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CharmyPoo

CharmyPoo

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I am helping someone find a ring for his girlfriend. I don't know her at all and he doesn't want to talk to her or her friends about the ring. I convinced him to take some photos of her current jewelry to give me some sort of an idea.

She appears to be a fun loving girl who is a bit edgy. She has a nose ring and appear a bit gothy.

Anyone got ring ideas? I am a total girly girl so I am kinda stuck.
 
Some gothy types would really go for ornate, elaborate antique style.
 
Maevona!
 
JulieN|1361915533|3391145 said:
Some gothy types would really go for ornate, elaborate antique style.
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+1. I would have been considered a bit of a Goth-y type some time ago (lots of black, form fitting and lacey things, very long skirts...ok still lots of black) and still dress quirky when I dress up, and my interest in ornately styled jewelry and antiques has never diminished.
 
Stephen Webster for sure!
 
I don't know, I think antique style like Tacori is about as girly-girl as it gets! I think that is risky! I think simple and contemporary might be safer! And in fact, we almost always recommend a plain solitaire temp setting in a situation like this so she can give input into her setting after the proposal.
 
My experience of Goth-esque young women suggests that JulieN and bastetcat are on the right track. If the budget were there, I'd even suggest something like Van Craeynest.
 
How goth? My first feeling is to say a ruby or a black diamond.

But I have tattoos a few peircings and I wouldn't consider myself goth. I would however consider myself someone who likes something different. If she is one of those girls I feel like a fancy shape that's less common is a good idea, maybe marquese, it is so that's kinda edgy ;) Or again go ruby. If she is fancy
If laid back bathe something set e/w in a bezel?
 
Not very goth .. just a little bit. Dark clothes, dark hair ...

Her boyfriend wants to stick to white diamonds.
 
CharmyPoo|1361917242|3391168 said:
Not very goth .. just a little bit. Dark clothes, dark hair ...

Her boyfriend wants to stick to white diamonds.
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For some reason I feel like it should be yellow gold is a good idea. And I think I'd probably pick an emerald cut with double claw prongs.
 
nielseel|1361917607|3391171 said:
CharmyPoo|1361917242|3391168 said:
Not very goth .. just a little bit. Dark clothes, dark hair ...

Her boyfriend wants to stick to white diamonds.
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For some reason I feel like it should be yellow gold is a good idea. And I think I'd probably pick an emerald cut with double claw prongs.
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You can always peir it with an edgier band
http://solange.co.uk/random/605-bones-band-ring.html
http://solange.co.uk/24-7/32-round-band-ring.html
 
Aoife|1361917009|3391163 said:
My experience of Goth-esque young women suggests that JulieN and bastetcat are on the right track. If the budget were there, I'd even suggest something like Van Craeynest.
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I had that thought as well. :lickout:
 
bastetcat|1361918889|3391201 said:
Aoife|1361917009|3391163 said:
My experience of Goth-esque young women suggests that JulieN and bastetcat are on the right track. If the budget were there, I'd even suggest something like Van Craeynest.
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I had that thought as well. :lickout:
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My only concern here is that it doesn't really say "edgy", feels classic lolita goth, but not edgy vamp goth


If she's more vampy I feel like (budget permitting) a nice size emerald center with ruby ( if he is OK with some xolor ) sides stones in a rich gold just seems very edgy and "punchy".

If she is more subtle though make it a solitaire, but still double claw prongs seem like a good idea, even if color metal or stone differ. :D
 
I guess the trouble you'll run in to Charmy is with someone who has a certain personality style (say a little Gothic), is trying to decide whether playing the safe route (plain temp solitaire) is getting something that is so out of their area of interest as to be a let down no matter whether they understand they can reset it (or maybe being too sentimental to want to) versus taking a chance on something else.

Coming from someone who has worn their fair share of floor length velvet skirts, dresses and corsets back in their teens (sorry, no nose rings or tattoos) and who even now does not appreciate the look of a simple solitaire setting....even Gothy girls grow up...so the trouble will be finding something that suits her, without being something that will get old in a year or two as she moves on style-wise. Because living as I do in an "earth nut crunchy" town full of hippies, I can't think of even ONE person who keeps up with the heavy make-up and over the top Gothiness as they get older. Sure, the vestiges of the personality remain that tend to go with that (plenty of vegan's, veggies, hippies, artists) but people do tend to move on...

