engagement rings

[mrdeeznuts]

a lot of my good bros are getting married and engaged

ladies and gentlemen

what carats did you get/give, specs, and what type of ring did you go with? lets hear the goods and prices.

i want to see how crazy you are or the person that gave you the ring

 

[hamstershaver]

spending more than $100 on a woman thats going to bleed you dry eventually doenst make much sense to me

 

[Frisky]

gumball machine

 

[SoKlueles]

sigh

 

[alien amp pharm]

Why would I want to invest several thousand into something that will fail eventually?

 

[neverenuf]

gumball machine

have a good friend who got engaged and eventually married, he was having a tough time getting the cash together for a ring, and his fiance was being greedy and very specific....

i was in a position to loan him the green, i figured 3500.00 to 5000.00 max, he calls me and says i'd like to take you up on the offer...$10,000.00 i almost threw up...so we go into NYC to a jeweler he was recommended to...the guy shows him the diamonds and the settings...we give him the cash, and he takes us to another building with the diamond in hand...they set it in front of us...we leave, he gets it appraised and its not the diamond he showed us, according to the paperwork he supplies...luckily the guy makes good on it, but he must have pulled a switch at some point...but $10,000.00 is what my wedding cost 10 years ago, nevermind the ring...my mom gave us the diamond for ours....

 

[Y_lifter]

If you want this to be a secret from her it makes it tough picking one out.
Some dudes make it all casual and have her pick the ring out.

I don't like that myself as it cheapens the event of you asking her and all that crap.


Go to a large established retailer vs some small place IMO.. Get a stone that has been graded and certified by one of the several org that do that. I even went so far as having the stone laser engraved on the bottom with a serial number that can be seen under a scope.


Largest size you can afford over .75 carats. That IMO is the smallest stone that looks awesome when she shows it off to all her GF's.

As Colorless of a stone as you can afford
( some people like the colored stones, I think they look cheap. Nothing is gonna sparkle like a colorless stone)

As Flawless of a stone as you can afford.

The Stones Cut / Shape is subjective in what you/she likes.
A safe bet if you are buying it is a standard round cut stone with a plain mounting.

Good luck

 

[digimon7068]

It was like 15 years ago but, it was 90 points, traditional cut, very good color and clarity (don't remember the numbers. . .I'm pretty sure that would make me geigh) and I think it cost around $3,500.

 

[nycgirl]

Why would I want to invest several thousand into something that will fail eventually?

Awitty, what are you doing in aap's account?


Going forward, my nickname for you is Awitty Jr.

 

[Frisky]

Awitty, what are you doing in aap's account?


I'm going to call you Awitty Jr. for now on.

 

[drrman]

sold one of my favorite motorcycles of all time....the one in my gallery(gixxer1k) to buy a girl a 10,000.00 1.53 carat princess cut ring......set in platinum also

WHAT A FUCKUP i made

damn

nother story though...we split up and i went as far having to almost pay a lawyer to get her to give it back to me....and YES there is case law on this.....the ring is a conditional gift to the woman...and not hers until married.....so men with the proper attorney you can get it back!

 

[mrdeeznuts]

sigh

is ok klu, just find a real man if he isn't going to spend over a 100 dollars for ur engagement ring.

 

[mrdeeznuts]

gumball machine

thats the southern style in you

 

[mrdeeznuts]

Why would I want to invest several thousand into something that will fail eventually?

your boyfriend would love you if you did

 

[mrdeeznuts]

If you want this to be a secret from her it makes it tough picking one out.
Some dudes make it all casual and have her pick the ring out.

I don't like that myself as it cheapens the event of you asking her and all that crap.


Go to a large established retailer vs some small place IMO.. Get a stone that has been graded and certified by one of the several org that do that. I even went so far as having the stone laser engraved on the bottom with a serial number that can be seen under a scope.


Largest size you can afford over .75 carats. That IMO is the smallest stone that looks awesome when she shows it off to all her GF's.

As Colorless of a stone as you can afford
( some people like the colored stones, I think they look cheap. Nothing is gonna sparkle like a colorless stone)

As Flawless of a stone as you can afford.

The Stones Cut / Shape is subjective in what you/she likes.
A safe bet if you are buying it is a standard round cut stone with a plain mounting.

Good luck

see i've looked with my one buddy to help him out

personally i'd go no less than 1 carat

there was a nice tacori ring (sp?) setting for an emerald cut near perfect for about 6500 which i thought was a good deal

but would you go with say 1.25 or 1.5 with a plain white gold or plat setting for close to the same price without the fancy ring?

would the girl prefer a fancy ring or a plain with a bigger rock

 

[Frisky]

thats the southern style in you

lol

I was never into big diamonds, all that ra'ra' It could be a plain band for all I care, its the thought that counts.

