Or is cubic zirconia OK??? I am ok with a cubic zirconia but my boyfriend does not agree. I feel why spend a fortune if you don't have to. Plus the money saved could go towards the wedding or something. Does anyone agree or am I alone??
2007-01-16 15:47:15 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Tell him you'd prefer to have a CZ for now, which he can replace with a diamond as a special anniversary present when you have fewer expenses that need to be a higher priority. Remind him that starting out a marriage without debt is a priceless gift to yourselves and worth far more than a real diamond will ever be.
2007-01-16 15:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ianae 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think getting a cubic zirconia is fine if it is going to be a problem financially to spend the money on a diamond ring. You can always upgrade at a later time, when you can better afford a real diamond. Many many brides are given a cheaper diamond and then decide to upgrade to a better quality or bigger stone later on for an anniversary, so why not you...My only suggestion would be to purchase a moderate size cubic zirconia stone so it looks realistic. When you upgrade you most likely will want to get a larger stone. Nobody should have to know except you and your fiance. It is nobody's business, so do whatever you want and whatever makes you feel comfortable. Congrats!
2007-01-16 20:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ! I'll be getting a ring with cubic zirconia. The suggestion was that he replace it with a diamond some year in the future, but truthfully, I do not want a diamond and won't allow him to do so.
Cubic zirconia is fine just as diamonds are fine. The only difference between diamonds and cubic zirconia is the price and that diamonds are flawed while cubic zirconia is perfect. This isn't something you can see with the naked eye either. Diamonds are flawed not just in form, but think about all the world problems like war and poverty that diamonds have caused. While these days it's likely that your diamond won't be a 'blood diamond', do you really want to wear a rock with such an hate-filled and greedy history?
2007-01-16 16:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a diamond. The Tiffany's diamond and setting I've wanted since I was about 12.
I, personally, would not be OK with cubic zirconium. But that is my opinion and not yours. If you are, and that is truly what you want, then go for it! You're right- put that money elsewhere. Remember too though that this is a ring you will wear for the rest of your life (or at least we hope!). You're going to look at it each day. If there's any ounce of inkling that you want a diamond, then get a diamond.
I don't know how much say you're beloved is going to give you in this! He may feel that he wants to go the traditional route and do it anyway.
Whatever you, he, or as a couple you decide, I hope the proposal is wonderful and that the ring is something you will cherish. Best wishes and congratulations!
2007-01-17 02:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by LovrsDrmrsnMe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm very anti cubic zirconia because it won't last. You get what you pay for. However, I'm also anti diamonds. :) (I'm kind of a pain in the butt.)
I got a gorgeous sapphire ring (100 tiny ones around the ring in a mobieus style) that is very unique. I get stopped on the street all the time with compliments. There are a lot of high quality gems out there that won't cost you an arm and a leg, but won't be as low rent as a CZ.
2007-01-17 04:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you are NOT alone - and good for you for realizing there are more important things than diamonds. And diamonds aren't for everyone - nor are large rings.
I've never personally been fond of large jewelery, especially solitare rings, and I thought it was ridiculous to spend a fortune on a ring - even one that I'll wear for the rest of my life. My fiance originally gave me another ring that was intended more as a promise ring, because he thought that I would want something he couldn't afford. We ended up going out that weekend and getting a "previously enjoyed" ring with six .025 carat diamonds - exactly what I'd been picturing - for just under $300. (I've heard several times that I can always get a bigger one later, but I love my ring - and what it stands for - and I'll never trade it in.)
A good friend of mine had a pearl engagement ring, because she didn't want a diamond. And a lot of women choose something semi-precious that's more "them" than a diamond.
Plus, I was at a wedding fair this past weekend where a $1200 diamond was mixed in with 400 cubic zirconias - if you picked it out, you got to keep it. I figured, if no one could tell, why the hell shouldn't you just get a fake one and save your money?!?
2007-01-16 16:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your wedding only lasts a day, your honey moon only lasts a week, but a diamond engagement ring will last forever! Cubic Zirconias start to fade and get dirty over time...
People are always saying things associated with marriage are a waste of money (i.e. the ring and the wedding)...but so are so many less important things in life (i.e. a car or big screen tv).
Treat yourself!
2007-01-17 00:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My thoughts on the whole engagement ring thing is that it doesn't really matter. All that matters is that he loves you and you love him..whatever ring he gives you know that he gave it to you because he loves you and that's what is important. I told my fiance i was willing to take a ring from the gumball machine cuz that's not what's important, the important thing like i said is that he loves you enough to buy you a ring to symbolize how much he loves you and that to me means more than if it's a diamond or cubic zirconia.
2007-01-16 16:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by Susan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, the hoop is basically an emblem and it does no longer should be diamond or authentic. AT 10, 15 or 25 years you would possibly want to get a authentic one, in case you mandatory to. I actually have a replica ring of a particular ring and that i continually placed on the fake one even as in tremendous public places. My ring became exceeded down via generations and extemely severe priced and correctly worth significantly better than $15K. hence I had a pretend ring made to verify so in case I lose it or stolen it truly isn't any massive deal. no man or woman is responsive to the version and that i do no longer tell everyone. No ones corporation. also, verify resources sells and different jewelers.
2016-11-24 22:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you are happy with a cubic zirconia, than your b/f should be happy :)
Weddings are expensive...save the money.
Your b/f may be concerned about ppl thinking he is cheap or trying to fool you though...that may be his concern.
I have a diamond, but I wasn't expecting it...my husband just did it by himself...
Good luck!
2007-01-17 02:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by Newmomofone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engagement is usually diamond and Marriage is wedding band(plain).
As for whether its diamond or cubic zirconia, its up to individual. Why your husband selected diamond is most probably he wants to give you something which woman love most, that is diamond. Alos, he wants you to look good in front of your family, relatives and friends.
Imagine if others find out he bought you a diamond substitute? He just want you to feel good, thats all. Accept his gratitude, but then again, if this is weighing too much on your expenses and future wedding arrangements; then you'll have to discuss with him on your concerns and that you dont mind any ring, as long as its from his heart....
That's no money can buy, priceless!
Cheers! Happy Wedding...
2007-01-16 15:52:52 · answer #11 · answered by Mary 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