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madalin999

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Hello fellow diamond enthusiasts, I am looking to purchase my girlfriend a ring to give as a gift "not the engagement ring yet haha". https://www.bluenile.com/uk/riviera-sapphire-eternity-ring_23233[URL]https://www.bluenile.com/uk/riviera-sapphire-eternity-ring_23233 [/URL]
She has something similar to this but its an 925 CN size P chinese thingie she got from her sister, which she wears all the time! even when she sleeps, so I was thinking of upgrading that one to a better one. I dont ask for much, I did some homework about diamonds rings etc...but on this forum there are hundred's of people with more expertise then me. Budget would be 500£ and under, something with a sparkle, I know u cant have much on that budget, but we could probably manage? Colour blue or red/pink.
Any suggestions would be really appriciated, thank you for your time.
 
I would highly discourage you from getting her a ring of any kind, because most women would be extremely disappointed to get a non engagement ring from their partner (and would assume was an engagement ring until told otherwise). Obviously things like funny rings or animal rings or obvious costume jewelry can be different, but these look like wedding bands. I say just don't do it. If you want to get her a gift with pink or blue, get a necklace or earrings or bracelet.
 
lovedogs said:
I would highly discourage you from getting her a ring of any kind, because most women would be extremely disappointed to get a non engagement ring from their partner (and would assume was an engagement ring until told otherwise). Obviously things like funny rings or animal rings or obvious costume jewelry can be different, but these look like wedding bands. I say just don't do it. If you want to get her a gift with pink or blue, get a necklace or earrings or bracelet.
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Appriciate your thought lovedogs, I and i'm willing to take it, do you have any of the mentioned in mind? Like good quality from an trusted website, in my budget :)
 
Lightbox?
 
I don't know...my boyfriend at the time (now husband) bought me several rings as surprises well before we were engaged. I think as long as you make it clear that you are just upgrading her current ring, or calling it a promise ring perhaps, that would help clear up confusion. I don't think I would look at a band like the one you've chosen and assume anything other than the fact that it's a pretty and generous gift.
 
1F4DB4FE-079B-4FCF-B3E3-1E9B09D2E856.jpeg E77A83B9-39F5-4E1E-8B26-7FC9CA2C2D53.jpeg Definately have a look at Ivy & Rose.
They have just launched a new series of stacking rings in various gemstones and different gold colours. They are also much cheaper than Blue Nile (all are around $300 US). You can even have two toned rings. They have other band designs as well and if you’re gf is a 5.75 finger, the French cut sapphire ring is a great buy.
 
Bron357 said:
1F4DB4FE-079B-4FCF-B3E3-1E9B09D2E856.jpeg E77A83B9-39F5-4E1E-8B26-7FC9CA2C2D53.jpeg Definately have a look at Ivy & Rose.
They have just launched a new series of stacking rings in various gemstones and different gold colours. They are also much cheaper than Blue Nile (all are around $300 US). You can even have two toned rings. They have other band designs as well and if you’re gf is a 5.75 finger, the French cut sapphire ring is a great buy.
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I like the ones with multiple colors of blue because it doesn't look like an engagement ring or wedding band.
 
I'm with others who say not to buy her a ring... I can't think of a woman I know who wouldn't be disappointed to get a ring that wasn't an engagement ring from her boyfriend. It may even make her ask the relationship "where are we?" question. If you aren't ready with a good reason behind why you bought her a non engagement ring- please don't do it!!!

Exceptions of course are if you have a couple who has a mutual "no marriage" agreement.
 
i would kill small furry Disney characters to get any kind of ring from my other half of 19 years
we are obviously never going to get married but i love the idea of a promise ring or friendship ring - call it what ever you want
id even be happy with a signet or a claddagh ring
So i think just so long as it doesn't have a trational engagement ring look to it you'll be fine and somehow make sure she know's its not an engagement ring before she sees it and all will be sweet

my work mate's 16 year old daughter's boygriend recently brought a lovelly silver and gemstone ring with money he saved from his after school job at Mac Donalds
the daughter loves it

i guess you just want a slightly more grown up version in gold and with a bigger budget im sure you'll find something that's perfect
 
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lovedogs said:
Agreed. If you are willing to go the lab diamond route, some of these gifts are super adorable. If you stick to $500 USD, then theoretically it should give you enough wiggle room for import tax (I think).
https://lightboxjewelry.com/collections/under-500
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Lightbox ships to US addresses only. I have already tried and had to have it sent to my US address for a friend.
 
Bron357 said:
1F4DB4FE-079B-4FCF-B3E3-1E9B09D2E856.jpeg E77A83B9-39F5-4E1E-8B26-7FC9CA2C2D53.jpeg Definately have a look at Ivy & Rose.
They have just launched a new series of stacking rings in various gemstones and different gold colours. They are also much cheaper than Blue Nile (all are around $300 US). You can even have two toned rings. They have other band designs as well and if you’re gf is a 5.75 finger, the French cut sapphire ring is a great buy.
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Nice!

I love that French Cut sapphire ring - I will have to see what the good lady thinks of it :)
 
Wow never to think so many answers, ivy & rose have some really cool stuff! Also that french cut sapphire riny is stunning!
 
I think the ring present, while well-intentioned, is a landmine. Even on this thread, there are varying responses as to how the gift would be received. If she loves the ring she wears, she may well love it enough to want to keep wearing it! I think @lovedogs suggestions of matching earrings or a necklace is perfect. It says that you took her tastes and something she loves into account, but it doesn't send a mixed message.

