Would like to propose Christmas eve

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 12/17/2009 7:16:33 PM
Author: joshtheman2009

Date: 12/17/2009 10:04:41 AM
Author: coda72

Date: 12/16/2009 6:23:14 PM
Author: joshtheman2009

Date: 12/15/2009 8:48:52 PM
Author: coda72
I really think you should call Brian Gavin Diamonds or Whiteflash tomorrow. Not too put you in too much of a panic, but you are really running out of time to get a ring by Christmas Eve. Either of these two vendors is your best bet for getting a ring in time. Brian Gavin looked to have more diamonds in your size and price range, but Whiteflash may also be able to help you. Both companies sell diamonds that will sparkle as much as any Hearts on Fire stone. But you need to get the process underway ASAP.

I have to say your rings are nice. I''ve never seen anything like them before.

Thank you for your compliment on my rings. The ones in my avatar weren''t made by BGD or WF though. The rings I have from those companies are shown at the bottom of this thread:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/re-sets-and-reasons.131704/page-2

The four prong setting you chose looks similar to the one I have. It''s a beautiful setting, and I like it a lot.

Coda,

My gf''s ring will be the mini version of yours. I like the way it looks with the band too. Mind me asking why you have 2 different sets? Please don''t take offense. Just wondering.

Just because I am crazy, I copied this from another thread about resets where Coda talked about her two sets. Many Psers have a couple different sets. Don''t let you gf find this place or you are in trouble

Coda said:

"The first week I found PS, I also ordered my e-ring. I should have investigated a bit more, but I was in a hurry to have a ring. I still love my ring for the sentimental value, but it is a radiant cut, and it doesn''t sparkle like a RB does. So, my original wedding set is in my avatar, radiant with pear sapphire sides and a custom made sapphire and diamond wedding band.

About five years ago, my hubby bought me a pendant from WF with a 0.43 carat expert selection diamond in a bezel setting. I was unhappy with the bezel setting, so I exchanged it for a 3 prong martini setting. I kept this diamond for a couple of years as that. Three years ago I upgraded the diamond to a 0.73 carat ACA diamond still leaving it in a 3 prong martini setting. This diamond was absolutely gorgeous, even more so than the previous one, and I was constantly trying to find a mirror so I could look at it. I decided I would rather have an ACA in a ring so I could look at it all the time.

In August, I found the perfect diamond as an upgrade to my 0.73 carat. It''s an 1.33 carat J, SI2 ACA. I had it put in a 4 prong platinum setting and I wear it with a ring I had BGD make for my four year wedding anniversary. I love it as an alternative wedding set. I am most likely not done upgrading the diamond, but this is a beautiful for now set. "

 

[Luckyeshe]

Good job, Josh! Good luck on the proposal!!! I hope you come back with handshots!! Also, that size will look perfect on her finger! I bet it''s gonna look stunning!!!

 

[exoticisabella]

Ooh, can't wait to hear about it!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 12/17/2009 7:20:57 PM
Author: joshtheman2009
Just an update that I did pull the trigger. My sister has been a big help and she did a transfer to Brian Gavin''s account today so it is in production. I still have some concerns about the J color but I watched some videos from the Goodoldgold.com site that had a video specifically in my size range of stones in different colors. I believe there were 4 and I couldn''t hardly notice the difference. I''m not sure how accurate the video is because like pictures, I''m sure videos make the stone appear different also. But I did what I can, I chose what I believe was the best stone I could for my budget and I''m surprised I even got to the size range I did, so I thank everyone for your input.

Now I am just really curious on what that size (.711 ct) looks like on a size 5 finger. I''m packing to leave on Saturday and my sis will overnight the ring to me once she gets it next week. This is a very close call. Wish me luck!

Happy Holidays!

Just because you seem like such a nice guy, I dug this up. .73ct on a size 6, so yours will look a teensy bit bigger!

 

[stone-cold11]

Good luck.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Nice choice! Let us know how it all turns out!

cheers--Sharon

 

[bluegenie]

The best deal about Ebay is the return policy

All vendors have return policies.

If you dislike the stone you may return it within the stipulated days

Jewelers generally have restocking fees etc etc.

Ebay is a very safe and secure place if you use Paypal to make your payments.

 

[Bosie]

Date: 12/18/2009 1:21:07 PM
Author: bluegenie
The best deal about Ebay is the return policy

All vendors have return policies.

If you dislike the stone you may return it within the stipulated days

Jewelers generally have restocking fees etc etc.

Ebay is a very safe and secure place if you use Paypal to make your payments.

Could not agree less. Ebay is a minefield.
The avenue the OP is going is excellent
Best of luck

 

[HVVS]

Best wishes, Josh! That will be a great looking ring.

