Ladies-In-Waiting Part III
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On the topic of huge break ups...I think it can be really beneficial to a relationship. When that happened to my bf and I, (well a couple minor break ups because I was very unhappy in Wash. DC so I went to Rome and Paris and wasn''t even open to discussion about staynig in DC after graduation). It forced us to sort out our feelings and really evaluate what we wanted from/with each other. Made us communicate 100 times better and time apart let us get to know ourselves better. I truly believe it has made us so much stronger and so much more capable to handle any other problem we may be confronted with.
Welcome Blue Chica
What''s with so many of us with ''blue'' in our names!
GG - too bad that the sneaking around was for the game and not the ring. But sounds like its definitely coming SOON!!! So exciting
I''ve seen that deck of cards and always been tempted to buy them and give it to my bf as part of a gift. seeing as you two have enjoyed them so much so far, maybe I will!
Twinkletoes - my bf thinks I should trust him completely with the e-ring purchase. As much as I want to, its really hard for me to give up control. I''m a bad person to try to surprise or even just buy a gift for. Its a horrible, horrible, probably very spoiled trait of mine. My problems is I get something set in my mind that''d be perfect, and if I don''t get it, I get disappointed. Has your bf seen pictures of what you like instead of the plain band? Maybe he''s picturing something totally different? I say, do some subtle hints, maybe he''ll surprise you
Oooh and when I loaded yahoo and saw the Pitt/Aniston news I was like WHHAAAAAT?!?!?! But then I remembered this really weird thing I heard or read Aniston say about how they were good for each other now, that doesnt mean we''ll last forever and something like that. All I remember was it was something to that effect and I thought it was totally odd when I heard it. I''ve already informed my bf that pitt may be available again, so we might have to break up
Welcome Blue Chica
What''s with so many of us with ''blue'' in our names!
GG - too bad that the sneaking around was for the game and not the ring. But sounds like its definitely coming SOON!!! So exciting
Twinkletoes - my bf thinks I should trust him completely with the e-ring purchase. As much as I want to, its really hard for me to give up control. I''m a bad person to try to surprise or even just buy a gift for. Its a horrible, horrible, probably very spoiled trait of mine. My problems is I get something set in my mind that''d be perfect, and if I don''t get it, I get disappointed. Has your bf seen pictures of what you like instead of the plain band? Maybe he''s picturing something totally different? I say, do some subtle hints, maybe he''ll surprise you
Oooh and when I loaded yahoo and saw the Pitt/Aniston news I was like WHHAAAAAT?!?!?! But then I remembered this really weird thing I heard or read Aniston say about how they were good for each other now, that doesnt mean we''ll last forever and something like that. All I remember was it was something to that effect and I thought it was totally odd when I heard it. I''ve already informed my bf that pitt may be available again, so we might have to break up
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Blueroses -- I saw this one on the EstateDiamondJewelry.com site, thought it was pretty and similar to things you were looking at:
Link: http://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=401&cat_id=11
Link: http://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/item.cfm?int_item_id=401&cat_id=11
First off-- I am so sad about the Pitt/Aniston news. I really loved them as a couple. It''s even sadder that the reason they split up was cause he wanted a baby, she didn''t. I know plenty of girls who would volunteer!! haha....
On to the good stuff....
WE WENT TO LOOK AT E-RINGS YESTERDAY!!!!
It was a lovely trip!
We went to a jewelry store that''s been in the city for 50+ years....and has a great reputation..
The lady that was helping us was wonderful. I found 3 that i liked....
An oval setting...with teeny prong set stones about halfway around...
A round setting, that has pave halfway around AND (this was my fave one) it has the cathedral look, but the tiffany-type basket...and it was soooo dainty and precious. My BF liked this one best I think...
We also were shown a piece that they had gotten from a jewlery dealer in NYC that had just decided to retire..so he was selling at a GREAT PRICE.....a e-ring and w-band set. The E-ring was 1.51 total carats...
the center stone was 0.74, G, VS1, then there were stones on both bands that were HVS1....what is HVS1??
