Ketia0 0 #1 October 25, 2010 Dunno if this, or the womens forum would be better. I am wanting to buy an engagment ring. I went to Jareds and saw the prices and almost cried. My girlfriend picked out the ring that she loves. See attached photo. Anywho. I have a friend who works with diamonds. She said she can get me the ring and the diamond for $6900... Here are the specs SI 1 G in color 1.21 Carat for the center stone 1.86 total carat weight Brilliant cut AIG certified 14k white gold. Is that a good deal? Any and all help is MUCH appreciated!! Also, at Jareds, this same ring and wedding band go for $2100 with no stone."In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #2 October 25, 2010 Does she really need that ? Think about it..... Does a ring really mean anything ? I think its all about bragging rights...i don't want to rain on your parade and i wish all the best,,but gezzz smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #3 October 25, 2010 What the hell is THAT??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #4 October 25, 2010 Buy her a rig insteaad. It's cheaper, you can use it occasionally, and if she doesn't appreciate it you know you won't be jumping long or married long. topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 October 25, 2010 Check out Sam's Club, they have pretty good prices and the jewelry has pretty good ratings.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #6 October 25, 2010 went we decided to get married, she told me she did not want a ring. "every time a wear a ring and wash my face, in spins around and the stone scratches my face." we decide to have custom rings made with symbols that represented our love for each other. i asked her since no ring, what could i give her...."coffee in bed every morning for the rest of my life." yep. thats what i do! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #7 October 25, 2010 Quote Does she really need that ? Think about it..... Does a ring really mean anything ? I think its all about bragging rights...i don't want to rain on your parade and i wish all the best,,but gezzz I've tried that and my gf doesn't buy it. Sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #8 October 25, 2010 That's a lot of jump tickets. Just saying...."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketia0 0 #9 October 25, 2010 It is.. I ahte to sound Cliche'... But.. Shes worth it. "In this game you can't predict the future. You just have to play the odds. "-JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #10 October 25, 2010 Bad color and heavy imperfections. You are probably getting ripped off. Also, does she really need so huge a diamond? Too big and that thing can get banged off. If you are willing to spend 7 grand, why not get a better color and a much higher imperfection level with a smaller diamond. And stay away from the mall jewelers. They are all crap and way overpriced._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #11 October 25, 2010 QuoteThat's a lot of jump tickets. Just saying.... thats exactly what we concluded. and, diamonds are just rocks, silly little rocks. jumps are living! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #12 October 25, 2010 Quote It is.. I ahte to sound Cliche'... But.. Shes worth it. Pawn Shops have some extraordinary jewelry sometimes.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #13 October 25, 2010 Quote It is.. I ahte to sound Cliche'... But.. Shes worth it. No no no no. don't do that She'll ask you why you didn't buy a better stone. "What?, I'm only worth Seven Grand???!!"_____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #14 October 25, 2010 Quote Buy her a rig insteaad. It's cheaper, you can use it occasionally, and if she doesn't appreciate it you know you won't be jumping long or married long. top I told my husband if he was going to spend 7-8 grand on me, I wanted a brand new rig. We ended up buying claddagh rings for our wedding bands and they doubled as engagement rings for us as well. (outwarded facing before we married, inward facing once we married.) Austin, congrats, I am so happy for you! ETA: I would suggest buying from a locally owned jeweler. They likely have something similar but UNIQUE (I know if I had gotten a diamond I wouldve wanted something unique), and then youre also supporting your local community. Also, if she's into vintagey type stuff, estate sales are another place to look (i know it may be creepy to own a dead persons ring, but to say "Yeah, my ring was made in 1920, and is one of a kind" is pretty cool) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #15 October 25, 2010 The price sounds Outrageous...go to a pawn shop, they have rings from thousands of suckers that paid retale....Then go buy a box at a jewlery store... Gawd I hope she gives great head on command, for that much money on a ring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #16 October 25, 2010 I'll give this advice having did the ring shopping not long ago. Think past the engagement ring and into the full wedding band. Set a max price and stick to it. Its really easy to get into the trap of "just a bit more" stone or "just one grade higher" but in the end the money you are putting into the ring is money you are taking away from things like the wedding, a house or even car payments. Look at the size of her hands, a 1+ caret stone might be too large on it, I know that when we looked at 1.2-1.5's on my wifes hands it looked too large and drew way too much attention to the ring. Also a ring like that really limits the options for a wedding band so it might need to be both the engagement and wedding band. If she wants a separate band also for the wedding ring think long and hard about what those options are.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AviationTD 0 #17 October 25, 2010 If you want my opinion, the price for that ring you shown is not worth it. I bought a similar ring like this three years ago for less than half of your price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #18 October 25, 2010 Quote Quote Does she really need that ? Think about it..... Does a ring really mean anything ? I think its all about bragging rights...i don't want to rain on your parade and i wish all the best,,but gezzz I've tried that and my gf doesn't buy it. Sucks. WOW, you men are dating the WRONG women... I'm sorry, but it's a freaking rock (oh, and have your women watch blood diamonds). There is by far more beautiful less expensive jewelry out there... AND there is so much more out there you can invest that money in : House, vacation, college fund for the kids, etc etc. Good luck gent's... g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #19 October 25, 2010 I simply gave my wife a motorcycle...that was over 30 years ago...seems to have worked,, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v400/onekick/wedding.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #20 October 25, 2010 Instead of swallowing one of the greatest marketing scams of the 20th century, spend the money on something of value. http://www.wisebread.com/the-greatest-story-ever-sold-is-a-fantasy-covered-in-blood"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #21 October 25, 2010 +1 I read not to long ago a story on the few families that own most of the worlds diamomnd mines/reserves,,,come to find out there is at least a gallon jug sized full of diamonds available for every man women and child alive,,,they just dish it out a bit at a time creating an illusion of being precious and one of a kind.....and millions fall for it.....there is a reason that diamonds are not a commodity like gas,copper, silver,,etc,,,,three cheers to women who see past the bs and gho for smart investments and fun.....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #22 October 25, 2010 QuoteInstead of swallowing one of the greatest marketing scams of the 20th century, spend the money on something of value. http://www.wisebread.com/the-greatest-story-ever-sold-is-a-fantasy-covered-in-blood +1 .... no kidding. so lets see, what could we get for that kind of money...hmmm, more education at a school, a rig...ok, guys lets hear some more... ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #23 October 25, 2010 I would agree with the advice to actually try on rings and see how big it looks on her finger. That'd be a big stone. Does she use her hands? One thing to consider for the stone would be a cultured diamond. There's a thread about that kind of stuff here (because you know that everything worth discussing has been discussed on dz.com ). That's a pretty ring -- she must be really special. Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rnicks 0 #24 October 25, 2010 QuoteBuy her a rig insteaad. It's cheaper, you can use it occasionally, and if she doesn't appreciate it you know you won't be jumping long or married long. top That's brilliant!! Totally what I'm asking for if I ever get married!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #25 October 25, 2010 QuoteQuoteInstead of swallowing one of the greatest marketing scams of the 20th century, spend the money on something of value. http://www.wisebread.com/the-greatest-story-ever-sold-is-a-fantasy-covered-in-blood +1 .... no kidding. so lets see, what could we get for that kind of money...hmmm, more education at a school, a rig...ok, guys lets hear some more... Pay off debt, partial down payment on a home, REALLY nice vacation, more for the wedding, more for things you can actually use (computers, phone upgrades etc). Basically there's WAY more usefull things to spend your money on than a tiny piece of shiney rock.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