FWIW, I personally would come away from this thinking, "I guess he isn't serious about making a commitment anytime soon with this present." (and to be fair, maybe you aren't) After all, you would be buying something that says "no commitment" to be worn on THAT finger. Like an anti-engagement ring, ha. I know your heart is in the right place, but as someone who had this happen and it turned out to be a non engagement ring, please don't. I'm not sure I was even there in my mind with that guy yet, but having someone give you something to wear on your engagement finger that says "I don't want to marry you'" felt a little harsh. You see a ring box, your heart beats fast, he says he got you something special, you think OMG is this it?!, and then you hear, oh, this isn't an engagement ring. Good grief. We broke up shortly after that gift for several reasons, but I always felt like that was insensitive. Felt almost intentionally manipulative. I am NOT saying this is you, but for you to start the thread having to clarify the intention to strangers, imagine how muddled the intention would be to the recipient!

At the high school level, I think the intention would be less likely to be muddled due to age. Although my brother gave his sixteen year old girlfriend a promise ring years ago and she told the school they were getting married and we had an angry father at our door.:)

With this said, I'm sure you can find something lovely with your budget and wish you luck with the search!
 
Siamese Kitty said:
I think the ring present, while well-intentioned, is a landmine. Even on this thread, there are varying responses as to how the gift would be received. If she loves the ring she wears, she may well love it enough to want to keep wearing it! I think @lovedogs suggestions of matching earrings or a necklace is perfect. It says that you took her tastes and something she loves into account, but it doesn't send a mixed message.

FWIW, I personally would come away from this thinking, "I guess he isn't serious about making a commitment anytime soon with this present." (and to be fair, maybe you aren't) After all, you would be buying something that says "no commitment" to be worn on THAT finger. Like an anti-engagement ring, ha. I know your heart is in the right place, but as someone who had this happen and it turned out to be a non engagement ring, please don't. I'm not sure I was even there in my mind with that guy yet, but having someone give you something to wear on your engagement finger that says "I don't want to marry you'" felt a little harsh. You see a ring box, your heart beats fast, he says he got you something special, you think OMG is this it?!, and then you hear, oh, this isn't an engagement ring. Good grief. We broke up shortly after that gift for several reasons, but I always felt like that was insensitive. Felt almost intentionally manipulative. I am NOT saying this is you, but for you to start the thread having to clarify the intention to strangers, imagine how muddled the intention would be to the recipient!

At the high school level, I think the intention would be less likely to be muddled due to age. Although my brother gave his sixteen year old girlfriend a promise ring years ago and she told the school they were getting married and we had an angry father at our door.:)

With this said, I'm sure you can find something lovely with your budget and wish you luck with the search!
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I understand your concern, I am still thinking of a gift to purchase, earrings, she does not wear, so necklace or bracelet, we keep the ring out of the subject for now. Thank you Siamese Kitty =)2
As for a place to buy...I blieve bluenile its my best option, as other have delivery high charges, and bluenile do uk aswell, so I would have anything needed by 3'rd day :D
 
Siamese Kitty said:
I think the ring present, while well-intentioned, is a landmine. Even on this thread, there are varying responses as to how the gift would be received. If she loves the ring she wears, she may well love it enough to want to keep wearing it! I think @lovedogs suggestions of matching earrings or a necklace is perfect. It says that you took her tastes and something she loves into account, but it doesn't send a mixed message.

FWIW, I personally would come away from this thinking, "I guess he isn't serious about making a commitment anytime soon with this present." (and to be fair, maybe you aren't) After all, you would be buying something that says "no commitment" to be worn on THAT finger. Like an anti-engagement ring, ha. I know your heart is in the right place, but as someone who had this happen and it turned out to be a non engagement ring, please don't. I'm not sure I was even there in my mind with that guy yet, but having someone give you something to wear on your engagement finger that says "I don't want to marry you'" felt a little harsh. You see a ring box, your heart beats fast, he says he got you something special, you think OMG is this it?!, and then you hear, oh, this isn't an engagement ring. Good grief. We broke up shortly after that gift for several reasons, but I always felt like that was insensitive. Felt almost intentionally manipulative. I am NOT saying this is you, but for you to start the thread having to clarify the intention to strangers, imagine how muddled the intention would be to the recipient!

At the high school level, I think the intention would be less likely to be muddled due to age. Although my brother gave his sixteen year old girlfriend a promise ring years ago and she told the school they were getting married and we had an angry father at our door.:)

With this said, I'm sure you can find something lovely with your budget and wish you luck with the search!
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you make some great points from personal experience
 
My vote is for the French cut sapphire band (or a ruby one or a different coloured stone one) as well, it doesn't scream engagement ring to me....

My second choice would be a bracelet something like a simple diamonds by the yard style accept with either one sapphire in the centre middle or a few sapphires would be pretty.
 
A tip for avoiding the disappointment that it's not an engagement ring is to not present it in a ring box.

Present it in a jewelry bag thingy. Attached is a pic although it doesn't have to be from Tiffany obviously.

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I’m guessing you are uk based, have you been on the 77 diamonds website? You could create a small diamond solitaire necklace (picking your stone to ideal specifications if you wish) one of their simple diamond motif bracelets https://www.77diamonds.com/diamond_bracelets.html
I’ve happily bought from them before. If you live in Manchester or London you can go to their show room.
I too would stay away from buying her a ring if it was not an engagement ring, nor would I try to ‘upgrade’ a sentimental gift which was given to her by someone else. Best of luck and I’m sure she’ll love whatever you pick, what a lucky girl.
 
HI,
Hands down, the French cut sapphire band. Once she sees the band, she will be overjoyed.

Annette
 
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