I haven''t seen that on here as of yet. That ring was at an incredible price. I couldn''t believe it. it was SOOO bling bling!!!
My BF thought it was "too big" for my "tiny fingers"...I sure liked it though!
If yall have any thoughts, let me know...sorry no pics...
has anyone ever taken a digital cam to a store & taken pics?? is that uncouth?
Can''t wait to hear your opinions...!!!!
We''re going to see Meet the Fockers, so I"ll check in later!
bye,
Blue824, that is so dainty and pretty--thanks for posting that!! Yes, that''s exactly in that same vein of what I''ve been drooling over!
AMA, yay--how fun!! Isn''t it great to see things on your finger vs. a picture? I would guess that HVS1 just meant H color and VS1 clarity but w/o the space typed between? I can get confused too--I remember wondering what the heck WS quality was before I realized it said VV and not W!!
I wonder if that baby thing is true? I would imagine just the time apart when actors are on movie sets would in itself be really hard to deal with. Ah, good point! I will have to inform my BF that with Brad back on the market, that he''d best be speeding it up too!!! (Well, that is if it doesn''t work out with you two crazy kids first!)
AMA, yay--how fun!! Isn''t it great to see things on your finger vs. a picture? I would guess that HVS1 just meant H color and VS1 clarity but w/o the space typed between? I can get confused too--I remember wondering what the heck WS quality was before I realized it said VV and not W!!
I wonder if that baby thing is true? I would imagine just the time apart when actors are on movie sets would in itself be really hard to deal with. Ah, good point! I will have to inform my BF that with Brad back on the market, that he''d best be speeding it up too!!! (Well, that is if it doesn''t work out with you two crazy kids first!)
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AMALEEKEL-
i''m guessing that HVS1 = H (color), VS1 clarity. Sometimes they just write things funny. If its anything else.. your guess is as good as mine.
Sounds like you had a great shopping trip.. Aren''t the first couple trips SO MUCH FUN??
Our first shopping trip was the nicest day. (well not literally a nice day as far as weather goes.. it was hailing.. I remember).. but I just remember feeling really excited and "in love" and happy!
Hmm. I wonder how long it was ago that we were shopping that it was HAILING? could it have BEEN almost a year ago? Doesn''t seem possible.
i''m guessing that HVS1 = H (color), VS1 clarity. Sometimes they just write things funny. If its anything else.. your guess is as good as mine.
Sounds like you had a great shopping trip.. Aren''t the first couple trips SO MUCH FUN??
Our first shopping trip was the nicest day. (well not literally a nice day as far as weather goes.. it was hailing.. I remember).. but I just remember feeling really excited and "in love" and happy!
Hmm. I wonder how long it was ago that we were shopping that it was HAILING? could it have BEEN almost a year ago? Doesn''t seem possible.
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oh too cool, AMALEEKEL! trying on rings is soooooooo funDate: 1/7/2005 11:299 PM
Author: AMALEEKEL
HI LADIES!!!!!!
First off-- I am so sad about the Pitt/Aniston news. I really loved them as a couple. It''s even sadder that the reason they split up was cause he wanted a baby, she didn''t. I know plenty of girls who would volunteer!! haha....
On to the good stuff....
WE WENT TO LOOK AT E-RINGS YESTERDAY!!!!
It was a lovely trip!
We went to a jewelry store that''s been in the city for 50+ years....and has a great reputation..
The lady that was helping us was wonderful. I found 3 that i liked....
An oval setting...with teeny prong set stones about halfway around...
A round setting, that has pave halfway around AND (this was my fave one) it has the cathedral look, but the tiffany-type basket...and it was soooo dainty and precious. My BF liked this one best I think...
We also were shown a piece that they had gotten from a jewlery dealer in NYC that had just decided to retire..so he was selling at a GREAT PRICE.....a e-ring and w-band set. The E-ring was 1.51 total carats...
the center stone was 0.74, G, VS1, then there were stones on both bands that were HVS1....what is HVS1??
I haven''t seen that on here as of yet. That ring was at an incredible price. I couldn''t believe it. it was SOOO bling bling!!!
