Engagement rings... Help please?
468134
Ok to start, you wear your engagement ring before your married. Then when you get married you add the wedding ring. You can wear them both. so no you dont have to take off your engagement ring on the wedding day. And lastly typically guys dont wear engagement rings, it isnt exactly common, but there is no law saying that they cant. Hope i helped!
489732
If there are diamonds, take the rings to a jeweler and have the stones reset into earrings, pendant, or something else that fits your style.\n\nHave the gold melted and used to make a new piece of jewelry. Some jewelers do custom work, so look around. You won't find those places in the mall, so use the phone book and call around.
1165753
Try this link http://www.nilecorp.com/store-cat.asp?categoryID=200208  and also www.fetpak.com  Both sell the inserts that say 10 kt, 14 kt. gold and sterling silver for earrings. You may want to call them directly and ask about similar tags for rings, bracelets, or whatever else you have.
976107
I have a weird suggestion for you:\n\nObtain a piece of jewelry.  Either buy it yourself, or pick something he gave to you (not your wedding ring), and send it to him.  Instruct him that it is his duty to bring the jewelry back to you in person, and that he must do this.  If he succeeds, he is rewarded with the ultimate gift: the presence of his loving wife.\n\nIt's out of the box, but it's about all I can think of... sorry...
562515
The engagement ring is traditionally worn on the left hand. Engagements rings are a tradition oraginally started in Italy (not to be confused with wedding rings, which are Egyptian), but in todays modern world you can wear it on either hand on any finger. My engagement ring is on my traditional third digit, left hand.\n\nBut remember, a lot of women don't get engagement rings (Princess Diana was given a necklace and earring set by Prince Charles for their engagement) they get other things. This can go from jewelry to gowns to any other "gift" a man is willing to shower on his affection. Some women don't even get anything for an engagement, but elect to put the money to better use, such as a house or even nicer wedding rings. \n\nMy engagement ring was actually my mother's (who is currently deceased) and my fiance hunted down my father (who I hadn't see in over 17 years) to get it or something else that belonged to my mother. It's a very cherished gift and we didn't have to spend a dime on it!
568064
Check eBay.  You can often find awesome deals there.  Just be careful and buy only from highly rated sellers.  My hubby bought me the most gorgeous hand-crafted Tanzanite ring for Christmas, it wasn't expensive, is very unique, and has an extremely detailed mounting.  Go on and browse!
1176283
I know this is tacky, but buddy, the only way not to lose out on the big bucks is to keep it for the next one. Then, just buy a different setting next time so it's not the same ring. You have to look at it for what it is - a rock. A thing. A possession. A cold material item. It does not represent anything anymore. It's just something you own. That's worth a lot of money. You'd be silly to throw that money away. Just don't tell a soul. Not your mom. Not your ex. Not your buddies. No one. This is your secret. And don't you feel bad for a minute, because it does not mean you won't love the next person any less. It just means you're smart with money. Do you think I go out and buy all new lingerie every time I get a new boyfriend? Sheets? Do you think I buy a new bed? Hell no. It's not realistic. It's too expensive. Use the diamond for the next setting. It's actually kind of beautiful and poetic. You gave your heart/diamond away once. It was returned to you, and you'll always be affected by that. But that doesn't mean you won't give your heart/diamond away again, and when you do, it won't be of any less value because you've loved once before.
822388
I don't normally do this, but that is bad advice.  Don't wait just because you are struggling financially.  Its not like he's a deadbeat!  2 jobs and in school!  Wow.  \n\nI don't know about a princess cut.. diamonds are insanely expensive.\n\nI found something else that I loved, and my wife loves it too.  Side benefit is A) far less expensive) and B) More unique and C)(even though this might clash with B) it is an older tradition.\n\nThe diamond industry has convinced us that a man is supposed to spend 2 months salary (!!!) on an engagement ring.  When you are broke, wanting to buy a house, in school, that's just silly.\n\nA Sapphire engagement ring.  I got mine from Hamilton Jewelers (in NJ), emerald cut sapphire with two trillion cut diamonds.  Its beautiful.  There are some others on Blue Nile (at least there were).  Some people do birthstones as well.\n\n**If that doesn't suit your style, get a CZ, replace it sometime in the future when Mr. Hardwork strikes it rich.  Are your friends gemologists?  Nobody has to know...\n\nGood luck!!
480796
What I understand from the description of this ring is that the "basket" is actually a bezel that will hold the stone in place. I can tell if you if it is absolutely required only if I see original ring.\n\nBut you must remember that an engagement ring is something that you may want to wear everyday. So stability of the diamond should be of prime importance other than just the design itself. Do not compensate on the setting for a little change in the design.\n\nAsk the jeweler to give you a 3-D image of the prospective change in the ring. I'm sure it will not be too bad if the look differs only from the side. Also see if he can make the "metal bar" decorative. Some rings actually use these bars as the element of interest in the design.\n\nYou can send me a picture of the original ring for more suggestions at surbhi.s.gupta@gmail.com
902076
Whatever comes straight from ur heart..the most simple and private proposal is the best..... trust me no matter how u do it... she will love it.. coz she loves u more than any1 and thats all that matters.... but dnt forget the ring,, even if its only sumthing thats worth 2 pounds,,, it wud be pricless to her... ;-)
799154
Being on the poor side of life i did not get an engagement ring til i was pregnant with our 2 kid and i got the wedding ring after #3 came along. Walmart is where we got the rings both times, they were doing a sale at the time and they were arougd $70.00. Thank god for lay-0-ways.
606205
How do you feel about him? How old are you? Are you ready for a big commitment? Whatever you decide, don't think that by taking the ring you give yourself to him. You can always give it back if you're uncomfortable becoming more serious with him.
908980
i would suggest something with a nice princess cut diamond in the middle with baguettes somehow incorporated into the ring, then the band just depends on what she likes whether she like yellow gold, white gold, platnium, etc. it would be nice to take her out to a nice dinner or something and make it happen very spontaneously, when she's least expecting it. as far as what to say, you shouldn't need help. if you really love her with all your heart what will say what you feel and it will come out naturally and it will be beautiful. good luck and congratulations!!
490023
ANOTHER ADVOCATE 4 EBAY\n\nI had an EBAY wedding! I got my dress, rings, shoes, bridesmaid dress, wedding night lingerie, all on ebay.  My ring is a marquise cut diamond - 1 carat, with two accent diamonds, 1/4 carat each, and small diamonds in the band (8 total), white gold. THe diamond is an I in color an SI in clarity. I paid less than $1400 with shipping. I love it. His ring was made of Tungsten steel, very shiny and different, and scratch resistent, he got his for under $20!\n\nAll depends what you are looking for, jewelry searches are easy on ebay and most sellers are very reputable, just check their ratings! My ring came from a seller in NY, they seemed to have the best deals.
708259
Maybe you could set your budget at $500, but not necessarily have to spend that amount. It should be the thought & sentiment that is put into buying the ring, not the value money wise. You can spend $30 on a ring, and it can mean more to her than spending $500 on one that you don't really like.\n\nGo for something that you know she will like, but also something that you will like to look at....... that's how my fiance chose my engagement ring (I know you're not going for an engagement ring, but just to give you advice)
272468
I think you should get her a one of a kind designer diamond or coloured diamond bracelet with matching earings and chain. Note that you have to talk one on one with the jeweler and tell them that you want to create something unique, elegant and outstanding! you know so that she will be the only one in the world who has it!  you know with women we can never have too much jewelery! that's a fact!
618188
yeah sur..go 2 a jeweller