diamond addicted single gal... buy the ring anyway?

[chez]

Absolutely right to buy that ring - after you get the husband it''s not so easy to buy yourself whatever you want !

 

[Independent Gal]

It arrives on Thursday. I can''t wait!

Does anyone know how long it takes Tiffany to size a ring? Recent experiences? Or how much they charge?

Divergrrl: what''s the song you''re quoting?

 

[Kaleigh]

There won''t be a charge for sizing, it''s free. How long it will take?? Usually 2 weeks or so. I say this as the holidays are upon us, so get it to your local Tiff''s asap. I''m glad you ordered it, good for you!!!!

 

[muzzman]

You can every marry yourself.

http://hautespotsvancouver.com/blog/2006/07/opening-opening-opening.html

 

[Independent Gal]

Wowee. I guess 2 weeks isn''t that bad. And it''s free too? That''s fantastic! Do you think they''ll be snooty to me because I bought the ring second hand?

(Well, they''ve always been snooty to me before so why would they stop now! But maybe they''ll be extra snooty. I once went to Graff with my elderly cousin and the staff there were just so lovely! Friendly, kind, gracious. Even before they knew my cousin was looking to buy. And frankly, Graff makes Tiffany look like a Mall jeweler. That place is beyond heavenly. So why can''t the Tiff staff be gracious too?)

 

[Independent Gal]

Wow Muzzman. An rhr is one thing, and much as I think I''d make a fabulous wife, I think that''s a little...narcissistic even for ME! I bet those gals had a blast though. And frankly, that is JUST SO VANCOUVER!

 

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Date: 11/12/2006 6:09:54 PM
Author: Independent Gal
Here''s an update: I told my dad to ask his wife whether SHE thought it was neurotic. He just called me back and told me

''DW said:
1) Why the heck shouldn''t she get herself the ring if she wants it?
2) When I [step-mom] broke up with [ex] I went out and bought myself a big ruby ring [note to self... step-mom ''gets'' bling...must investigate further!]
3) It''s YOU [dad] that''s being neurotic about her not getting engaged!''

So, dad has conceded defeat before Mighty Step-Mom. Go step-mom!

And let the bling begin!

I will examine my motives carefully and send the ring back if I think I''m being silly. hey, I have a mortgage after all. But I suspect that once that baby arrives and I slide it on, it''s NEVER coming off!

Thanks so much for your advice and support, ladies.

I spot an excellent bonding opportunity!

 

[ellybelly]

Hey Independent Gal,
WHat is really weird is that in October of 2004, about 3 months after a boyfriend dumped me abruptly, I decided to buy myself the 1 carat marquise I always wanted . Just spontaneously one day I found the perfect loose diamond. It looked like an engagement ring that I wore on my third finger on my right hand. Then 2 weeks later at work while working overtime I met my now husband, we started dating immediately, and he asked me to marry him the week before Christmas. We dated about 6 weeks. Everyone always asks me why I wear my engagement ring on my right hand, and I only wear a channel set wedding band on the left hand. ( Husband and I went to Helzberg the afternoon he asked me to marry him and we both liked the same one ring and bought it after about 10 minutes at the store. Then I lost it 2 months later before I could get it insured or appraised. This was all pre pricesope so we got ripped off. Anyways I told my husband when we started dating that since I already got the diamond I wanted, I didn''t care how much he spent or what kind of ring he bought for my engagement ring. I think buying yourself something u alone picked out that u want and bought with your own money is better than any engagement ring because I look at my marquise and I am not reminded of another person, and I know that even if my husband died or left me or I left him, I could always wear that one. ( you know since most people don''t wear their engagement ring once they aren''t married). Sorry it was so long- I just had to post!
Ellen

 

[diamondfan]

I think it goes to NY for sizing, they are probably quoting a two week turn around and I think they size it for free if you got it there...

 

[diamondfan]

Independant, you GO for it and the heck with anyone who would nay say. I really do not think you will regret it. Cannot wait to see pics.

Deco, I wish I had gotten the stuff I liked when I got married, took dh to register and I cannot fathom why I did. He did not like anything I liked and vice versa, mine too ornate his too plain..meanwhile, I know that once I put the food on he would not care but did not think of that then. And I still like what I like back then, so I would have still been happy with it now!!! So, I just went out and bought 12 place settings of new silver, new china and new crystal, stuff that I like and will be thrilled to use. I am saving the other stuff for one of my sons when they get married. Kudos to you for doing that.

 

[Independent Gal]

Yes definitely a bonding opportunity. the first thing I''m going to do the next time I visit dad and step-mom is ask to see that ruby!

Ellen, that''s so funny about meeting your husband right after you bought the ring. (Maybe he was draaaaawn iresistably by the sparkle!) It''s weird but since the day we broke up I''ve had this overwhelming feeling that I''m just about to meet a wonderful match. I know it''s totally irrational to have a ''gut feeling'' but everything seems full of possibility. Well, if not everything, then at least the warm-hearted, interesting, and totally hot blond at work who keeps asking me out.
But at the same time I''m in absolutely no hurry. Being single is great in its own way. I''m getting so much work done, seeing my friends more... and I don''t have to shave my legs.

 

[sumbride]

Hey Independent Gal... so glad you bought your bling!

I have a story to share as well...

After a bad breakup, my parents decided to take me with them on a business trip to St. Lucia. It turned out to be at Sandals! ARGH! A couples resort, ALONE? But I had a fabulous time, really lived it up and anytime anybody asked why I was alone, which they did, a lot, I''d say "I love MYSELF!" A month after I got back, tan and confident, I met my FI. We''re going back to the same resort on our honeymoon! This time I won''t be alone, but I''ll never regret rocking the place as a single gal!

 

[divergrrl]

Independent Gal..

The song is Independent Women by Destiny''s Child.

Its on the first Charlie''s Angel movie soundtrack.

"Shoes on my feet? I bought em''

Car I''m driving? I bought it

Rock I''m rocking? I bought it...cuz I depend on me"




Its a fun song. Better than "I will survive" for a break up anyday.

Enjoy your ring!

Jeannine