My BF thought it was ''too big'' for my ''tiny fingers''...I sure liked it though!
If yall have any thoughts, let me know...sorry no pics...
has anyone ever taken a digital cam to a store & taken pics?? is that uncouth?
Can''t wait to hear your opinions...!!!!
We''re going to see Meet the Fockers, so I''ll check in later!
bye,
my bf and i went ring "browsing" yesterday as well. we''ve looked before, but this is the first time we had them pull out different diamonds and REALLY looked. i am pretty set on a cushion cut, and lately i''ve decided that i want a split shank so those were what i looked at specifically. it''s SO different to look at rings in person as opposed to the i-net (they''re so small!). i wanted to look at some different size cushions to get an idea of what size i want, so we looked at a 1 ct first. it was a pretty and sparkly stone, but it was cut really deep so it looked smaller to me than i thought a 1 ct should look. the next one was 1.25, and it was rather a dud, had that bow tie thing and was just really dead in the middle. i was kind happy about it though so i could show my bf what is BAD. i wasn''t super happy with the salesman we were working with though. the 1.06 ct was a J color, but VS1 clarity and he kept telling me that the J looked nice and white b/c it was such high clarity. i didn''t say anything, but i was definitely thinking "yeah right buddy!" but it did look pretty white actually, but i think it was rather b/c it had med blue fluor... i really don''t think clarity has much to do with whiteness!
i was wondering about jewelers letting you take pics of their rings as well. my guess is they probably wouldn''t, b/c that would make it easier for you to get a replica of that ring and not buy from them.. but i''m not really sure!
i always feel like i am dragging him to do things like this, but when we got home he said it was a lot of fun
haha, and on the walk home we had a talk about the ct weight that i want... and he said 1? and i said umm, i don''t think so... maybe 1.5-2, and then he said you really mean more like 2, don''t you?
and last but not least, welcome to our new ladies!!
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The Brad Pitt news is sad, on of my best friends is in town this weekend visiting and she said that she had nightmares about Brad and Jennifer last night.
Ama: I''m so excited about your shopping trip and that you found something you like!!!
Icekid: congrats on your shopping too. I''d like close to 1.5, but if we go with the more expensive setting it will be 1-1.25.
Ama: I''m so excited about your shopping trip and that you found something you like!!!
Icekid: congrats on your shopping too. I''d like close to 1.5, but if we go with the more expensive setting it will be 1-1.25.
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Icekid, I love your logic!
And I''m that b*tch customer who WOULD say "Yeah, right, buddy" when he tried to convince me the clarity was what made it whiter. Mostly because what I DO know is hard-earned knowledge and I''d like a little respect for it
; but I''d also consider it a PSA, cuz to have one customer correct him when he tried to blow smoke up your butt would sure make him think twice before doing it to the next one!! lol...
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Icekid - What you''re describing sounds just like one of my all time favorite ring designs
I LOVE the split shanks, but my one big concern is pairing with a band and having it look unsymetrical or too chunky, or not sitting flush.
I''m so torn between getting a really unique, interesting e-ring setting (those are the ones that I really prefer) and getting something more practical/timeless and that will sit flush with a normal wedding ring.....
I LOVE the split shanks, but my one big concern is pairing with a band and having it look unsymetrical or too chunky, or not sitting flush.
I''m so torn between getting a really unique, interesting e-ring setting (those are the ones that I really prefer) and getting something more practical/timeless and that will sit flush with a normal wedding ring.....
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Good Saturday afternoon, everyone!
So, we went to our local jeweler this morning because when I arrived home last night, and tried to fit the white sapphire I had waiting to be set in my new ring, I realized with a sinking heart that it was just too big and there was no way it would fit. So my b/f and I, along with our friend, went to look at other stones. I decided that once I saw the ring I''d really like a sapphire as the center . . . maybe asscher-esque or something. However, I found an oval that fit perfectly and was an incredible colour - I just adored it and Weston loved it as well. My jeweler would have had to order an asscher for me, and I really would like to reserve that shape for an ering - and a diamond.
Soooooo, I pick it up in an hour and a half!
