2007-04-14 13:25:37 · 19 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Why is it that ppl always suggest diamonds when that wasn't one of the choices presented? Diamonds aren't for everyone. I have a diamond engagement ring and I actually prefer to wear a ring without any gemstones at all.
I say go with the quartz. Rose quartz is known as the "love stone" so its appropriate. I think this is a great idea for an engagement ring: something unique that has less to do about the material value and more to do about how you feel.
2007-04-14 13:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you aren't going to do the real stone thing, than what the previous poster meant to say was moissanite. Moissanite are the diamond- look alike that jewelers can't tell the difference between. Gorgeous stones and yes they are quite expensive. But half -third of the price of diamond.
Diamonique is next. Then cubic. Both of those at least have some of the shine of a real diamond.
Many people do not do the diamond engagement ring. It is a fairly new thing. Sapphires, rubies, and other stones are popular choices. Recently white sapphires have been created that have the same sparkle as a diamond and the common observer would never know.
Now for the 2 choices mentioned in the question. Rhinestone is the only one with sparkle.
I realize you were joking and this was a silly question so I guess here is the real answer--
Get her the quartz. You can find it in the ground in every state. It has no value so when she loses it you can easily replace it. Not to mention you don't even have to mount it on a ring. More common than granite and definitely easier to replace. Or when you move on to the next gf if she doesn't give it back, no biggie. You can get the next fiance a rhinestone.
2007-04-14 15:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
DO NOT do a rhinestone. I haven't even heard of a ring with a rhinestone before. I'm looking on line and you're looking at spending what... 10 bucks top on that?
I guess I'd like to know why you aren't looking at something more "signifying" for your love... Also, you might want to run the idea past her to see what she's looking for.
I can only imagine the disappointment on her face when she finds out that you didn't invest in the ring... Wait two months, save some money and buy her something real....
If she isn't in to diamonds, look at something from her heritage or yours... Don't outspend yourself, but don't make her feel bad when people ask her to see the ring... Because many people will, and she'll be embarassed.
2007-04-15 05:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the reason for your question, but want to mention one thing. If your fiance or husband wants to upgrade the stone, it will work. However, if you have an engagement ring that you aren't pleased with, please consider something. I'm sure your fiance did the very best he could when he bought the ring. To him it's a symbol of his love for you. Maybe it would be nice if he had more money, but he probably doesn't. IF you take it upon yourself to upgrade the diamond, then are you saying that his money is not good enough for you? It's worth consideration. When my husband bought my engagement ring, it was a stretch to afford it. The diamond is beautiful, but small compared to what we could afford today. He's offered to upgrade it, or to put a larger diamond in the ring. However, we're not done it because the ring I have has so much meaning to me. It's the original one he gave me and I really treasure it more than any other piece of jewelry I own. It's not the size, but what it symbolizes. BTW, best wishes on a long and happy marriage!
2016-05-20 01:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rhinestone?? Look, I'm not a jewel-hungry gal, but a rhinestone does NOT reflect love. If you are concerned about financial costs, get her a small diamond, or else look into less expensive stones such as pearls. Go for inexpensive, but not for CHEAP. The ring is a symbol of your love and commitment. Search the internet and perhaps even eBay (buyer beware: lots of crap jewelry on eBay).
You could always open up an "engagement ring bank account", set aside maybe 10% of your earnings in it and accumulate some interest. The general rule of engagement thumb is the "3-month salary rule" -- what you would earn in 3 months should be what you'd pay for a ring, although it doesn't always have to be that way.
I'm sure if you talk to your special lady about not being able to afford a proper ring at this time, but you still want to be engaged at this time, she'd understand. If she doesn't, she's definitely not worth your time or your dime.
EDIT: WTF? 2 thumbs-downs? All I gave was logic. Must have a lot of jewelry-selling eBayers on here...
2007-04-14 13:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica C 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would have to say Quartz. Rhinestone is a synthetic diamond and may not last. Atleast Quartz is hard.
2007-04-14 13:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by missie_d_73 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go with a diamond for an engagement ring!
2007-04-15 04:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by Jamie316 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of the two, gun to my head - quartz, pink quartz.
However, if it's a question of finances, go with a CZ - some of them are totally amazing, and you can get a great gold ring for around 100.
2007-04-14 21:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with quartz, or some other inexpensive gem. Some other people have suggested that "diamonique" is nearly identical to real diamonds, but I've found that its just a brand name for cubic zirconia: http://www.24carat.co.uk/diamoniqueframe.html
2007-04-14 15:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamond are the traditional wedding and engagement rings. However, now many brides are choosing their favorite stones to have their engagement rings made of. Why don't you talk to your bride to be. God bless****
2007-04-14 13:28:40 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