Okay, My Grandmother gave me her engagement ring to give to my girlfroiend and soon to be fiance. The ring is very similar to what she asked specifically for. I know she will like the ring as she loves my grandma and after talking to her frinds and sister I am positive she will feel touched and honored to have the ring. Here is the problem....I wanted to get her .75 to 1.0 carat diamond. the ring my grandma gave me is a little under .5 carat. It has two very small stones onthe side of the main one. Do you think I could put two .25 carat stones on the side? Or is this impossible. Any other ideas to make the ring a little more unique for my girlfriend without completely changing or ruining the original ring? The most I can describe of the ring is that it has a platinum band, one single round diamond in a bezzled (????) setting and two very small diamonds on either side. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
2007-10-01 02:54:26 · 12 answers · asked by the coast with the most 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Exchanging the stone for a larger one does have a certain appeal, but since it is a bezel setting instead of a prong setting it's going to be more expensive to replace. Not to mention the fact that older diamonds were cut using different methods than today (there were no lasers back then) and you really do have a unique piece.
You also may hurt your grandmother's feelings. This is a ring she has cherished. Imagine your grandfather going to pick it out when he was young! The ring has history.
Buy your future fiancée a pair of diamond earrings (Blue Nile also sells earrings) or get her a nicer wedding band to go with the ring. I also like the right-hand ring idea for your one-year anniversary.
2007-10-01 03:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Meredith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't change the ring. Your girlfriend should appreciate it for exactly what it is. It doesn't matter how big the diamond is. If it does matter to her then there is a problem. If it matters to you it's probably because you want to impress people. You already said she'll like the ring. The best part is that it's unique, she'll be the only girl around with a ring like that. In the end, it's not the ring, it's the love behind the ring.
2007-10-01 03:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by Baker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you do not do anything to the original ring.
I am into jewelry. These old settings are unique.
Diamond Size does not matter here; it is the thought and love. If you were purchasing a new one, it would be different.
What you could do, is to add another band of diamonds. A diff ring on another day. Or maybe the same day. Your choice.
OK idea: what if you match a pair of ear tops to go with this ring...
That way you give her enough diamonds.
2007-10-01 03:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has a chance, but if the Lakers continue to play as poorly as they are right now they won't even get to the Finals. Also if they miss out this year none of the key players on that team is getting any younger. So this might be Kobe's last chance at another ring.
2016-05-18 00:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your grandmothers ring just the engagement ring. If so then when the band needs to be bought go and get the one that she wants. Get the diamonds on the ring from there. That way you don't have to change the ring, just add to it.
2007-10-01 04:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by rae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds lovely as is, and there's nothing wrong with the carat size! You can buy her a lovely wedding band to go with it.
2007-10-02 01:21:36 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont change it, it will take away how special it is. If anything, you can get an enhancer or band, with the type of diamond you would like for her to have. good luck and congrats
2007-10-01 09:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by chicalichica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave it-any changes no longer makes it the special gift that it is-you could always go for a more elaborate wedding band to go with it.
2007-10-01 06:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know that I'd change it at all.
She may not want it changed at all, coming from your grandma. You could ask her if she wants to add another stone later. Perhaps then that could be your wedding gift to your bride.
2007-10-01 03:03:15 · answer #9 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would leave the accent stones alone and make the center stone larger. See a jewler and they will be able to tell you if it's possible.
2007-10-01 03:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by L H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