Til then - I''m just eating up those estate sites!
So, we went to our local jeweler this morning because when I arrived home last night, and tried to fit the white sapphire I had waiting to be set in my new ring, I realized with a sinking heart that it was just too big and there was no way it would fit. So my b/f and I, along with our friend, went to look at other stones. I decided that once I saw the ring I''d really like a sapphire as the center . . . maybe asscher-esque or something. However, I found an oval that fit perfectly and was an incredible colour - I just adored it and Weston loved it as well. My jeweler would have had to order an asscher for me, and I really would like to reserve that shape for an ering - and a diamond.
Soooooo, I pick it up in an hour and a half!
Til then - I''m just eating up those estate sites!
Ooh, Katrina, that is a beautiful split-shank cushion!!! Where is that from? Icekid, something like that?
I looked at the Daniel K split Shank asscher and it was amazing, but I still am just really into a THIN little band...that will sit w/ a wedding band. But honestly, as particular as I get with all of this, I really doubt there are too many rings I'd say no to!
Icekid and GG, I know what you mean--I haven't had that happen w/ a salesman in person, but I had a sort of similar experience on the phone....Before my bf and I went up to Traditional Jewelers to see the Daniel K stuff I made a couple of calls to see if other area jewlers (BB&B, Robbins Bros) had the Ritani Endless love w/ an asscher, as I'd already seen it in a round. The BB&B girl seemed sweet but vaugely clueless and I didn't press her.
BUT the guy at Robbins Bros was cheese-tastic. Which I expected--My bf and I went in there back in April when we were first starting to look and these people were practically tying on bibs and sharpening their steak knives when we walked through the door. We knew we'd never buy from them (I mean, what was the tip-off, the TEN FEET TALL Ring on the roof?) but it was still pretty fun and good to see different styles, though of course they tried to convince me that my preferences were wrong. ANYWAY, I called the store with a very specific question about the Ritani endless love and he started busting into his script about "we're the wordl's largest engagement ring store with a vast collection of loose diamonds...." And I was like, great, uh-huh, does that mean you carry loose asschers--either royal or unbranded generic square emeralds (I was finding it fun to start getting technical...)...and he AGAIN replied that they were the world's largest engagement ring store. So I asked what Ritani endless love rings they happened to have in the case right now already set, other than a princess or a round, did they have an oval, an emerald, an asscher?...So he started going on and on about how he was looking into his Ritani case right then and there and there were over 25 different rings to choose from and....I said, nono, the ring I already mentioned, the one with the micropave bezel set around the center stone....and then he kind of knew this was a losing battle and was like. Yeah, there's a round, princess, oval, and emerald. I said great, we may come in to look at the emerald cut to see what that looks like. and THEN he says, "well, you'd better hurry on in, b/c these are in high demand and limited quantity......" And I just said thanks and BUH-BYE. FUNNY!!!!! He goes in one breath from "biggest engagement store/selection in the world to "ooh, hurry in, while supplies last." And he defleceted all specific setting and stone mentions...he could just hvae easily been selling carpeting or mattresses.
Anyway, long-winded and I'm probably forgetting the details, but I hadnt' shared that and thought it was entertaining....do these guys actually think they will bully people into sales with nonsense like that? It was both hilarious and maddening.
Apple, Maybe the Brad/Jen thing bothers us more than others b/c we're all in this pre-e, pre-marital idealist stage and SO wanting to be engaged and married to our honeys and they appeared so happy....and it always sucks to be reminded of those for whom it doesn't work out. We had a neighbor who got married the exact same day as my sister (half the neighborhood was going back and forth between the two weddings!!) and this other couple is now divorced. Apparently her husband--who was a Christian missionary, mind you--ended up being abusive
so of course it's for the best, but it's so sad.
OK, enough totally off-topic rambling from me!
Happy Saturday, ladies!
I looked at the Daniel K split Shank asscher and it was amazing, but I still am just really into a THIN little band...that will sit w/ a wedding band. But honestly, as particular as I get with all of this, I really doubt there are too many rings I'd say no to!
