Gettin non-jewelery husbands to invest in nice jewelery

[Matata]

Way to go sparker.

If hubby protests, just tell him you fell under the spell of PS and cannot be held responsible for your actions. We'll want pictures of course.

 

[sparker]

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On 7/28/2004 6:40:03 PM Matata wrote:

Way to go sparker.

If hubby protests, just tell him you fell under the spell of PS and cannot be held responsible for your actions. We'll want pictures of course.----------------

I had no idea what a thread I created. My husband knows what I did and he emailed me from his work and told me I was bankrupting us -not-. He was of course exagerating and joking with me. He seems fine and resolved to my resolve. I've been mildly bugging him for a while so I think he expected such a move. When I start visualizing dreams they come true!

Yes, I'll send pics when the whole deal is done. I go on vacation to beautiful nothern Michigan for two weeks shortly. The diamond comes August 16th for inspection and final acceptance and then I have to decide how to set it. Good old Gold told me the diamond is so white that it would look great in yellow gold which is what my wedding band is. Maybe set with baguettes on the side would be fun. I just purchased a digital camera, so I'll experiment and see how the pics come out.

Suz

 

[sparker]

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On 7/28/2004 5:56:22 PM JennyN wrote:

Sparker, I just laughed out loud at you! I was looking through this post & noticed you said you'd decided to wait till your 30th anniversary, then 2 or 3 posts later, you said you'd just purchased a stone!

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Yeah, I know. A rather impetuous move on my part. But if I don't do anything, nothing (in terms of jewelry purchases) would happen. GOG had a great diamond at a great price and I just decided to go for it. Actually it was one of you guys who encouraged me, I think.

Suz

 

[Blue Eyes]

Well alrighty then !!!! Your husband will likely take one look at the happiness that your new diamond brings you and wonder why he didn't buy one for you sooner ! My experience with my husband is that while he might not understand my jewelry passion, he wants to make me happy. Because of this, in recent years he has been very generous in his gifting of gold, diamonds and tanzanite treats!

 

[Jennifer5973]

Congratulations!

I am sorry to have missed this thread all these days... I would have suggested printing out stones from one of the vendors and leaving them allover the house...that helped me out a lot recently!

I am so happy for you! Sounds like you got a great diamond at a great price--it will be stunning!

I can't wait to see pix.

Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself. Lord knows, I don't have a problem doin' it.

 

[cflutist]

Yes, Mr. Jennifer5973 and websailor (my husband) don't seem to have this problem. I tried to get websailor to talk me out of a large diamond jewelry purchase (at least it is a large one for us) saying we could use the money to remodel the bathrooms instead. But, he kept encouraging me to get it (I think it is because our 7th anniversary is coming up). So today I placed the order with Wink and now I must wait for his creation. (Wink, I hope you are reading this). So what's better, a new bauble or new faucets, toilets and tubs? My husband wants me to have the new bauble instead.

 

[noobie]

sparker,


good for you.... maybe he will see how happy you are with it and take the hint. It didn't take much for me. Most husbands like to make their wives happy.




cflutist: I gotta see that 9 ct tennis bracelet ... or whatever you are getting

 

[websailor]

What???? !!!!!! 9 carats? I thought she said .9 (POINT 9!!!) carats. I figured we could afford a couple of grand easily....

Now I'm worried

Websailor

 

[websailor]

He, he, he... Just kidding.

My Princess got what she wanted cause she ordered it herself. We did talk about it...she was hoping I would talk her out of it (the PS spell), but no go there because I know how much she likes her jewelry and she deserves it....

Websailor
(Now I can do these)

 

[Iceman]

He is just not talking to the right person. Who wants to go to a jewelry store were they are like vultures on your back and have their hand in your pocket.

The internet is not the answer a typical Jewelry store is not the answer. There is a way. Believe me I know.


Ive had many customers like that and now they cant wait to visit me and buy jewelry.

Its all on how you appoach them. I know how they feel, Im a man also.

We are different.

 

[sevens one]

Way to go Sparker. Good for you.
I can't wait to see the finished project.

 

[websailor]

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On 7/26/2004 10:54:35 AM Mara wrote:







Hmmm, one would hope that after almost 25 years that you know best how to get his attention in a positive way.

What works for one hubby may not work for another. How have you gotten him to see your point of view in the past? What approach has worked positively vs negatively?


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I'll guess at the URL - www.VictoriaSecrets.com might be that extra incentive???

 

[sparker]

Hi,

Back from the very cold (we had terrible weather for 1 of our weeks) UP of Michigan and am greatly anticipating my diamond from GOG to arrive sometime next week. Was so surprised that this thread has continued in my absense. When all is finished, I will post pics of my new ring. I am keeping my original e-ring intact and have decided to wear it on occasion, too. I'm going to feel a little self-conscience wearing a 1ct. at first but, I'm sure I'll get used to it.

Suz

 

[cflutist]

Sparkler, you'll love it. And being a flutist, your audience will really see it since it is on your left finger!!

 

[sparker]

cflutist,

How does it feel when your moving your fingers to lets say the Ibert concerto. I'd probably have to take it off or make sure it s a good fit. How fun to think about it

Suz

 

[cflutist]

sparkler, just fine. Enjoy your new ring.

 

[chrono]

To Sparker and Cflutist,

This is off topic. Is it difficult to learn how to play a flute? I have a very strong background in music as a classical pianist (Royal School of London certified, played since I was barely 5 years old and still playing) and was 2nd chair violinist in the Central Penn Symphony for 2 years. The flute looks very elegant and I've been tempted to try it for many years. What are your opinions? You can PM me since this is off topic.