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Blenheim,

They''re *gorgeous,* but I doubt I''d like them on me. I tried on a princess, because I just *knew* I wanted a princess cut stone, but guess what? It looked like a box on my finger. I wasn''t happy with the sparkle factor, either. Now, it might have just been the one I tried on, but sparkle is my favorite thing about a diamond. And since the asscher is shaped sort of the same way, only with notches taken out of the four corners of the square, I think I''d think "box" with it, too. But what a pretty, pretty box!

I like how it looks so much like a Kaleidoscope. Very cool.

Have you seen one in *real life?*

What shape stone are you hoping for, Blenhiem?
 
I'm not even sure myself! I love step cuts on square/rectangular stones, and either an emerald or an asscher cut would be wonderful. I also love RBs, especially in x-prong settings or with pear side stones. Oh, and I also think that cushions are gorgeous. There are other shapes that I also like that my BF isn't wild about (like pears as a center stone), so I don't think he's going to get me one of those.

ETA: I've never seen an asscher in real life, but I really want to. I think we're going to do a little more ring shopping next weekend (and I need to remember to ask for B&M suggestions in RockyTalky), and I hope that we can find one that I could try on!
 
I hope to see one in real life soon!!! My bf bought a 1.06 asscher from Whiteflash and he tells me he stares at it whenever I am out of the house because it sparkles so much!! I should be the one that gets to stare at it by now!! I guess I will just have to keep myself happy with the pictures WF and the appraiser sent because I don''t think it is going to happen this weekend. Sorry I am venting in your thread! The only one I have seen in real life is a 6ct F VVS1 with 2 carats worth of trillion side stones... talk about impressive!
 
What is a cushion?

I like the oval shaped diamonds, too. But round''s my favorite. Since it''s "traditional," he loves them, too. Silly boy!

Speaking of which, he just called to tell me he''s stuck in Atlanta traffic and will be later than planned getting here. I told him that was fine, I''m making his birthday cake *and* two cupcakes, per his request, and I was still doing some sweeping and the like, as well as talking to my friends on Pricescope. He said to tell *his girls* hello for him.

Hahaha... he thinks he''s something now, doesn''t he?
 
Here''s a link to Albicocca''s ring, which has a cushion center stone. It''s also one of my favorite PS rings, and the thread''s safe.

You can tell Paul that "his girls" say happy birthday.
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Heehee... I''ll do that, Blenheim.

He''s half crazy.
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Speaking of crazy, remember that caricature I was *so* upset about last week? Well, now I love it, and it''s framed and on the wall.

Has your guy told you anything about timelines, Blen?
 
Indecisive? Are you serious? It''s in your house? How long has it been there? Now, I''m about insane wanting to just *read* what Paul''s *thinking* of doing. If there was a ring somewhere within my grasp, I''d thrash the house hunting it. What sort of timeline is he on?
 
NO SNOOPING!

He''s told me it will be by May 17, and verified it last night. (I just wanted to check, I''m sure you know how that is.) He won''t tell me whether or not he has the ring (I also keep asking about that, I''m so bad). But even though he might already have the ring, we''re going ring shopping next weekend. I''m thoroughly confused. I''m also not completely sure that he knows how long it can take to get a ring (assuming he hasn''t gotten one), so I have a feeling that the deadline might get pushed back a bit.

Has Paul given you any more word since he''s had to postpone getting you the ring? (Probably? He hasn''t told us.)
 
It has been her for 3 weeks
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... I am totally going crazy!!! If he doesn''t do it this weekend I don''t think it will be for another 2 weeks because we have exams coming up and I don''t want it to be when I a all stressed out like that. I have been soooo good about not even looking for it... blah. I definitely know how you feel about being impatient
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Here is the thread with pictures if you want to see it... it''s safe! Ooo the talk of cake and cupcakes is making me hungry though... I hope Paul has a great birthday!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/asscher-ring-from-wf.42949/
 
I''ve compiled some of my threads, in case you want more to read. They''re both safe.

On how confusing he''s been about the ring, the proposal, etc.

When I thought I found the ring

And I can''t remember how much I''ve told you about myself. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2.5 years. We''re seniors at different colleges, and we''re both about to graduate in the next 5 weeks. We''re moving to Michigan in June, where I''m going to pursue a PhD and he''s going to work as an engineer. We''re going to move in with each other for the first time, so it''s going to be a big change. Plus, we''re hopefully getting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy early this summer.

