Find your diamond
Find your jewelry
shape
carat
color
clarity

Anxious to get the engagement ring

Status
Not open for further replies. Please create a new topic or request for this thread to be opened.
Gosh, I hope it won't be a let down after the engagement..... I am so excited, and I know exactly what my ring looks like- so I am very ready for that beauty to be on my finger
1.gif





I've built this up a lot too, hope there's no let down. I blame the guys for waiting so darn long! I blame this site too, I tried to stay away.... but I couldn't. Even the insane jealousy couldn't stop me.
naughty.gif





Sending some patience out to the ladies in waiting.....
loopy.gif





Maybe we could hear from some who are recently engaged to see if there's a letdown???




Bethany
 
patience for the ladies in waiting?? how about those of us waiting for this thread to show some ringy dingys!! (thanks EP
1.gif
) please give me each of your mans' numbers, they are going to get a phone call
9.gif


i can't wait to see everyone's rings
appl.gif
 
Yes, I saw that thread, which made me very excited as I had assumed from side shots that the x-prong was pretty high profile. You swayed the vote for me.
1.gif


However, that's a vatche, and I don't know if other vendors sell something very similar, or if it varies depending on the source? Hmm. Having not actually tried one on personally, I have no "real" experience in the matter.

That's a beautiful ring... I am very jealous. What are the specs on that diamond again?
 
How could it possibly be a letdown??? I think I'm more excited at the prospect of "actually" planning a future together than getting the ring. (BLASPHEMY!!!!!)

I think if you put too much emotional significance on an item--the ring, the dress, the cake, the reception--anything after would be a letdown. And I'd hate for my first day as a Mrs. to be "Well....that's it?"

Ergo I intend on a very simple ring and a very simple wedding...so I can keep the focus on the marraige, and not the wedding. Or the ring.
2.gif
 
Goldengirl,




You're absolutely right. I guess for me I just feel like we're already engaged, since we've been talking about that for so long, so I'm anxious to get the planning started
1.gif
I know he's 'the one' and so I am so excited about being able to tell everyone and show off my beautiful ring! I think it's more about being able to announce it publicly or have an outward sign of our commitment at this point.
2.gif







Bethany
1.gif
 
I think I'll be so excited to actually be able to PLAN a wedding (as opposed to the pseudo planning that I've been indulging in) letdowns won't even cross my mind. No matter what though, the ring, the proposal, the asking of a life together with you...it takes a lot (or at least some anyway
2.gif
) of time, effort and thought from your sweetie - which should preclude a letdown, know what I mean? Even though we've talked about marraige forever, how could i not get sentimental when the person I love openly declares his love for me? And cements our commitment with a rock the size of Montana?
naughty.gif
hehe just kidding...I'd be happy with say...Nebraska.
tongue.gif


It'll be flurry of announcements, showing off of the ring (esp on ps) and then the whirlwind of wedding to-do lists. It'll be great.
 
I agree
1.gif
Goldengirl - you have a great attitude about this all...it's the way we're supposed to be, but sometimes the hype of all the other things get some people fixated on other aspects besides the most important. It's ok to be fixated, but hopefully it's all in good spirit because we love our honey's so much...and not because of the material things. I'm definitely not dismissing the fabulousness of these beautiful rings, thought - it's impossible
1.gif
Anyway, I have a feeling we're going to have a huge engagement weekend coming up soon, so keep checking back often! I am quite confident that everyone's man just wants to make this special so hopefully we can all remain patient
2.gif
...I know it's hard, but it will be so worth it when everything happens! I will just be so excited to tell/show the world how much we mean to each other and that we want to spend the rest of our lives together. I can't wait for that.

I do know a few "people" that have had let downs after it's all said and done...but that's because they set themselves up for it. All they could think about was rings and the wedding - the EVENT. They did get so focused on all the material aspect of the engagement & Wedding that they forgot about exactley what they were doing and what it meant. So they are like "what now?" when those parts are completed. Hopefully we can all enjoy all the aspects without forgetting what this all really means and how wonderful it will be to wake up to our sweetie for the rest of our lives...THAT'S the best part. This is such an exciting time, but the real prize is having this wonderful man/women (for you guys reading) to share your life with. Anyway, sorry so long, ...obviously I feel very passionate about the subject.
2.gif


I am so happy right now - and giddy with excitement...
appl.gif


EDIT: typo's
 
I agree completely. The only way there could be a letdown is if you're focusing on the wrong things.