Icekid and GG, I know what you mean--I haven't had that happen w/ a salesman in person, but I had a sort of similar experience on the phone....Before my bf and I went up to Traditional Jewelers to see the Daniel K stuff I made a couple of calls to see if other area jewlers (BB&B, Robbins Bros) had the Ritani Endless love w/ an asscher, as I'd already seen it in a round. The BB&B girl seemed sweet but vaugely clueless and I didn't press her.
BUT the guy at Robbins Bros was cheese-tastic. Which I expected--My bf and I went in there back in April when we were first starting to look and these people were practically tying on bibs and sharpening their steak knives when we walked through the door. We knew we'd never buy from them (I mean, what was the tip-off, the TEN FEET TALL Ring on the roof?) but it was still pretty fun and good to see different styles, though of course they tried to convince me that my preferences were wrong. ANYWAY, I called the store with a very specific question about the Ritani endless love and he started busting into his script about "we're the wordl's largest engagement ring store with a vast collection of loose diamonds...." And I was like, great, uh-huh, does that mean you carry loose asschers--either royal or unbranded generic square emeralds (I was finding it fun to start getting technical...)...and he AGAIN replied that they were the world's largest engagement ring store. So I asked what Ritani endless love rings they happened to have in the case right now already set, other than a princess or a round, did they have an oval, an emerald, an asscher?...So he started going on and on about how he was looking into his Ritani case right then and there and there were over 25 different rings to choose from and....I said, nono, the ring I already mentioned, the one with the micropave bezel set around the center stone....and then he kind of knew this was a losing battle and was like. Yeah, there's a round, princess, oval, and emerald. I said great, we may come in to look at the emerald cut to see what that looks like. and THEN he says, "well, you'd better hurry on in, b/c these are in high demand and limited quantity......" And I just said thanks and BUH-BYE. FUNNY!!!!! He goes in one breath from "biggest engagement store/selection in the world to "ooh, hurry in, while supplies last." And he defleceted all specific setting and stone mentions...he could just hvae easily been selling carpeting or mattresses.
Anyway, long-winded and I'm probably forgetting the details, but I hadnt' shared that and thought it was entertaining....do these guys actually think they will bully people into sales with nonsense like that? It was both hilarious and maddening.
Apple, Maybe the Brad/Jen thing bothers us more than others b/c we're all in this pre-e, pre-marital idealist stage and SO wanting to be engaged and married to our honeys and they appeared so happy....and it always sucks to be reminded of those for whom it doesn't work out. We had a neighbor who got married the exact same day as my sister (half the neighborhood was going back and forth between the two weddings!!) and this other couple is now divorced. Apparently her husband--who was a Christian missionary, mind you--ended up being abusive
OK, enough totally off-topic rambling from me!
Happy Saturday, ladies!
LaurenThePartier
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blueroses - your experience with the cheese-dick salesperson sounds like almost all of my encounters with diamond "sales people". My boyfriend likes to go into maul stores with me just so I can confuse them with our questions about emerald/asscher cuts. I once was in a store and the salesperson, who I can only assume was the store''s manager, asked me about my current RHR - my great-grandmother''s engagement ring with an OMC. She had no idea what it was, nor did she have any idea what an Asscher was, and while we were chatting, you could almost hear her brain clanking around in her tiny little head. It was fuuuuun! Then once I explained the Asscher to her, she said "Oh those - why does everyone seem to want one of those . . . they''re not even that pretty or sparkly." So we left.
As we left, my b/f laughed and said "I love the blank expression on a supposed diamond-professionals face when you start going on and on diamonds. You can almost hear the crickets chirping. . . "
As we left, my b/f laughed and said "I love the blank expression on a supposed diamond-professionals face when you start going on and on diamonds. You can almost hear the crickets chirping. . . "
Lauren, tee-hee that is FUNNY!!!! I know, asking about a cushion cut at Robbins Bros. was about the same....after some hedging, they did seem to remember that they had the cushette, but otherwise it was as if I were asking about a kind of cut that didn't even exist!!
I love that--if it's not something they have, then it's *sniff* "why do people even WANT those!!!??" FUNNY!!