Luckily- he'll be doing the choosing, right? So mostly is he just looking for some suggestions so you can point him in a direction?

Actual antique might be an interesting route to take....
 
I know this might be a bit boring but what about a plain solitare, then have her pick out some funky wedding stacker bands?
 
Thanks for all the amazing ideas! I asked him to show me pics of her current jewelry to get an idea if she has the same taste in jewelry as she does in clothing. He is debating between a plain solitaire or something more fancy. There are two styles he picked out - one similar to tacori and another has channel set princess cuts - with a round. I think he is leaning towards a more classic and timeless design.

I will give you guys an update as I find out more! Thanks for all the great ideas ... so much thinking power here over just me!
 
How about some black diamonds or maybe a black rhodium pave ering? Just a little twist on the classic. I believe the black rhodium would be removable down the line if she chooses. Of course, I don't know how it will wear on her or how she'd be able to get it touched up but just throwing out a suggestion.
 
Keep it clean and classic - we don't want to style-lock the poor dear!

Either propose with a temp setting and let her pick (If she has a distinct sense of style, she will want to pick), or choose something clean and timeless that will go with anything - JBEG Sophie, BGD Ashleigh, Truth or Legera, or vatche u-113. Then engrave a special messsage/quote inside - secret just for her.

There are so many different types of antique/vintage (deco, victorian engraved filagree, edwardian crown mountings etc. etc) If it's going to be antique, best let her chose.

Yes, I wore nothing but black grades 9-12 in highschool. People change over time.
 
I perceive myself as edgy-but I'm older and most people probably view as a lady who should be on a swiffer commercial :lol:
Back in the day I was quite the gothy dresser-before it was even called goth. I have hundreds of rings which appeal to me saved to my computer. Here a couple of ideas. Don't recall whose rings some of these are, hope they don't mind my posting.




To me unusually set step-cuts scream edgy. Modern but cool with just a touch of vintage. I wouldn't choose anything too antique looking such as Tacori. I linked the oval with black diamond bands because it's e-w & the bands give it a punch.
I think Maevona or Sholdt is a good direction to go in as well.

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Hi everyone!

I know the e-ring thing is very personal, so the bf probably knows what he's doing, but as someone who was given an engagement ring that I did not particularly like :? (don't tell the hubs! -- tho i think he kinda knows . . .) I would actually REALLY encourage the bf to ask her or at least her friends.

In my case, we'd actually gone to antique stores to look at rings, though none really called to me -- at the time we were grad students (read: dirt poor, but not cute and super young) -- anyways, he has zero interest in fine jewelry and I think what he got from this was "she likes vintage/antique type jewelry" generically. WE had also kind of discussed diamonds as ethically problematic. . . soooo, via his mother and cousins and aunts he bought me a very classic oval ruby surrounded by a halo of tiny diamonds. And you know, even with halos there's such a variety . .. anyways, it's not that i hate it or anything, but it was not at all what i would have chosen.

All of this is to say -- tread carefully, friend of Charmypoo!

It is, of course, possible, if not probable that the lady in question loves surprises, or is not as picky/judgmental as me, or could care less about ring styles, etc.

but I thought i'd throw that out there.

As an aside, 10 years into the marriage, I chose my own scalloped halo diamond for my anniversary. :lol:
 
But I do love the bottom 2 that woofmama posted!
 
Just found this on Maevonas FB page. Some very cool settings :love:

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I agree with whoever said Maevona. That designer is the perfect mix of classic and edgy.
 
Aoife|1361917009|3391163 said:
My experience of Goth-esque young women suggests that JulieN and bastetcat are on the right track. If the budget were there, I'd even suggest something like Van Craeynest.
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I agree that JulieN and bastetcat would a good choose. And thought Tibetan style would be not that bad. Well, in fact if we have the news what is the ring for, it would be better to give the recommendation. :)
 
That Leon ring is certainly a showstopper. My vote goes to those Maevona rings though!! Not entirely edgy, but I think thy are unique but classic at the same time (which it sounds like what your friend is going for as he wants to stick with clear stones).
 
Oh my gosh, still I say claw prongs because , well, you know :lol: but a solitaire kite set ascher??? I'm in love! I still say a color other than white metal, though if it was like a matte finisht plat I think that would be cool too!


eta: hope you post the pics he sleuthed
 
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