There's no letdown after getting engaged. I was proposed to without a ring, (I got it over a year later) and from that moment to today, there's been nothing but excitement and joy about spending my life with the man of my dreams.



If you make it all about appearances and material things, of course, once there will be a letdown after all the excitement disappears.



I stare at my ring every day. My fiance says I'm making a fool of myself in public by walking around with my left hand out. I don't care. It's gorgeous. The lobby of my office building makes it look blinding, and that's something for an EC.



I understand the concept of a letdown. Suddenly all the anticipation you've built up is gone. I also think that it's usually replaced with new anticipation of a wedding, getting to show off your engagement, being able to call each other "my fiancee" and always being able to replay in your mind the exact moment when he asked you to stay with him forever.



It just wasn't a let down to me,
 
Just one more thing on that. I truely hope I didn't offend anyone with my comments - that was the last thing I was trying to do
2.gif
I'm as excited as everyone else about the ring/engagement/wedding as well! Unfortunately, the girls that I spoke of(aquaintances of mine) did have their thoughts focused in the wrong direction...I think some would even admit it
sick.gif
That was their case - but the ideal scenerio would be to enjoy and bask in it all! You all seem very sincere about your loved one and I certainly didn't mean for it to seem like I was talking about anyone here.

Anyway, just wanted to clarify
1.gif


Happy Thursday!
 
Oh, I know what you all mean--and these rings are all FABULOUS!!--and I'm glad nobody took offense at what I said.
1.gif


My bf (the thought of someday calling him my "fiance" and then, my "husband" is the best thing ever!) gets nervous when I visit this site...I think he thinks I'll be blinded by all the (admittedly fantastic) diamonds and then be disappointed when he can't get me a 1.2 carat E VS1 H&A. I try to convince him I don't WANT a 1.2 E VS1 H&A (though I'd love a .5!), but he's still uneasy. Poor guy.
2.gif
He doesn't understand that it's the excitement of the newly-affianced looking forward to a life together that I get caught up in...the ice is just a bonus.
2.gif
 
Well, if I may offer the perspective of the lady-no-longer-in-waiting, about to go off to a romantic mountain getaway to celebrate seven years of marriage...

There was no let down. Not after the ring -I was giddy about the proposal and prospect of marrying this amazing man- and not after the wedding, which was a wonderful event in our lives.

What I did find after wedding and honeymoon were over was that I suddenly had a lot of spare time on my hands!!! I don't know where that's disappeared to since then, but I do remember a distinct feeling of "hmmmmm.... there's nothing to DO!" It was just that the wedding planning, even though it was for a simple and smallish one, had taken up every spare moment for nine months, and it was strange to get home and not have 82 things that absolutely had to get done before the next day.

Looking back, I would go back and do it all over again in a heartbeat
1.gif
.
 
Ladies-
There was NO letdown, I'm happy to report! It was FABULOUS!!!! And now I am engaged with the most beautiful ring on my finger, and the most wonderful man by my side..... I may start crying again.
My post will be up somtime today - I'll try to figure out how to take photos.....

Keep the faith!
-AH
 
congrats AH! was it the ring that you thought? i'm still so proud of you for not looking!
 
YAY A.H.!!! You waited a long time for that! Congrats! cn't wait to see pics
 
congragulations A.H.!
appl.gif
another one happily crossing her name off the list...can't wait to see pics of your ring!
 
Congrats! Now get on that camera! We need pics to keep us busy
1.gif
 
Okay we need stories and pics asap!

So jealous, I'm still on the list, after all
sad.gif


Can't wait to see that beauty- and Congrats! I am so happy for you~

Bethany
 
The unofficially offical ladies in waiting of forthcoming e-rings...(updated)

Me (lsmathis1)
Melissa
ChooChoo
Bethanying
Sparkler29
GingerBcookie
Goldengirl
JennaJ


Congrats to Audrey Hepburn - now officially in a new club
2.gif
Can't wait to see pics!
 