PS is dangerous
(eta, Katrina, that split shank cushion gets more gorgeous every time I see it!! Go for it!!)
I love that--if it's not something they have, then it's *sniff* "why do people even WANT those!!!??" FUNNY!!
PS is dangerous
(eta, Katrina, that split shank cushion gets more gorgeous every time I see it!! Go for it!!)
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Blueroses - I can''t remember where that picture is from and it''s been driving me crazy!!! It was from a site that I haven''t visited before or since, and I don''t think I bookmarked it or anything! Boo!
I''ve been into Robbins Bros in Glendale 2 times now. It is laughable. The phrase that always comes to mind is "Mc Engagement Ring". The salespeople are so ignorant about EVERYTHING. I knew more about diamonds after 5 minutes of online research than they seemed to. But what bugs me about this store more than the average mall type store is that every person who walks through the door is treated according to a (really high pressure) formula, and everything the salespeople say is completely scripted! (just like you said). The two times I was there, they actually used the same exact "lines" on me. They also offer to knock off the designer rings they carry if they don''t have the appropriate one in stock, just to try to make a sale that day. For example, I was asking about the Endless Love, but with a larger center stone than the one they had in the case, and rather than saying "of course it could be ordered from Ritani with any size center" they said, "we have lots of 1.5 ct diamonds in stock, and can custom make that setting right here on the premises."
How horrible is THAT? And their radio ads are the WORST!
They do carry some cool designers for settings, and sometimes they are the only area jeweler that carries them, which always really makes me sad!
What was your impression of the Cushette when you saw it there?
I''ve been into Robbins Bros in Glendale 2 times now. It is laughable. The phrase that always comes to mind is "Mc Engagement Ring". The salespeople are so ignorant about EVERYTHING. I knew more about diamonds after 5 minutes of online research than they seemed to. But what bugs me about this store more than the average mall type store is that every person who walks through the door is treated according to a (really high pressure) formula, and everything the salespeople say is completely scripted! (just like you said). The two times I was there, they actually used the same exact "lines" on me. They also offer to knock off the designer rings they carry if they don''t have the appropriate one in stock, just to try to make a sale that day. For example, I was asking about the Endless Love, but with a larger center stone than the one they had in the case, and rather than saying "of course it could be ordered from Ritani with any size center" they said, "we have lots of 1.5 ct diamonds in stock, and can custom make that setting right here on the premises."
How horrible is THAT? And their radio ads are the WORST!
They do carry some cool designers for settings, and sometimes they are the only area jeweler that carries them, which always really makes me sad!
What was your impression of the Cushette when you saw it there?
It''s been a while, but the cushette w/ pave border was actually the only ring in the store I really liked--I like the endless love too, but didn''t like the princess or round (at that point) and of course they didn''t inform me that Ritani could make it in other cuts. I thought the cushette was pretty, but I was just annoyed w/ the way they were acting as if it was some new-fangled CRAZY brand new thing and the ONLY cushion in the world. Yeah, the second we walked in the door--approached, clipboard in hand, etc. And you''re right, those ads are laughable "Hi we''re Skip and Steve."
Interesting that they no longer have the cushette rings on their website, so I wonder if they don''t carry them anymore? I just found their whole high-pressure hard-sell approach (formula, exactly) to be such a turn-off and I wondered how they sell ANYTHING!!! If someone is going to go w/ a B&M then it should be a trusted reputable jeweler that they can expect to have a relationship with over a lifetime--not a mc-ring!!
Isn''t that funny that we got the same exact schpiel.....I guess it works for some people.?!
Interesting that they no longer have the cushette rings on their website, so I wonder if they don''t carry them anymore? I just found their whole high-pressure hard-sell approach (formula, exactly) to be such a turn-off and I wondered how they sell ANYTHING!!! If someone is going to go w/ a B&M then it should be a trusted reputable jeweler that they can expect to have a relationship with over a lifetime--not a mc-ring!!
Isn''t that funny that we got the same exact schpiel.....I guess it works for some people.?!
katrina_33
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Yah, I remember liking the cushettes, but didn''t get price quotes or anything, and now can''t really remember what they were like (and will be damned if I''m ever venturing back in there to look at anything!)
