What to buy, what to buy?

[apart512]

So here is the deal... I purchased and gave my sweetheart a diamond heart necklace back in July. Since then I wanted to get her earrings so she can wear it with something. I really like the Sirena collection drop earrings. I purchased them and she loves them, however they do not match the necklace (in style) as the there is an entire line of Sirena jewelry. Some things happened (we are still together) and I have the earrings in my possesion. I have kept them, because I can''t bring myself to return them.

The question is this: Do I return the Sirena drops and buy something to match the heart necklace (which is the first peice of jewelry I gave her) or do I keep the Sirena earrings and use that as an "excuse" to buy the rest of that collection? I can''t ask her at all because I am planning on doing something special on Dec 7 and there is not enough time for her to forget that I asked. She is very intelligent and makes these type connections very easily. Which just makes my job more challenging!

For reference I attached a picture of the Sirena Drops. I will try to get a picture of the necklace tonight.

 

[somethingshiny]

I think it all depends on which style SHE prefers. If she likes the traditional (i''m assuming) look of the heart necklace, stick with it. If she would melt over the fluid contemporary look, go that way. I say it depends on her because these gifts are meant for her. Also, if you choose someday to become engaged, she would probably want her e-ring to match her style. If you figure out her style now her entire collection would be able to be worn together.

Good Luck.

And, welcome to Pricescope!

 

[marcy]

The Sirena pendant that matches these earrings is gorgeous. I''d keep them and get her the matching pendant someday. A girl can''t haven''t too many diamond earrings or necklaces. I like studs with my heart diamond pendant. Good luck.

 

[surfgirl]

I agree with shiny...What does SHE want/love? That''s what I''d get her. Also, if you''ve been on the outs, perhaps these earrings hold some bad memories and if so, I''d just exchange them for something new to "start over" if you will...

 

[apart512]

We are not on the outs. It has been a rough time but getting better! (Or so it seems)

We do plan on getting engaged one day and know her preferences already for that, in general that is.

Se loves heart necklace and the Sirena Collection. I too love both! I am thinking about keeping the Sirena and getting studs for the heart pendant, because it is a more "freeform" heart and has no matching pieces. I would give the studs to her in the flower...read the next paragraph

We are going to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra on December 7 and I am planning on getting a limo to the show to avoid the need to drive. (I have been wanting to see them for 5 years and finally found someone I want to share that with.) I was thinking of giving the driver a single rose to give to her when she goes to get in the limo. Wishing her a great time, yada yada yada. I want the florist to pin the earrings inside of the rose in the bottom of the head. The rose will be more open as to allow this and so she will see it. She loves the smell of roses and smells them every time she gets them. I count on the shine of the diamonds to attract her eye. This should start off the night with a BANG! The next day I plan on taking her to NYC to see it dressed for christmas. Horse drawn carriage ride through central park, rockafeller center, she has never seen any of this and loves Christmas time.

PS She knows none of this...don''t worry she will never find this webpage.

Suggestions?

 

[somethingshiny]

I think it''s a lovely plan!! My only suggestion would be for you to give her the rose instead of the driver. Also, make sure the limo has champagne/wine for the drive. Geez, if this is how you do up a pair of earrings, what would a Proposal with a Ring be like?!

 

[apart512]

I thought about that but I will be walking out to the limo with her, she won't know it is parked outside. So I will have to act as if we are taking one of our cars and the rose may give her a hint or two. Maybe I can have it in the car or something, but I want pictures...I'll think of something


I want to give her a promise ring this is what I was thinking:

The day after my birthday Feb 9, so that if she is expecting anything for V day she will be surprised. 7 days of gifts on day 3: two silk roses entwined (entwined roses indicate a marriage or related is coming soon) with the ring under the head of the roses. I haven't thought about presentation but the ring would something similar to this:

14kt white gold ~2mm band
~0.5ct round cut IF, D stone
Tiffany setting (4 prong)
the band would be tapered in as to point to the diamond (aka not straight all the way around)
I also want the diamond engraved.
I have thought about this one a lot and the rock should cost close to $3,000 bringing the total to $3,500. Not too bad.

I think about her night and day, and proposal crosses my mind more than I think it should...

I will wait to actually plan anything...its a couple years off, we are still in school ...ugh!


"For the right person and the right reason, money is never an object" <-- plus I have an excessive, perfectionist personality!

 

[somethingshiny]

Yowza!! That''s one heck of a Promise ring!! Sounds like you have well-laid plans! Good man!!

 

[risingsun]

Just make sure that she doesn''t mistake the promise ring for an engagement ring

 

[apart512]

Well I do want to marry her, but she is the kind of girl who does not entertain the idea of upgrading the E ring. And what I have in my mind for that is outside of the budget for now. This is a minor fact compared to our current situation. We both would like to wait a couple years for the big question and maybe a couple more for the bid day.

How do I make it 100% clear that it is not the E ring, with out being too blunt. That one would have to be handled with great finesse.