Resetting to soon?

[sunsetstar]

Ok well me, and the love of my life just got engaged the 30th of July. It was a beautiful moment in my life. Anyways I love my rings its amazing. Its a 1.55 asscher solitaire. E colored and vs2

Here''s the thing I want to reset it with my bonus money and I want to put a halo and split shanks on it all paved. I dont want to seem to people like im a bling feend but My fiance told me that I can. He told me that he wants me to be happy and that as long is I keep the stone.

Do you think its to fast ?

 

[~*Alexis*~]

Do what makes you happy. Only you can decide that for yourself. You should also keep in mind about your wedding band and what would look good. Maybe you could get a pave band too.

 

[kcoursolle]

My family members all own stones under .5 carats and think I am crazy...but I''m happy and they''ve finally realized that jewelry is "my thing" that I spend money on, but I''m not living extravagantly or wasting too much money. Do what you want, but be ready for questions because you will probably get them. If you don''t make it a big issue, other people won''t either. I often tell people that ...my next (jewelry purchase...)...with be this. And they get all wide-eyed and say, "Aren''t you going to wear that for life?" And I say, you know..."I''m not very traditional, and I like to change things up here and there and fi doesn''t mind."

 

[kcoursolle]

sounds like a beautiful setting idea by the way. Leon would do it well...

 

[Gypsy]

Ditto on what Alexix said. I have an asscher I''m eventually getting reset in a halo as well.

 

[Kaleigh]

I say go for it!!! Your fiancee is behind it, and you can afford to do it. So go ahead!!

 

[sunsetstar]

Well I ran it by my friends, and they felt like I shouldn''t because he picked it out for me, and we are not even married yet, they say it can kinda jinks it. But the reason I can afford it is because we are going to be saving for our wedding for 2 years. So since I have to wait so long I figured this can be a gift to myself since ill be waiting for the big day. I''m going to do it and I dont care what anyone thinks. if people ask im just going to say that my honey told me I should. lol

 

[Mara]

do what makes you happy! my husband is pretty supportive as well which is a gift, and if i think anyone is going to make negative comments, i do exactly what you said, i tell them that he suggested it or that he bought it for me. of course anyone that really KNOWS me knows that is not the case but it seems to keep people from making snide comments. totally random, what is the diff between if i want to do it and he supports me or it''s his idea? but with society, there is a difference. go figure.

 

[larussel03]

I think it''s fine...if I were you i''d just keep the old setting for sentimental purposes (or maybe set a nice sapphire in it, something like that and wear it as a RHR). If you can afford it and FI is fine with it then go for it! And dont forget to show pics when you do!

 

[asscherisme]

MY SIL reset the stone my husbands brother gave her within a month of getting it. He put it in a 6 prong yellow gold. She put it in 4 prong platinum. Like you, he did not care as long as she used the same stone.

Its 11 years and 3 kids later for them and all that matters as far as that ring is concerned is that she has been wearing it everyday and enjoying it.

Do what your think is best. Based on the other posts about your friends, they won''t be happy no matter what you do. Do what you want and if you have your FI blessing and you love it, WHO CARES what they think? I would not have discussed it with them to begin with but thats just me

 

[sunsetstar]

yeah well im learn to start keeping things to myself. I tell you girls instead lol

 

[upgrading mama]

I think you should do what makes you happy, and if your fiancee is on board, then great!

I don''t believe in bad luck. If a couple is going to make it, it doesn''t depend on the ring.

 

[FireGoddess]

Date: 10/10/2006 3:38:37 PM
Author: Sophie
I think you should do what makes you happy, and if your fiancee is on board, then great!

I don''t believe in bad luck. If a couple is going to make it, it doesn''t depend on the ring.

Ditto about the luck thing!!!! I would do it if that''s what you want.

 

[tiffanytwisted]

I think you should do what makes you happy. I don''t think it is too soon. Some men buy a solitaire setting for the "surprise proposal" and then change the setting to something the woman picks out.

 

[Christa]

If your fiance is OK with it, and you can afford it, why not? The only two things I''d add are: keeping the original setting, maybe set with a colored stone, is a great suggestion. Some day you''ll probably be glad you did. And second, when you''re picking a new setting, be sure you think about the wedding band, not just the e-ring. Haloes and split shanks can both be tricky to match a wedding band to. Have fun!