

And good for you to buy what you want!! I wish I could get rid of my mom''s voice in my head to indulge a little for myself too! BRAVO!

 

[nebe]

Date: 8/26/2007 4:58:13 PM
Author: gwendolyn
Oooooh, pretty!! Definitely post more shots!!!!

And good for you to buy what you want!! I wish I could get rid of my mom''s voice in my head to indulge a little for myself too! BRAVO!

Normally I''m really quiet and reserved, but it was something I decided I really wanted. Never let anyone tell you that you can''t or shouldn''t have what you want!!

 

[nebe]

 

[rainydaze]

ooooo, that''s beautiful!!! and bravo for buying yourself something wonderful that you really want - there is absolutely no reason not to!! tell us more, who is the ring by? it''s a lovely halo - side shots, side shots!!!

 

[nebe]

It''s a Christian Bernard ring and I did have spacing balls put on the inside so that it didn''t slide around too much. And I have teeny hands (4.75)

Any other questions?

 

[nebe]

It''s really cloudy out so it doesn''t look very pretty, but I promise it is IRL

 

[risingsun]

Your ring is stunning

It''s wonderful that you did this for yourself!! Well done

 

[monarch64]

Cert or no cert, it''s still beautiful! Love the setting and the diamond looks just fine! Congrats on buying yourself a fab new sparkly!!!

 

[Kaleigh]

Good for you!!!

It''s a gorgeous ring, wear it in the best of health.

 

[Jenn5504]

You go girl! Love the ring!

 

[Rock Candy]

Beautiful ring!!! I''m glad you treated yourself to a diamond ring!!! Awesome!!!

 

[marcy]

Wow, you got yourself a beautiful ring. Congratulations.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Good for you! I am sure you deserve it. It is very pretty!

 

[UCLABelle]

Blingy and adorable. Beautiful RHR!

 

[Joolskie]

I like your attitude girl...

The ring is lovely!

 

[woobug02]

IT IS SOOOO PRETTY!!! Gooood for you GIRL!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GIRL POWER!!!!

 

[K9]

nebe - it''s BEAUTIFUL! Good for you for buying something that makes YOU happy! It''s an excellent way to show your independence.

Don''t get worked up about certs - if it sparkles and shines enough to make you happy and smile, that''s all that counts!

GIRLS RULE

 

[nebe]

Thank you all for such lovely comments

 

[poshpepper]

You go girl!!!!!


Hee hee

Very pretty ring!!! Yay for you!!!!

 

[Love in Bloom]

ITA with Monarch...Your ring is a beauty. Congrats on being able to purchase it for yourself!

I do have questions for you about those sizing thingies...

1) if you are wearing the ring all the time, are they comfortable?
2) if you notice your fingers change sizes throughout the day, do the sizing/shank balls accomodate without being too snug?

 

[nebe]

Date: 8/27/2007 1:34:15 PM
Author: Love in Bloom
ITA with Monarch...Your ring is a beauty. Congrats on being able to purchase it for yourself!

I do have questions for you about those sizing thingies...

1) if you are wearing the ring all the time, are they comfortable?
2) if you notice your fingers change sizes throughout the day, do the sizing/shank balls accomodate without being too snug?

1) I never take my ring off. I forget to put jewelry back on if I remove it, so I never do. At first my hand felt heavy (oh what a wonderful feeling though!

) but the ring was constantly spinning between my fingers and the diamond would irritate my pinky finger. I had the sizing beads put on about 4 months after I bought the ring.

2) I work at an aquarium (I sell saltwater fish for hobbist tanks, I don''t work with dolphins

) so my hands are always in and out of water and they swell a lot. The sizing beads don''t bother me at all. The only time it becomes a problem is when I try to take it off immediately after work without using soap or lotion, they kind of scrape (but not painfully) my finger. I do have a "ring line" that never goes away though so I guess it could be considered snug, but that doesn''t bother me either. Overall I love having the sizers there because my fingers change sizes with the slightest weight loss or gain which can be a pain. I''ll probably have them on my wedding rings too (if I''m EVER not a LIW!!

) Hope that helped!!

 

[Catmom]

Nebe, I love your right hand ring and the fact that you bought it for yourself. Congrats on a great sparkly purchase!

 

[nessvan12]

Beautiful ring! Looooove halos!

 

[baby monster]

Nebe, way to go with a beautiful ring

Buying your own jewelry ensures you get exactly what you want without any arguments!

 

[gwendolyn]

Date: 8/27/2007 12:21:03 PM
Author: nebe
Thank you all for such lovely comments

Well thank you for supplying us with such lovely eye candy!

Now get us s''more photos, chica.

 

[nebe]

With the lovely Tag Heuer Diamond Link my wonderful boyfriend gave me

 

[nebe]

Straight down!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Beautiful ring! FWIW, I buy all my jewelry myself even though I'm married. I like the "power" in being able to pick out and purchase exactly what I want.

 

[Harleigh]

I love it, Nebe! Congratulations on getting yourself a gorgeous bauble! I am all about buying what makes YOU happy, rather than waiting on someone else to do it for you!