 

[joshtheman2009]

Just an update on my proposal. I received the ring via overnight from my sister (Lesley shipped it to her and I was too nervous to have it ship directly from Lesley to me). The proposal didn''t go as planned and we ended up breaking up. It turns out she''s been cheating on me the whole time (you cannot imagine the names I want to call her right now but I don''t want to stoop to that level). Here I thought she was that special girl and I''m heart broken but it''s a new decade, which means a fresh start. I''m trying to keep positive.

Thanks for your help guys. The ring itself was gorgeous. The J color was white and the size was pretty nice for my budget. Not to mention it sparkled like mad. I cannot believe she said yes and wore the ring for a day before confessing all her dirty little secrets to me. It blows my mind.

 

[ImpatientOne]

Wow, I am so sorry you had to go through that!!! Hang in there - I''m sure you''ll meet a wonderful woman worthy of your love!!!

 

[Hest88]

Ugh, Josh, I''m sorry. You''re a good man.

 

[yssie]

Oh my goodness - I''m so, so sorry joshtheman. I can''t imagine how you''re feeling - this was not the update to this thread I was hoping for

The ring was gorgeous, I have no doubt, but.. depending on how you feel I''m sure they will work with you on a return.




::HUGS::

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

Wow, I hope you were able to return the ring!

Good luck finding the right woman!

 

[Lurchie]

Josh, I''m so sorry to hear that this happened. You will surely find a woman some day who deserves all the care you put into this ring. Best of luck to you and feel free to hang around here if you ever need some cheering up.

 

[Bosie]

Hey guy
It speaks volumes about your character that you went to all this trouble to find a nice ring for her and that you did not just go to a mall store and pick one up.
I am sure you are crushed right now, but there are some positives here........atleast you found out now before you were engaged and married, think how bad it would have been if you got married to her, and then she told you, what a mess. So finding out upfront is difficult to swallow now, but you will look back on this when you find that "real" special person, and be thrilled you did not marry this woman. Best of luck. Keep us posted.

 

[risingsun]

I am so sorry that things turned out this way for you

 

[Prana]

I just read through this whole post and am so sorry that it came to this ending. You seem like a truly great person, and someday someone who deserves you will come along. I am happy that at least you found out NOW though, and not after you married her, or had kids with her. Keep your optimistic outlook on everything and best of luck to you!

 

[sonnyjane]

I''m so sorry, but it''s so much better to find out now than AFTER the fact! I hope you were able to return the ring. You will find someone wonderful, you seem like a great guy!

 

[hmr_mama]

Dude...that sucks. I''m glad she came clean. And I''m glad you kicked her to the curb.

 

[starshine]

So sorry, Josh. True that it''s better now than later, but still so hard to go through.

Best wishes to you.

 

[ArtistJess]

Wow, just WOW! You seemed like such a nice guy. I can''t believe that happened to you. Some people are so deceitful. Hang in there, Josh.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Josh! I am so sorry! You soud like a really great guy and some day you will find a woman who deserves you.

Were you able to return the ring? I really hope so.

 

[joshtheman2009]

Thanks for the support. I don''t think she would''ve came clean if it wasn''t for the many events that unfolded AFTER she said yes to my proposal and wore the ring. So she gets no credit in my eyes for coming clean. I am not sure if my sister is able to return the ring, but she has been the one I''ve been leaning on for support. She didn''t want me to stress and gave me back the money I paid. I''m not sure if she''s keeping the ring or if she''s returning it. I honestly saved for a really long time to afford the ring.

I do thank you though for the support in choosing the diamond and for pointing me to the right online store. As well as the kind words even after I made a fool of myself.

 

[mani5ha]

Oh Josh, i''m so sorry to hear that. I just read the full post and one things for sure... at least you''ve been educated on diamonds for someone who is more worthy of you! Good luck
x

 

[tyty333]

I am so sorry Josh. I am glad you found out her true nature before you got married. All I can say is Karma. It will come back
to bite her.

I wish you the best of luck Josh.

tyty

 

[clgwli]

I just read this whole thread and I am so very sorry for all that happened. I do agree better now than later on. You sound like a great guy and your sister sounds wonderful too. hopefully she can enjoy the diamond at least. Hang in there and I am sure the right lady will come your way soon.

 

[cara]

Ohh, what a heartbreaking update. Props to you for searching for a nice ring and to your sister for buying it off of you to spare you the hassle.

And you may not be in any kind of charitable mood to your former gf, but she did you a huge favor in confessing even if she did wear your ring for a day and need external events to prompt her action. Better to find out now than later, when the entanglements are even deeper.

 

[Sizzle]

This is very unfortunate. The good news is that it happend BEFORE you got married. I''m not sure if it''s within the return window. I hope you find someone deserviing of your efforts in the future.