From the monthly archives:

July 2009

(men’s) Engagement ring question.?

by admin on July 31, 2009

Does anyone have any good websites for mens rings? Thanks.

I’m going to propose to my boyfriend, and I already know he would like a ring, so please don’t tell me that he won’t wear one. No, I won’t get him an "engagement watch" or any other alternative.
No, Kristy, he will wear it on another finger once we’re married.

Wow, there would be so many choices out there, especially if he won’t be wearing it with the wedding band, the ring can be very different.

I think something like these would be just perfect, since they are in a similar price range to what women usually get -
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/item.aspx?cookietest=1&assortmentid=101&originurl=%2fShopping%2fItem.aspx%3fsku%3dGRP00260%26cid%3d288176%26search_params%3ds%2b5-p%2b11-c%2b288176-r%2b-x%2b-n%2b6-ri%2b-ni%2b0-t%26_urlreferrer%3dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.tiffany.com%252fShopping%252fCategoryBrowse.aspx%253fcookietest%253d1%2526assortmentid%253d101%2526originurl%253d%25252fShopping%25252fItem.aspx%25253fsku%25253dGRP00899%252526cid%25253d287466%252526search_params%25253ds%25252b2-p%25252b5-c%25252b287466-r%25252b101323341-x%25252b-n%25252b6-ri%25252b-ni%25252b0-t%252526mcat%25253d148204%2526cid%253d288176%2526mcat%253d148208%2526search_params%253dp%2b6-n%2b12-c%2b288176-s%2b5-r%2b-t%2b-ri%2b-ni%2b1-x%26mcat%3d148208&_urlreferrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.tiffany.com%2fShopping%2fCategoryBrowse.aspx%3fcookietest%3d1%26assortmentid%3d101%26originurl%3d%252fShopping%252fItem.aspx%253fsku%253dGRP00899%2526cid%253d287466%2526search_params%253ds%252b2-p%252b5-c%252b287466-r%252b101323341-x%252b-n%252b6-ri%252b-ni%252b0-t%2526mcat%253d148204%26cid%3d288176%26mcat%3d148208%26search_params%3dp+6-n+12-c+288176-s+5-r+-t+-ri+-ni+1-x&cid=288176&search_params=s+5-p+11-c+288176-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t&sku=GRP00260&cntry1=1&selectedsku=19552241&assortmentid=101&mcat=148208
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=GRP00140&mcat=148208&cid=288176&search_params=s+5-p+1-c+288176-r+101287466+0+101323351-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+&assortmentid=101&_UrlReferrer=http%3A//www.tiffany.com/Shopping/CategoryBrowse.aspx%3Fcookietest%3D1%26assortmentid%3D101%26originurl%3D%252fShopping%252fItem.aspx%253fsku%253dGRP00899%2526cid%253d287466%2526search_params%253ds%252b2-p%252b5-c%252b287466-r%252b101323341-x%252b-n%252b6-ri%252b-ni%252b0-t%2526mcat%253d148204%26cid%3D288176%26mcat%3D148208%26search_params%3Dp+1-n+12-c+288176-s+5-r+101287466+0+101323351-t+-ri+-ni+1-x+

http://www.diamondharmony.com/products/14k_White_Gold_Stylish_Bezel_1_2Ct_Men_s_Diamond_Ring-4082-247.html
http://www.diamondharmony.com/products/14k_White_Gold_Slick_Prong_1_2_Carat_Men_s_Diamond_Ring-4077-247.html
http://www.diamondharmony.com/products/14k_White_Gold_Slick_Bezel_1_2_Carat_Men_s_Diamond_Ring-4115-247.html
http://www.diamondharmony.com/products/14k_White_Gold_Modern_Channel_1_2Ct_Men_s_Diamond_Ring-6598-247.html

Congrats on making the big move! Hope he gets you a lovely wedding band when you two get married!
Good luck!