What''s Traditional Jewelers like? I see they also sell Precision Set. I like the Precision Set pave frame ring & want to see it in person...
Hmmmm...
I didn''t know anywhere in LA had Daniel K stuff! Good news! (or, more likely, bad news, because I will see it in person and get my heart set on it and it''s soooooooooooooo expensive!)
What''s Traditional Jewelers like? I see they also sell Precision Set. I like the Precision Set pave frame ring & want to see it in person...
Hmmmm...
I didn''t know anywhere in LA had Daniel K stuff! Good news! (or, more likely, bad news, because I will see it in person and get my heart set on it and it''s soooooooooooooo expensive!)
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Hellooo! Wow! So much has happened! Its going to take me 2 weeks to go over everything. Heck, when I left, we were still on the first Ladies page, but hooray for the 2nd!
Well, this is what I''ve been doing. I''ve since gotten back to my apartment and I start school again on Tuesday. I was home for 3 weeks over Christmas break and it seems like I barely sat still long enough to check in on everyone. My grandmother''s pipes froze more times than I can count, my sister was fairly well behaved (but that ended the second I walked out the door) and I had to keep my mom together though everything.
Anyways, now to the more important update. I am completely over Alex. I kept myself so busy over break that I barely had time to think about things. Right now we''re friends, and that''s it, and I don''t want anything more than that. We still talk regularly, and he wants to come visit me for Spring break, but I just don''t see that happening. I talked to a bunch of people, and reading what everyone over here had to say really helped me out. Then, my roommate told me about this book she bought online, so I went and bought it at the store yesterday and wow, it really helped put things into perspective.
I''m not sure if this book has been mentioned before (I''m still busy catching up) so please forgive me if this is redundant. Anyways, the book is called He''s Just Not That Into You. Its written mostly by a guy''s persepective with input from a female to kind of break things down. They''re both writers for Sex and the City, so if you loved that show, then you''ll like the book. Basically, the book is written in question and answer format. As girls, we make excuses why a guy doesn''t call us. Maybe he''s busy, maybe he''s sick, he''s broken both of his hands and can''t dial our numbers. But if you come to think of it, if a guy was really into you, he''d call when he said he would. Now, I undertand where there are some circumstances where a person just can''t call, but this book covers so many situations. I now realized that if Alex really loved me, then he wouldn''t have dissapeared for 2 weeks without any word from him, and he would have apologized 100 times over for what his grandmother said to me. He would have called me on christmas, my favorite holiday because it meant so much to me, and he would have quit smoking the second I asked him to. I''ve done a lot of thinking lately, and while he may be into me, I"m just not that into him.
On a better note, I met a really nice guy last night! He was my waiter at dinner, and he had me at hello. He''s absolutely handsome. Brown hair, big brown eyes, and an accent to boot! (I have a thing for accents.) He''s Brazillian and is going to school here for a little while, so he''ll be sticking around for at least 5 more months. We swapped phone numbers and he called me as soon as he said he was going to, right after he got off of work. In fact, he called me from his car in the parking lot. He has to work tonight, so I''m going out to eat again to see him. I''m giddy!
I want to say congratulations for all of those that have been proposed to lately. They''re absolutely gorgeous! I''ve never seen so much bling in one spot! I''ve turned into a bit of a diamond snob because of this website
I checked out my local jewlery store at home and each ring I saw was ugly. They were charging way too much money for a poorly done ring. I am so glad to be educated, my mom is even impressed!
Okay, I''m gonna get back to catching up, I just wanted to say hello to everyone!
Well, this is what I''ve been doing. I''ve since gotten back to my apartment and I start school again on Tuesday. I was home for 3 weeks over Christmas break and it seems like I barely sat still long enough to check in on everyone. My grandmother''s pipes froze more times than I can count, my sister was fairly well behaved (but that ended the second I walked out the door) and I had to keep my mom together though everything.
