What would you buy with $1899 CAN?

[pearaffair]

So. Here's the situation: my husband and I will be debt free, $10,000 from now! Yaaaaaay! We are young and happy and saving every penny to kick our student loans to the curb. We've already crushed about $100,000 - so we're on the final stretch. Hooray!

When we got married, we were extremely money conscious and spent as little as we could. My ring was $175 and my husbands was $60. Very frugally-minded choices, I'm sure you'll agree. But we'd like to celebrate our impending debt-free status, and DH will be buying a macbook. Macbooks go for roughly $1899 Canadian. I will be spending roughly the same amount on a little gift for myself ! But I'd love some ideas. I'm finding it's not a big enough budget to buy the kind of diamond ring I'd like. I could save up the difference, or, I could get a necklace! Earrings! Pearls! The world is my oyster

If it were you, what would YOU buy with ~$2000? [P.S. - Yes of course we'll save up a small safety fund first. But I didn't eat rice and beans for four years to never splurge ] Can't wait to see your ideas!

 

[njs86]

you must listen to dave ramsey..congrats on the debt free. good luck

 

[laurenk]

Sounds exciting!!! May I ask, what is your dream diamond ring? I wonder if we can help you find something close or suggest you really do save for a bit longer to have something you love!!

If you decide against a ring, I'd opt for earrings. You could get something really pretty!!! Have you got some inspiration pics?

 

[Sphene]

Save and get the ring of your dreams I have dozens of items I have bought to pacify my diamond craving which add up to a ot of dosh when I might has well have saved fir my dream ring

What stone is the ring in your avatar ??? Dream ring, Topaz, fake

 

[Rhea]

I'd get an eternity ring, something that would go well with my current ring but could also be worn with an upgrade in the future. I like this one http://www.bluenile.com/riviera-petite-pave-eternity-diamond-ring-platinum_42409?elem=img&track=product

 

[EvangelineG]

Me personally? I'd buy pearls. White south seas are on sale at Pearl Paradise this month! But that's just me.

I like the idea suggested of continuing to save for that ring of your dreams, if that would bring you pleasure. The real question isn't what would someone else do, but what would make your heart sing? What do you already have in your jewelry wardrobe and what are you missing? What suits your particular tastes and lifestyle? What would you wear a lot?

 

[pearaffair]

you must listen to dave ramsey..congrats on the debt free. good luck

I like him well enough, but as a Canadian I prefer Gail Vaz-Oxlade. I also like Mr. Money Mustache!

 

[pearaffair]

Sounds exciting!!! May I ask, what is your dream diamond ring? I wonder if we can help you find something close or suggest you really do save for a bit longer to have something you love!!

If you decide against a ring, I'd opt for earrings. You could get something really pretty!!! Have you got some inspiration pics?

You're so sweet! But I have to say, this makes me laugh (at myself) because my dream ring changes every week. But in general, it would be cool if I had a diamond ring close to one carat, I love David Klass, I love platinum and white gold metals, I appreciate coloured diamonds and some sapphires and spinels. I like rounds, marquise, cushion, pear, and emerald cuts. Love the old European cuts!

I'll stop there... As you can see, I'm all over the place. Maybe I'll have to go try some on in person! Mainly, I'd like a good deal for everyday wear. Loving this thread for inspiration. What would YOU buy?

 

[pearaffair]

Save and get the ring of your dreams I have dozens of items I have bought to pacify my diamond craving which add up to a ot of dosh when I might has well have saved fir my dream ring

What stone is the ring in your avatar ??? Dream ring, Topaz, fake

This is good advice. I may have to take it! But I wonder if I would feel comfortable wearing an expensive ring. No one in my social circles has one...

The one in my avatar is a lovely pear diamond ring, and not mine
My engagement ring is a pear labradorite and silver ring, so I do have special feelings for pears but I despise bow ties!

 

[pearaffair]

I'd get an eternity ring, something that would go well with my current ring but could also be worn with an upgrade in the future. I like this one http://www.bluenile.com/riviera-petite-pave-eternity-diamond-ring-platinum_42409?elem=img&track=product

Nice idea! I already have a channel set band, so I think I'm good there.

 

[pearaffair]

Me personally? I'd buy pearls. White south seas are on sale at Pearl Paradise this month! But that's just me.

I like the idea suggested of continuing to save for that ring of your dreams, if that would bring you pleasure. The real question isn't what would someone else do, but what would make your heart sing? What do you already have in your jewelry wardrobe and what are you missing? What suits your particular tastes and lifestyle? What would you wear a lot?

Great questions! Let me do some soul searching and try to answer them in depth I'll post some inspiration pics:

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I would purchase a preloved/Estate Cartier band, rolling ring or Tiffany diamond band.

cheers--Sharon

 

[pearaffair]

The pear photos are of my existing set. I could always have it remade in platinum with a more durable stone. Hmm.

 

[Niel]

I'd get this in a soli or a pendant and save up for a perfect setting.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-7ct-k-vs1-premium-vintage-cushion-diamond.html

 

[laurenk]

This is sweet and set, just need a little more $$. Its on sale at moment too.

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/estate-modern/67ct-emerald-cut-diamond-solitaire-gia-g-if#.VhWonmN--Uk

 

[Wendylynne]

Id put this on lay away..

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/vintage-antique/1-47ctw-fancy-brown-old-mine-cut-and-old-european-cut-diamond-3-stone-ring#.VhW2Xlz-vww

 

[laurenk]

http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-natural-diamond-center/1-dot-16cttw-14k-princess-cut-halo-engagement-ring;7162

This is listed in Canadian dollars I think and is a lovely ring! Being sold by a pricescoper too!

 

[Cozystitches]

Great questions! Let me do some soul searching and try to answer them in depth I'll post some inspiration pics:

I'd get this but in rose gold with white gold bezels. This "might" be what I emailed David Klass about and got an amazing quote (was close to your amount).....

 

[pearaffair]

I'd get this in a soli or a pendant and save up for a perfect setting.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-7ct-k-vs1-premium-vintage-cushion-diamond.html

Would a k colour have to be set in yellow gold to look good?

 

[pearaffair]

This is sweet and set, just need a little more $$. Its on sale at moment too.

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/estate-modern/67ct-emerald-cut-diamond-solitaire-gia-g-if#.VhWonmN--Uk

Hmm, not a bad idea! I have definitely looked at that one in the past. I'll admit I have a preference for platinum, but maybe I need to get over that... It's a good price!

 

[pearaffair]

Id put this on lay away..

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/rings/vintage-antique/1-47ctw-fancy-brown-old-mine-cut-and-old-european-cut-diamond-3-stone-ring#.VhW2Xlz-vww

I love everything about this, except the centre stone! Think it would be crazy to replace the brown diamond with a sapphire or something? Maybe I could sell the brown diamond... Hmm.

 

[pearaffair]

http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-natural-diamond-center/1-dot-16cttw-14k-princess-cut-halo-engagement-ring;7162

This is listed in Canadian dollars I think and is a lovely ring! Being sold by a pricescoper too!

Seems like a great deal, but I'm not crazy about princess cuts. Thanks for posting it though

 

[Snowdrop13]

How about some really nice diamond stud earrings? You could wear them every day and I'm sure you could find a nice pair in budget. I've just done the quickest, fairly random search and am not sure about the U.S./CDN exchange rate but this sort of thing?:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/diamond-pairs-details.aspx?Diamond1=3171973&Diamond2=3520083

Good luck with your decision making!