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Gonnabeaburch
Super July 2019

Show me your engagement ring!

Gonnabeaburch, on December 20, 2018 at 8:32 AM

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So my FH apparently wanted to surprise me for the holidays. He started asking me questions yesterday and finally just caved and said he is too nervous about spending that kind of money on jewelry without my input since I don't wear jewelry (I am extremely allergic to nickel, it burns my skin, so I...
So my FH apparently wanted to surprise me for the holidays. He started asking me questions yesterday and finally just caved and said he is too nervous about spending that kind of money on jewelry without my input since I don't wear jewelry (I am extremely allergic to nickel, it burns my skin, so I usually skip jewelry all together). I started helping him find/design a wedding band to which he said "shouldn't we start with the engagement ring and match the band to that". It never even crossed my mind that I would get an e-ring, so I was kind of in shock. He started asking questions about ring styles and carat size and I am now so lost and a little stressed. I want to pick something I love but all of these decisions are intimidating.... Solitaire, studded, 3 stone, Halo.... There are so many choices my head is spinning so I decided to ask you for some help. Can you show me your engagement ring and tell me a little about it? If you helped design or chose your ring, how did you decide on that particular one? How did you decide what carat size to pick, what setting to choose, and wether or not to add accent stones? I feel stupid not knowing about all of this stuff and I tend to be indecisive in general so this one is kinda tough for me. I don't want to make the wrong choice and regret it...

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  • Faith
    Dedicated August 2019
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    That is beautiful!Smiley heart

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  • Erica
    Beginner April 2019
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    14K rose gold cadenza halo from Brilliant Earth! My FH found it on my Pinterest board.

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  • ashley
    Dedicated August 2019
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    My ring is a natural aquamarine set in sterling silver with a small halo. I never really wanted a diamond ring and when I saw this perfectly clear stone I had to opt for this one. Aquamarine is my birthstone and I grew up on the water, so it fits me perfectly!

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    Thank you so much for all of this information. I showed this to FH and he studied it lol. We went in to place our order today and he chose the center stone (the only say I had was the shape) I decided on a Marquise and he chose this beautiful diamond. It's a .98 carate brilliant cut Marquise, VVS1 clarity, colorless F grade color, no fluorescence, very good symmetry, and very good polish. They pointed out the one inclusion they could find under the microscope for documentation before sending it to be placed and the ring to be sized. I am so excited! I can't wait to wear it.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    Omg I’m so glad! That sounds beautiful! This was many hours worth of research so I’m glad it could help you guys too hahaha
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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    I guess the images didn't load last time. Here are pictures of the diamond, the setting it will be placed on, and the wedding band/enhanser. Truly, thank you so much, you really laid it out in a way we could understand and it helped him make a choice he was comfortable with for a good price.

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    I guess the images didn't load last time. Here are pictures of the diamond, the setting it will be placed on, and the wedding band/enhanser. Truly, thank you so much, you really laid it out in a way we could understand and it helped him make a choice he was comfortable with for a good price.

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    That is gorgeous! And not a problem at all, I’m so glad it was helpful to you. When I was looking into diamonds and quality and such, it was sooo overwhelming and so hard to find out what all that stuff actually means lol, it’s awesome to know my research could help others with their decision too! 😊
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  • Nicole
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    My fiance proposed on top of the Eiffel Tower. The ring is designed after it. ❤ He defiantly went above and beyond anything I ever thought possible.

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    That's so amazing! What a beautiful story! And I love your ring! The carving is exquisite
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  • M
    Savvy February 2019
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    My FH picked it out himself...mine is a Princess cut diamond with mini-diamonds on each side. FH went with his sister to a local jewelry store and, after debating between 2 different styles, ultimately settled for the one (without matching wedding band). I had blocked my Pinterest board to not make him feel bad (some of the rings I had pinned were pretty expensive and I had just liked them, wasn't expecting them) so he was flying blind. In the end, he chose a beautiful ring! I love it so much 💕 for the wedding band, we went together to choose them. I tried several ones but, in the end, I did find a matching band for mine 😉
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  • Lara
    Devoted October 2019
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    My ring!!Show me your engagement ring! 11

    He worked with a designer and made changes he knew I liked. He did such an amazing job Smiley heart

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    That is a breathtaking ring!! Are you guys designing your bands as well?
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  • Theresa
    Beginner June 2019
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    I told my FH the shape of the diamond/color band I wanted and asked him to pick the rest so it would be more personal (and also because I know NOTHING about jewelry lol). Thankfully, he has good taste and picked out an amazing ring! The center diamond is 1.5 carats and my ring size is 4.5. Good luck!!

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  • Lara
    Devoted October 2019
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    Yes, using the same designer. Although, I just want a plain, yellow gold band.

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    That will look so nice! Congratulations!
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  • Brit
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    Wow!! That is absolutely stunning!!! And I thank you for your help with suggestions for my band! We ended up getting the rose gold.

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    Those look amazing together! Congratulations!!
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  • Kevin Davis
    Just Said Yes April 2019
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    December 22, the ring that changed my life!

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  • Gonnabeaburch
    Super July 2019
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    Congratulations! On your engagement! Your ring is so beautiful!
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