 

[mrdeeznuts]

sold one of my favorite motorcycles of all time....the one in my gallery(gixxer1k) to buy a girl a 10,000.00 1.53 carat princess cut ring......set in platinum also

WHAT A FUCKUP i made

damn

nother story though...we split up and i went as far having to almost pay a lawyer to get her to give it back to me....and YES there is case law on this.....the ring is a conditional gift to the woman...and not hers until married.....so men with the proper attorney you can get it back!

shit bro that sucks, 1.53 that girl should have been luvin u and not ur neighbor

 

[Y_lifter]

personally i'd go no less than 1 carat

there was a nice tacori ring (sp?) setting for an emerald cut near perfect for about 6500 which i thought was a good deal

but would you go with say 1.25 or 1.5 with a plain white gold or plat setting for close to the same price without the fancy ring?

would the girl prefer a fancy ring or a plain with a bigger rock

IMO, the Stone is the most important thing.. Get the best quality not sized one you can afford. She can always change the ring/setting years later if she wants. Some women do.

I went with a .80 round colorless, near flawless stone in a plain thin gold band with a fairly high 4 prong plain setting for the stone.
Sitting up higher than in some fancy setting, the stone is able to capture the most light. And hence sparkle more. She has only commented that the high setting means the ring sometimes catches on things like clothes etc. But she wouln't change a thing about it.

And then I went with a plain gold band that sits right up against the engagement ring.

My wife isn't into gaudy jewelery and I realized her taste in jewelry in making my decision. Look at what she wears in other stuff now.
Let that sort of be your guide.

 

[alien amp pharm]

Awitty, what are you doing in aap's account?


Going forward, my nickname for you is Awitty Jr.

He has opened my eyes and shown me the way.

 

[Delinquent]

If she really loves you, it won't matter

 

[digimon7068]

If she really loves you, it won't matter

If you really love her it will.

 

[drrman]

as for the guys that say it doesn't matter....well it mattered to me.....her ring was a symbol of myself also the way i looked at it......i didn't want a girl walking around with a 250.00 ring on here hand and people looking and going ....hmm he must be a broke fuck

 

[mrdeeznuts]

as for the guys that say it doesn't matter....well it mattered to me.....her ring was a symbol of myself also the way i looked at it......i didn't want a girl walking around with a 250.00 ring on here hand and people looking and going ....hmm he must be a broke fuck

amen brother, its the symbol stay the fuck away i luv this girl. big ole shinny rock definitely intimidates some guys.

 

[Delinquent]

If you really love her it will.

I would have never married my wife if I knew she was expecting some outrageously expensive piece of jewelry. Her ring cost $2,000 and she was just as excited as if I would have spent $10,000. Women aren't hung up on bling, only girls

 

[Delinquent]

as for the guys that say it doesn't matter....well it mattered to me.....her ring was a symbol of myself also the way i looked at it......i didn't want a girl walking around with a 250.00 ring on here hand and people looking and going ....hmm he must be a broke fuck

It must suck worrying about what other people think of you. Do you also dress to impress people, drive a car just to impress, talk and act to impress. Must suck to be so fake and shallow

 

[mrdeeznuts]

I would have never married my wife if I knew she was expecting some outrageously expensive piece of jewelry. Her ring cost $2,000 and she was just as excited as if I would have spent $10,000. Women aren't hung up on bling, only girls

this is true, but i'd rather have my women know i went crazy expensive on her because thats how much she means to me. of course if 2,000 is all you could afford i think that means the same. its all situational. if your a millionare and u spend 2,000 i don't think she'd be happy.

 

[dullboy]

this is true, but i'd rather have my women know i went crazy expensive on her because thats how much she means to me. of course if 2,000 is all you could afford i think that means the same. its all situational. if your a millionare and u spend 2,000 i don't think she'd be happy.

good point. guys will whine and cry about how diamond engagement rings are a jewish controlled scam perpetrated on stupid goyum, but the bottom line is that it's important to most girls.

just like motorcycles and big screen tv's are important to many guys.


oh, and when it was dullboys turn, he selected a 2.26 emerald cut.

but sadly, the girl of his dreams turned him down because dullboy was trying to fix something he broke.

:sad:

 

[mrdeeznuts]

good point. guys will whine and cry all they want about how diamond engagement rings are a jewish controlled scam perpetrated on stupid goyum all they want, but the bottom line is that it's important to most girls.

just like motorcycles and big screen tv's are important to many guys.


oh, and when it was dullboys turn, he selected a 2.26 emerald cut.

but sadly, the girl of his dreams turned him down because dullboy was trying to fix something he broke.