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Princess cut engagement ring but round diamonds on wedding band?

by admin on July 31, 2009

I got a three-stone princess cut engagement ring and need to pick out a wedding band. I do not like the way any of wedding bands that have princess cut diamonds look. I only seemed to like the wedding bands that have the round diamonds. Would it be weird if I got the round diamond wedding band to go with my princess cut engagement ring? Unless your really looking at the wedding band, maybe you cant even tell. Should I just go with the wedding band that goes with my engagement ring? Or is it ok to have a round diamond wedding band?

It is usually a better look when the stones match. If you had different shapes in the E-ring you could pull it off but with all Princess cut stones, the style looks best with a band that matches.
In the end, you wear it and you have to like it but since you asked for others input, I don’t think the round stones will look nice.

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What amount of carats on a cubic zirconia engagement ring would be the most believable?

by admin on July 31, 2009

I ordered a .75 carat ring and it is too big and looks so fake. How many carats would be good?
I DID NOT ASK FOR YOUR OPINION ABOUT CZs, I DONT CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THEM. I ASKED ABOUT THE SIZE ONLY

None are believable. Anyone who has ever seen a real diamond will spot your fake. They sparkle way too much and have an overabundance of color throughout with it catches light.

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I was wondering if you can have a white gold engagement ring and a yellow gold wedding ring?

by admin on July 31, 2009

Would it look dumb? tacky? Do they make wedding rings that are both yellow and white gold for both men and woman?

you can have anything you like, doesnt mean its gonna look good though.
http://jewelrypurchase.blogspot.com/

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Does anyone know a less expensive alternative to engagement ring brands Tacori or Ritani?

by admin on July 31, 2009

I really love the look of these brands, but couldn’t care less about whether or not I have a designer name ring. I’d much prefer a knock off as long as I do not sacrifice durability and looks. Anyone found a good generic alternative with the same beautiful/tasteful vintage design?

Suggest you contact online jewelers for customizing the exactly same ones for you. It can save you much money if you really prefer Tacori or Ritanis. Or just search for engagement rings through google, you would find lots of rings for this kind.

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Diamond solitaire engagement ring advice needed!?

by admin on July 31, 2009

I went to the Jewelry Exchange and found a solitaire engagement ring. The specs are:
Clarity – VS1
Color – i
0.83 ct
Price: $1651 with 14k band, mounting, tax, etc included.

Is this a good deal? Should I buy it or look elsewhere?

that is a fantastic price however don’t get color I, it has a yellowish tint in it has it’s closer to the faint yellows. also does it come with a diamond certificate such as GIA, AGS, and IGI? I would only go with these 3 diamond certificates i just mentioned and nothing else as they are the most reputable diamond certificates known internationally. if it is certified what is the cut grade (polish and symmetry)? the cut grade determines most of the diamonds value and is the most crucial as this will determine how well your diamond will reflect in light and the proportion… they may boost up the price a bit but definitely worth it… a diamond that has good clarity and good color won’t matter if the cut isn’t good… have them show you a diamond with good clarity and color but bad cut next to one that has good clarity and color with an excellent/ideal cut. you will definitely see the difference and try to see these stones under natural lighting instead of artificial lighting…

so with that said it’s more then just clarity, color, and carat…. i would go back and ask them what i just mentioned to you in my answer…

goodluck.

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where can i find a nice diamond engagement ring online?

by admin on July 31, 2009

im looking for a three stone diamond ring with side settings on the ring. ive look at many online stores and cant find exactly what im looking for. any one have a good suggestion. i have tried bluenile, robbinbros, and even zales. and i cant find the right ring

Don’t pay outrageous retail store prices. Try this eBay search:

http://search-desc.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&satitle=%223+stone%22+diamond+engagement+ring+14k*+-cz+-zirc*+-moiss*+-solitaire&sacat=67725%26catref%3DC6&fts=2&a26176=-24&a26175=-24&a26350=-24&a26177=-24&alist=a3801%2Ca26176%2Ca26175%2Ca26350%2Ca26177&pfmode=1&reqtype=1&gcs=1673&pfid=2299&pf_query=%223+stone%22+diamond+engagement+ring+14k*+-cz+-zirc*+-moiss*+-solitaire&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=75229&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1

There are many many reputable jewelers and dealers on eBay, and you could even find one there that can custom-create what you really want.

Take care and best of luck!