Ok ladies in waiting... here is the long awaited proposal story and pics of the ring later in the day... they are being devoloped. Not sure how they are going to come out....

John proposed on a very fitting Wednesday night. Wednesday was always the night that we spent together. John was on his way over and called me from the road. He told me that he was stuck in traffic, and he would like me to run to the store for him. He asked me if I would go right then. The store is literally 2 seconds from my house, so I was a little perplexed as to why he wanted me to go right then. When I got back, he was already in the house and he was acting strange and had our music playing. He said some wonderful things and got down on one knee and asked me. It was the most wonderful day of my life.
twirl.gif


John and Shana.jpg
 
Awwwwww! That's just so precious! Congradulations Jean! Wonderful rings everyone. Pls keep sharing.....
1.gif



Hello to everyone! Especially to the new club that I've just formally inaugurated myself to.
I saw my center stone a week ago. I have no clue when I'm getting THE ring. But I have to say, there's a nice support group here. It'll be cute to see 1 by 1 a lady drop off and another be enstated. So here we have the list:

Lsmathis1
Melissa
ChooChoo
Bethanying
Sparkler29
GingerBcookie
Goldengirl
JennaJ
Audrey Hepburn
Cute330xigrl - Waiting to Exhale Member#10

twirl.gif
twirl.gif
 
Well hello and welcome! There IS something about having a bunch of other ladies to commiserate with...plus, we can come on here and chat and not nag at our already stressed-out men!
2.gif
 
wait, can i join?

we haven't even given the stone to the setting guy yet (tomorrow!) so my loooong wait has not even begun.
sad.gif
but i want to be part of the club, too.

Edited to add: Jean! Congrats! and could the two of you be any cuter?
 
Thanks! Sorry the pic is so large... Pics of the bling to come
1.gif
 
Shana-
You two are too cute!! Love the picture.. Can't wait to see the ring pics.. FINALLY.
Melissa
 
Reena, Of COURSE you can join the club. Although I doubt you'll want to stick around as a member....
1.gif


Labor Day weekend coming up... Any holiday weekend hopefuls????
naughty.gif


Bethany
12.gif
 
all right sign me up! you're right, i'd prefer a fleeting membership . . . but unfortunately after we take the stone to the setting person tomorrow i'm looking at 4-6 weeks for the ring to even be completed, and then my BF claims he's going to hold onto it for a good while so that i don't see it coming.
cry.gif
just kidding, im excited about the surprise (since i helped pick the whole thing out) but i know it's going to KILL me!
 
Hang in there reena. Why will it take so long to have your ring set? Is your setting being custom made? I'm sorry if you already posted about your setting, I get people confused..
Meanwhile.. this weekend could be my weekend... but it just as well could not...As I've told several people this week who keep asking me WHEN I am getting the ring, I would have thought I would have had it for at least a week or so now, if I had guessed. Because that was what I wanted (A LOT) and he knew that.. I'm pretty disappointed, but I will still be just as excited when it actually happens. I feel like now that he missed the dates that I wanted it by.. it could be weeks more now, because what does he have to lose by waiting at this point.. I said something to him about a bridal show I want to go to on Sept 12th.. and he was like "Well its not like they won't let you in if you're not enagaged."...
sad.gif

ahhh.. so that is my vent.. I'll keep you all posted..
Melissa
 
hi MS: yes my setting is being custom made and the jeweler is something of an "artiste" who is of the "beauty cannot be rushed" school. (whatever.)

that's ok though, i've been so caught up in the flurry of picking the stone and the setting that i could use a little detox period before the proposal.

i honestly bet yours is coming any day now! he definitely has the ring?
 
i am not positive that it is in his possesion. It is possible that there was some sort of hold up in getting the ring/setting the stone.. It was ordered.. 5 weeks ago tomorrow, and they told us 2-3 weeks though.. so I would guess that he has it..
Melissa
 
Status
Not open for further replies. Please create a new topic or request for this thread to be opened.
GET 3 FREE HCA RESULTS JOIN THE FORUM. ASK FOR HELP
Jewelry Blog
PriceScope-Concierge-Ad
Find prime cuts.
Top