:sad:

still got that ring? wanna sell it at a discounted price?

big pimpin by the way dullboy

 

[mrdeeznuts]

WHERE'S MY BOY PDADDY

didn't he throw down some 10g for a ring

 

[drrman]

It must suck worrying about what other people think of you. Do you also dress to impress people, drive a car just to impress, talk and act to impress. Must suck to be so fake and shallow

damn bro, you sure think you figured out all that about me because i said i wouldn't let a girl im going to marry walk around with a small diamond? that makes me fake and shallow i guess huh.......and you assume i dress to impress and drive a car to impress and act to impress.....whatever dickhead, think what you want, but no way am i giving a girl im supposed to want to spend the rest of my life with a shitty ring when i can afford otherwise.......

 

[dullboy]

still got that ring? wanna sell it at a discounted price?

big pimpin by the way dullboy

dullboys mom has it.

seriously. lol

dullboy loves his mommy.

the only girl who never did him wrong.

 

[chewyxrage]

$6,500? are you fuckin' crazy?

 

[mrdeeznuts]

$6,500? are you fuckin' crazy?

dude i would do 3x that if i could. if someone is special and you really love them you'll want them to have the nicest thing possible to show your love.

like i said its all dependent on how much you can afford

 

[dullboy]

$6,500? are you fuckin' crazy?

would you spend 6500 on a rolex for yourself if you inherited say 2 million?

or made 2 million on an investment or business venture?

 

[Frisky]

Gosh I paid a fraction of the price for my own ring. We picked it out and I'm the one that ended up writing the check for it.. go figure. But oh well.. Im gonna remove the princess cut diamond and make some body jewerly or something with it. LOL

 

[pdaddy]

spent 9,000 on a carate and a half brilliant round cut completly colorless diamond in February. I have a year to pay it off interst free, if I don't interest will be 22%

 

[mrdeeznuts]

spent 9,000 on a carate and a half brilliant round cut completly colorless diamond in February. I have a year to pay it off interst free, if I don't interest will be 22%

good luck buddy, awesome diamond find

hopefully u get it paid off in time

i wonder how many times you go to the sperm bank

 

[covergrl80]

Why would I want to invest several thousand into something that will fail eventually?

you invest thousands in a car and that shit will leave you ass flat broke and stuck on the side of the road one day.

 

[Frisky]

i mean honestly... lets get some womens take on this.. does the amt spent on something dangling on your finger mean that much? I'd rather have a down payment on a home.

 

[covergrl80]

i mean honestly... lets get some womens take on this.. does the amt spent on something dangling on your finger mean that much? I'd rather have a down payment on a home.

To A girl that has never had a Diamond it means a lot. For a women that has already had one and a failed marriage they could care less. I guess it all depends on the women and her situation

 

[Y_lifter]

This one has come up before.
My Gut says 95% of Women honestly want something nice in the way of an engagement ring. Nice being relative to income %

Most of the ladies stated it didn't matter to them, and some even called us
dumb asses for spending big bucks on jewely.

Sort of like them being asked if a man's unit size mattered to them.

 

[Frisky]

To A girl that has never had a Diamond it means a lot. For a women that has already had one and a failed marriage they could care less. I guess it all depends on the women and her situation

well.. my first ring was a very small inexpensive one that I kept for years.. then decided I wanted something different.. but since i was me that wanted something different I paid for the other. Which was again not an expensive ring at all. I can't imagine walking around with something the value of a down payment of a house or car on my index finger.

I'm so not materialistic at all! 100... 10,000 I don't care. I don't even want to know the value of the object. If he goes out and gets it for me it means the world to me. But I know everyone is different.

I've never owned a ring that cost anywhere near the value these guys are spewing off.. so no i haven't had ring of that caliber. I've had a failed marriage but I don't see your pt in bringing that shit up at all.

 

[Y_lifter]

Maybe You need a diamond price update darlin..

Check this out, even at the damn walmart we are talking $4K plus for just 1 c

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4571154

 

[chewyxrage]

spent 9,000 on a carate and a half brilliant round cut completly colorless diamond in February. I have a year to pay it off interst free, if I don't interest will be 22%

that's when you take out a small loan (after the year)

22% is college kid credit card interest

 

[digimon7068]

of that caliber

Gun nut.

 

[Frisky]

Gun nut.

 

[Freddie de Lux]

spending more than $100 on a woman thats going to bleed you dry eventually doenst make much sense to me

Honestly, Darling...

And now, on a more thread related comment, my friend Jeffrey Rackover, a.k.a. Jeffrey the Jeweler, told me that the average engagement ring is now between 3 and 4,5 carats.

 

[nycgirl]

Honestly, Darling...

And now, on a more thread related comment, my friend Jeffrey Rackover, a.k.a. Jeffrey the Jeweler, told me that the average engagement ring is now between 3 and 4,5 carats.