I had back surgery 2.5 weeks ago, so I''m staying at my parent''s house, near the hospital where I had surgery, until my surgeon approves me to go back to school. I''m still taking classes (and just missing every single lecture), but it''s a reduced load, which means I can spend a lot of time on PS.
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Fortunately, I took enough classes earlier in my college career that this isn''t delaying graduation at all.
 
His car acted up. Again. He''s going back home, but he''s not gone *too* far, so it shouldn''t be too hard to get back.

I''m off to see him. It''s his birthday weekend and he needs his cake and cupcakes. I love him so...

Anyway, please *pray* hope* think happy thoughts* that this will be resolved soon. And for good. It''s not been an unreliable car before now... ARGH!

Good news, he got paid today, so he should be able to pay for its repair.

Thanks, guys, SO much for your thoughts. I believe in the power of prayer!!
 
Date: 4/28/2006 6:26:56 PM
Author: indecisive
I hope to see one in real life soon!!! My bf bought a 1.06 asscher from Whiteflash and he tells me he stares at it whenever I am out of the house because it sparkles so much!! I should be the one that gets to stare at it by now!! I guess I will just have to keep myself happy with the pictures WF and the appraiser sent because I don''t think it is going to happen this weekend. Sorry I am venting in your thread! The only one I have seen in real life is a 6ct F VVS1 with 2 carats worth of trillion side stones... talk about impressive!
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Sorry to cut in here too, but my boyfriend also tells me he looks at my ring when I''m out!!! I got in big trouble for snopping yesterday!
 
Do you have any idea what area it is in? I know it is downstairs and it is killing me not to look. I am being good because I am worried about engaging myself if I find it... I am sure he would love walking in to see me wearing it
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Yeah last night he went to check on it to see if i had found it, he said he like measured where he put it, so he looked all over the house to throw me off but once he looked in his closet he got mad so I''m pretty sure it''s in his closet, but I am also sure he will know if I find it and I will feel really bad, he already thinks I did find it. I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!
 
No, his car''s acting up again? Do you know if there''s some underlying problem that''s been causing all of this? I hope it''s not too hard to fix, and that it doesn''t delay anything futher.
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I''ll be praying for you.
 
Hey, I''m back.

So, I got packed *heck, I stay packed. Bag in my car all the time, since I commute to him so often.* Got my dog ready, fed my fat cat for her weekend, locked everything up, piled the puppy, the cakes, his birthday presents in the car, got gas, got on my way. Remembered I''d told a friend at work we could go together to the wedding, so I called her, told her this had come up, and I felt like I needed to be with Paul this weekend, being that it''s his birthday weekend and he''s *so* distraught and we both just really look forward to our time together. She says that''s okay, but our bride friend will be ticked off. I love her and all, but she''s *not* someone I want ticked at me, at all. Not every day at work. Nope. To her, the wedding is this *big* thing. I''m not like that so much; I''m more interested in the part that comes after the ceremony and reception: marriage. Anyway, I can see how it''s super important to her, and I would be upset if a *close* friend didn''t make it to my wedding, but not if a co-worker who''s also a friend missed it. Anyway, it''s her BIG day, and I know she loves her man a whole lot, so I called Paul, troubled as to what to do.

He said that he was doing better, he was just disappointed, but that it wasn''t as bad as when he was stuck in a hotel, and that he was close to the dealership, so he was just going to leave it there, with the keys in the drop box and wait for his dad to pick him up and take him back to his apartment. Then in the morning, he''ll call them and see what''s going on (he suspects the same thing as before, and if so, probably it would be under the warranty from last time), and maybe even be back on the road by 11 or so, he''d be able to make it to the reception, maybe.

Well, hearing that he was dealing with it better made me feel better, and I know it''s silly to leave my house at 8 to be somewhere by 2 in the morning. So, I''ll wait and see what happens with his car, and then maybe I''ll be able to see him tomorrow evening. Missing a weekend wouldn''t be that bad, I don''t guess, and his birthday weekend can be next weekend just as easily as this weekend, since it falls on a Wednesday this year. So, he made me feel better, and he sounded so much better.

I know part of why he got so sad was because he really wants to be able to do this ring thing. I know he knows how badly I want it, and I don''t want it to be a stress on him, but I''m so proud and happy about how after the initial shock of the engine light coming on, he got his focus back and all that. I''m the kind of person who doesn''t look for drama, but sure can see it in just about anything, and well, it just really grounds me when I see him dealing with something that is an upset, and then even more so because of what he hopes to be able to do in the near future.

