Non-Diamond Engagement Ring

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Originally posted by: LolaWiz
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: LolaWiz
I think for an engagement ring, it would be BEAUTIFUL if you got an emrald cut aquamarine ring with perhaps small diamonds on the sides.!

That's actually a really good idea. Small diamond clusters are cheap.

Or you can just delve into the world of stolen jewels. :D

- M4H

yes... like this one: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://I honestly would love this ring personally.[/b]]http://www.mysolitaire.com/Jewelry/JewelryDetails/Template4.asp
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*cough* iamwiz *cough*

 

Fingolfin269

Lifer
Feb 28, 2003
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I refuse to ever buy a 'real' diamond for various reasons. The main reason being the politics and the next being that it is a ripoff.

Buy a fake one if you want or go with some of the other suggestions but stick to your guns. I have a feeling the cost is not your primary reason for wanting to avoid the 'real' diamond purchase.
 

lokiju

Lifer
May 29, 2003
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I got my now wife a blue topaz engagement ring since she doesn't like diamonds.

Even more so now after seeing the movie Blood Diamond. :p

 

PhoenixOrion

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Majority of the English royal family engagement rings are blue sapphires.

Check out Princess Diana's huge sapphire engagement ring. google it.
 

Turin39789

Lifer
Nov 21, 2000
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We'll the order has been put in and payment is processing. Now I just have to decide if I'm actually going through with this.
 

DougK62

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Mar 28, 2001
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If SHE is the one that initiated the convo about no diamond then I think it's fine. I've known other married women who did not want a diamond - one couple wears bracelets and one the woman just wears a simple band (no jewel).

 

imported_Imp

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Well the diamond is just a cultural norm that mass media and advertising (read: De Beers) gave the West. Yes, been taking some sociology. Don't have to abide by what the diamond companies told you.
 
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Lola

Originally posted by: Turin39789
This is what I'm leaning towards, I liked the setting below better but the jewler has said that the sapphires will look better as round stones and will be brighter than a princess cut
Round Setting

This jewler uses untreated sapphires(no heat)


Option #1:
Stuller setting number 120618 in X-1 white gold alloy, about 5 grams, 14K requiring no rhodium, stays white forever.

Center stone precision hand cut, minimum 6mm royal blue sapphire, round cut, your choice Madagascan or Australian, (they look identical to me, but I have both), approx 1.2+ carats in weight.

Side stones...matched pair of superior quality white sapphire round cut, approx 1/3 carat each.

$820




These are a different jewler in this setting

These stones are heat treated

Option #2:
Ceylon Oval Cut Blue & White Sapphire Ring 14KWG 1.80 carats total weight
5.4 grams of 14KWG
pair of 3.25 princess cut top quality white sapphires approximately
0.55-0.60 carats
premium quality oval Ceylon blue sapphire 1.25 carats (excellent rich
cornflower blue color, eye-clean clarity, top brilliance)
$975

Option #3:
Madagascan Pear Cut Blue & White Sapphire Ring 14KWG 2.25 ctw
5.6 grams of 14KWG
pair of 3.25 princess cut top quality white sapphires approximately
0.55-0.60 ctw
top quality dark blue pear cut Madagascan sapphire 1.70 carats (near
flawless clarity, dark blue color, cobalt blue brilliance)
$1075

Go with the round cuts. They seem to have more brilliance no matter what stones you choose!

That will be amazingly beautiful! I am sure she will love it!
PS, any ideas how you will propose?! :D
 

Turin39789

Lifer
Nov 21, 2000
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Originally posted by: LolaWiz
Originally posted by: Turin39789
This is what I'm leaning towards, I liked the setting below better but the jewler has said that the sapphires will look better as round stones and will be brighter than a princess cut
Round Setting

This jewler uses untreated sapphires(no heat)


Option #1:
Stuller setting number 120618 in X-1 white gold alloy, about 5 grams, 14K requiring no rhodium, stays white forever.

Center stone precision hand cut, minimum 6mm royal blue sapphire, round cut, your choice Madagascan or Australian, (they look identical to me, but I have both), approx 1.2+ carats in weight.

Side stones...matched pair of superior quality white sapphire round cut, approx 1/3 carat each.

$820




These are a different jewler in this setting

These stones are heat treated

Option #2:
Ceylon Oval Cut Blue & White Sapphire Ring 14KWG 1.80 carats total weight
5.4 grams of 14KWG
pair of 3.25 princess cut top quality white sapphires approximately
0.55-0.60 carats
premium quality oval Ceylon blue sapphire 1.25 carats (excellent rich
cornflower blue color, eye-clean clarity, top brilliance)
$975

Option #3:
Madagascan Pear Cut Blue & White Sapphire Ring 14KWG 2.25 ctw
5.6 grams of 14KWG
pair of 3.25 princess cut top quality white sapphires approximately
0.55-0.60 ctw
top quality dark blue pear cut Madagascan sapphire 1.70 carats (near
flawless clarity, dark blue color, cobalt blue brilliance)
$1075

Go with the round cuts. They seem to have more brilliance no matter what stones you choose!

That will be amazingly beautiful! I am sure she will love it!
PS, any ideas how you will propose?! :D


There you are! I had given up on you, if you see this, look at the post above yours, that's the finished product.