Wow, it went up. Two - Three years ago, the industry standard was 2.5 carats.

 

[mrdeeznuts]

Honestly, Darling...

And now, on a more thread related comment, my friend Jeffrey Rackover, a.k.a. Jeffrey the Jeweler, told me that the average engagement ring is now between 3 and 4,5 carats.

hook a brother up for one of those around 6.5 k and we're talking freddie

 

[Frisky]

Honestly, Darling...

And now, on a more thread related comment, my friend Jeffrey Rackover, a.k.a. Jeffrey the Jeweler, told me that the average engagement ring is now between 3 and 4,5 carats.

Do they come with a prop to hold your hand up? lol

 

[mrdeeznuts]

Do they come with a prop to hold your hand up? lol

or a credit consultant to get you out of debt

 

[Dry Muscle]

Why would I want to invest several thousand into something that will fail eventually?

Because she needs a small consolation gift for having to have lived with your ass.

 

[Frisky]

or a credit consultant to get you out of debt

Im bet it comes with a list of bankruptcy atty's cause if the bitch is that high maintence ya ass is going down. LOL

 

[mrdeeznuts]

Im bet it comes with a list of bankruptcy atty's cause if the bitch is that high maintence ya ass is going down. LOL

damn straight. 1 carat i thought was a pretty standard engagement ring. guess im not living in the right area.

 

[cezza30]

To A girl that has never had a Diamond it means a lot. For a women that has already had one and a failed marriage they could care less. I guess it all depends on the women and her situation

I've never been engaged and so have never had a 'big' diamond ring, only smaller ones bought by myself or as presents to me. I can think of a lot of better uses for £10,000 and so wouldn't want that much spent on a ring. I think I'd be happy enough that the person wanted to marry me, that'd have me bouncing off the walls regardless of the size of the ring.

If money was no object then of course I wouldn't mind a more expensive one, but within reason . . . I don't like big, outrageous sized rings anyway. I'd much prefer a delicate, pretty one.

 

[Frisky]

damn straight. 1 carat i thought was a pretty standard engagement ring. guess im not living in the right area.

anything over 2k's is asking to be drug in a dark alley and mugged.

 

[dullboy]

Honestly, Darling...

And now, on a more thread related comment, my friend Jeffrey Rackover, a.k.a. Jeffrey the Jeweler, told me that the average engagement ring is now between 3 and 4,5 carats.

3, 4 and 5 carats?

what drug are you on?

the average is like 60 or 70 points.

an average 4 carat diamond is like 60,000 - 90,000 bucks.

your friend jeffrey is an idiot.

 

[drrman]

3, 4 and 5 carats?

what drug are you on?

the average is like 60 or 70 points.

an average 4 carat diamond is like 60,000 - 90,000 bucks.

your friend jeffrey is an idiot.

DRRMAN Says DULLBOY is very RIGHT on this one

3-4 carats average...BULLSHIT

more like .5 carats....no way the average american buys a 4 carat ring...smoking something??

 

[gtrcivic]

for the person that said why spend so much $$ on a car.. heck, at least you get something out of it, until it does break down...a diamond what utile do you get out of it besides, my man bought me this...show off to your friends ???

 

[nycgirl]

for the person that said why spend so much $$ on a car.. heck, at least you get something out of it, until it does break down...a diamond what utile do you get out of it besides, my man bought me this...show off to your friends ???

I would be afraid that I would lose it. That's why I don't wear my grandma's ring. Rings and earrings, I always lose them.

 

[Forge]

My ex-wife was not into jewelry at all, she had two necklaces, a couple rings, and two pairs of earrings. She didn't want anything more than a couple hundred dollar ring. We had just bought a house, gotten engaged, and didn't have much spare cash.

So I spent $5,000 on a 1-carat princess cut that also had about .5-carats worth of little diamonds around the setting. It was the most beautiful damn thing I'd ever seen, it sparkled like it was on fire.

I didn't want my wife to wear some crappy couple hundred dollar ring, she meant more to me than that. And I'd spend at least that again if I ever get engaged to another woman. I mean for fuck's sake, how often do you buy the woman you love an engagement ring? Once, assuming the love lasts forever. And who gets engaged thinking it won't last forever?



You get out what you put in, period. Just like in the iron game.

 

[c3bodybuilding]

I designed my wife a beautiful antique setting in white gold (platinum does not go with an old looking antique setting) and had a few small diamonds mounted on the sides, and a 2.5 ct heart shaped center stone, d-e white, flawless. It took a while to be made because of how much work had to be done to make the band, but it was worth the wait and price! When she first saw that ring, no lie her jaw dropped and drool came out of her mouth LOL.

 

[chesty]

why bother, just get what you can afford if she really loves you it is the thought that counts and nothing else. if she is materialistic over a stone then you don't need her.