Anyway, just knowing he''s safe and doing well is good enough for me tonight. If he''s not able to come up, I guess my co-workers will be enjoying a cake on Monday.

Thanks for your prayers, guys. He was also offered a teaching position for 7th grade today, so he''s at least got the security of knowing one of the three schools he''s looking at is interested. I think the interview he had today will result in an offer, too.
 
All four are gone now. The last one has *sold* stamped at the top.

Maybe this means I need to stop looking for it, you know? He didn''t have car issues til we were talking rings, then he finds all these great diamonds he can''t buy for me because of the car stuff.

Well, I did cry. But things will be better in the morning. I''m still holding on to a touch of sickness, so I suppose it''s good I didn''t try to make it to his house tonight.

My boy''s safe and his car will be fixed and it will be okay. And I pray it remains that way for him. And I guess at some point another really pretty diamond will come along that costs something he can afford. Or maybe he''ll just end up going the local store way. I did see those solitaires advertised for 1/2 carat for $399. Something tells me the sparkle just won''t *add up.*

We just hung up for the night; he''s tuckered out, as am I. Thankfully, he''s safe at home. I need to keep my focus on that. And only that. Otherwise, I''ll cry again.

Happy weekend, guys! Enjoy it. They only come after five days of work.
 
What part of NC are you in FoMG?
 
I''m in the Triad, but not really. I live in a tiny town, but if I want to do anything, that requires going to Greensboro or Winston. Are you in NC, too?

I''m from Cali, and I''m just not used to having to drive over 30 minutes to find a Target.
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Yes, I am in NC, but not too near you. I am also not a LIW. I have been married a very long time and am looking for my anniversary rings! I am also in a smaller town south of Hickory. I imagine you pass Hickory on I-40 on your way to GA. There are a couple of the young girls meeting for lunch and jewelry store shopping on the 20th in Charlotte. I know you normally spend weekends with your BF, but I''m sure they''d welcome you if you happened to be free on May 20th.

I just want to say I can feel your frustration. It shouldn''t take forever to buy a ring! My brother-in-law called us about 2 weeks ago to tell us he was getting engaged and he needed to find a ring. I asked him if he''d like help, and he said yes. So I sent him links to about 5 stones in his price range and 2 settings that fit her preferences (platinum and traditional) from WhiteFlash. Within two days he had decided on a ring and he had it about 4 days later. He is proposing this weekend! Now that''s efficient!

I never venture over here but I "heard" you are here, and just wanted to say hello! So PLEASE, when you finally get officially engaged, you and Paul MUST post pictures in Show Me the RIng and tell us your proposal story, too!

I pray that this will be an exciting and memorable time for you, and the start of a long, blessed marriage!
 
Aww, Diamondseeker, that made me tear up a little bit. Thank you so much for your kind words.

I am frustrated with the length of time it's taking, but I also know Paul's not drawing it out on purpose, so that makes me feel better about it. Mostly. I figure all things work for the good, and if nothing else, this is another in a LONG string of me being taught the beauty of being patient. Or at least struggling through, trying to be patient.

What also bugs me a tad is that he's so adamant about doing the purchasing on his own. I know that it's a common *boy* thing to want to do that, but if there are issues with his car and I have the ability to slip in some help, he can by all means give it back next month, or whatever. I don't care about that. You know? But, since it matters to him, I try to leave it alone. I know he's focusing on it, and it just broke my heart last night to hear his voice all sad, thinking that perhaps last night's incident with his car will be another *setback.*

Aye, diamonds on Whiteflash will come and go, but he'll always be my boy, and he'll get it worked out. And I won't be disappointed. You all taught him things I don't even understand about diamonds.
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I don't know any of the NC girls around here. Are any of you out there?

Oh yeah, I PROMISE that once I have something on my finger, I'll be posting it. Probably like crazy mad, too.
 
I won''t be seeing him this weekend, it looks like. The dealership won''t be able to look at his car until Monday, so he''ll get a ride from a co-worker on Monday to work, and his dad will work with him to get his car back that afternoon, hopefully.

The way he feels is that it''s doing what it did before, which was related to spark plugs. I know my car is *really* tempermental with spark plugs and only accepts one kind, or else it can be fussy. Maybe that''s what''s happening. If so, that wouldn''t be an expensive fix. And that''s what we''re hoping for: not much money.

Ultimately, though, it will be fine. I just have to keep telling myself that. I saw a diamond listed for 712. It''s no .55, but I''d rather be engaged than not. And the original diamond I was all *gaga* over was a .42. And I know next to nothing about size, so if he called it a 1/2 carat, that''s what it''d be. You know?
 
I hope you and Paul are able to celebrate soon for his birthday. Cars are so finnicky about little things, and I know you are sad not to be able to see him. Good to hear that he is safe and sound, though.

I will send him some good vibes for the teaching positions. I am a teacher too, and I know how hard it can be to find a school with an opening that is a good fit for you. I teach middle schoolers as well. Every day with my 7th and 8th graders is a complete joy.
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Haha Equ. I think he''s planning on going with the school that will have him teaching 7th graders. One year worth of transition into middle school may have *mellowed them out* to some degree. Anyway, he''s taking the weekend to pray about it.

When the principal called to offer it to him, he told her he needed the weekend to think it over, and that he needed to talk to his *future fiancee* about it! Hee hee!! That''s me!! That in itself made me ecstatic.

What do you teach? Right now, he teaches science only, but last year he did both science and social studies. The position she called about was for both again, which he''s not too, too excited about, but I think he enjoys social studies a bit more being that it involves *maps* and all that!
 
Fishie - My degree is in Language Arts and Science (yay! books and bugs!), but I am not currently teaching any science classes. I teach at a 6/7/8 middle school. I teach two sections of 7th Language Arts, one section of 8th Language Arts, and all three sections of 7th Communications. Communications will likely have a name change and start being called Public Speaking or Speech next year. I have long term subbed before, but this is my first full school year of teaching.

I really like the 7th graders. This year''s class is an overall great group of kids to work with as a first year teacher. The 8th graders are a different story. If I had more than one class of these yahoos, I''d likely be reconsidering my career path.
 
Haha... It only took Paul one year of teaching 6th grades to begin considering getting a degree in administration and working toward being a principal, so he could *whip those hellions into shape with consequences that aren''t PANSY.*
 
He sent me links to other diamonds; one is less expensive *the same one I mentioned earlier,* and three are more, by about 120-150 dollars.

I guess a lot hinges on how this car scenario works out.
 
I''m sorry that you can''t see each other this weekend. At least you''re both safe though.

I had a thought. If he''s adament about purchasing the ring on his own, is there anyway that he could let you help with the car at all? It seems like that''s the biggest holdup, and he might be able to purchase more easily knowing that that would be taken care of.
 
Blenhiem,

I''ve asked him about that before. He says he needs to do it, but my thing is, once we''re married, whatever hardships or blessings we encounter will be *ours,* so why not help now? So whatever debt or savings either of us has will become *ours,* too. He sees this, but just really feels adamant that the man does this, on his own. He gets discouraged because he does make a good bit more than I do, and still he seems to struggle. I have the benefit of living in a small, inexpensive town, though. That accounts for a lot right there.

As for this incident, he''s convinced we need to remain positive that it''s not a *huge* deal to fix. And I like to think that way, because last month he was able to save a *whomping* chunk of money, without evening telling me. While he said he''d saved about $200, it was really over $700, and so he had even more than he needed in his *ring fund.* Then the car thing happened and it pulled it down again. But still, I''m proud of him for doing that much in a month. *I told him not eating out so many days a week would make a big difference.* He''s also lost about 12 pounds during the month.

God''ll work it out.

He did call and tell me how *proud* of me he is for dealing with this this better than I did last time. He says maybe *his girls* are a good thing for me, afterall. Heehee... he has no idea. I like that I can vent here, and be silly here.

Like, I have dreams *all the time* that I finally get to say I''m officially going to marry the man who truly gives me joy beyond belief. Then I wake up. And I swear, in the dream, I think it''s *so* real. And I''m like, *argh!* No ring on that finger. And I have to admit I sort of enjoy daydreaming of what he''ll do, how, if the ring will be what I''m hoping for, all that stuff.
 
This pride thing about not letting you help with the car repair will be a good thing to talk about in the pre-marital counseling. ;-)

A girl named TacoriEring (I think) is around here and lives in the Charlotte area and I think PrincessV (?) is somewhere in the vicinity. I think they are both already engaged. Tacori is getting married this summer. But you can''t go looking for them! If I see them around, I''ll tell them where you are!

By the way, I copied part of one of your posts telling about going to counseling with your first fiancee and realizing that you were not right for each other and then found your true love and sent it to my daughter who has been sad about a 3 year relationship with her boyfriend breaking up. I then reminded her of Psalm 37:4.
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