Anyways, now to the more important update. I am completely over Alex. I kept myself so busy over break that I barely had time to think about things. Right now we''re friends, and that''s it, and I don''t want anything more than that. We still talk regularly, and he wants to come visit me for Spring break, but I just don''t see that happening. I talked to a bunch of people, and reading what everyone over here had to say really helped me out. Then, my roommate told me about this book she bought online, so I went and bought it at the store yesterday and wow, it really helped put things into perspective.
I''m not sure if this book has been mentioned before (I''m still busy catching up) so please forgive me if this is redundant. Anyways, the book is called He''s Just Not That Into You. Its written mostly by a guy''s persepective with input from a female to kind of break things down. They''re both writers for Sex and the City, so if you loved that show, then you''ll like the book. Basically, the book is written in question and answer format. As girls, we make excuses why a guy doesn''t call us. Maybe he''s busy, maybe he''s sick, he''s broken both of his hands and can''t dial our numbers. But if you come to think of it, if a guy was really into you, he''d call when he said he would. Now, I undertand where there are some circumstances where a person just can''t call, but this book covers so many situations. I now realized that if Alex really loved me, then he wouldn''t have dissapeared for 2 weeks without any word from him, and he would have apologized 100 times over for what his grandmother said to me. He would have called me on christmas, my favorite holiday because it meant so much to me, and he would have quit smoking the second I asked him to. I''ve done a lot of thinking lately, and while he may be into me, I"m just not that into him.
On a better note, I met a really nice guy last night! He was my waiter at dinner, and he had me at hello. He''s absolutely handsome. Brown hair, big brown eyes, and an accent to boot! (I have a thing for accents.) He''s Brazillian and is going to school here for a little while, so he''ll be sticking around for at least 5 more months. We swapped phone numbers and he called me as soon as he said he was going to, right after he got off of work. In fact, he called me from his car in the parking lot. He has to work tonight, so I''m going out to eat again to see him. I''m giddy!
I want to say congratulations for all of those that have been proposed to lately. They''re absolutely gorgeous! I''ve never seen so much bling in one spot! I''ve turned into a bit of a diamond snob because of this website
Okay, I''m gonna get back to catching up, I just wanted to say hello to everyone!
Hi everyone! I am making a new year''s resolution to actually POST and not just lurk! Anyway, thought I would post a little bit about myself and Stephen (the bf, of course).
I am 24, and am currently working in fund raising for a nonprofit and just started a masters program this week. So...life can be a little crazy! Stephen also works full time, and is also a grad student. He''s working on his masters in school counseling and will be done in a year. We''ve been together for a looooooooonnnnnnggggg time. Well....6 years, anyway, which feels like a long time! We''ve been talking about marriage for a while now, but have only recently really felt "ready" to take that next step. The (extremely tentative) plan is to get married late Spring/early summer of ''06. So....I want at LEAST a full year to plan, particularly since May/June is the busiest of all possible wedding times! That means, I need a proposal by May-ish to feel totally on track.
Not sure exactly when to expect it, but I do know that he has been seriously looking at rings. Confession here: Having what I want in a ring is more important to me than being suprised, so.....I pretty much told him what I want and he seemed to like it. I initially was really into pave and LOVED the Vatche pave eternity ring....Now, I''m thinking that I would be better off with a classic Tiffany style platinum solitaire and maybe get pave for a wedding band. I like sparkle, but I change my preference so often, I think I would be better off with something simple. Plus, with us working in a nonprofit and education, anything too "blingy" would be kinda silly.
BOL- I am happy to hear about how you''re doing! I was following your story and wishing for the best. Sounds like you''re a tough cookie who will surely find happiness! Good for you!
GG: I love the idea of the 52 weeks of romance. Can I ask where "Santa" bought that?
Thanks!
I am 24, and am currently working in fund raising for a nonprofit and just started a masters program this week. So...life can be a little crazy! Stephen also works full time, and is also a grad student. He''s working on his masters in school counseling and will be done in a year. We''ve been together for a looooooooonnnnnnggggg time. Well....6 years, anyway, which feels like a long time! We''ve been talking about marriage for a while now, but have only recently really felt "ready" to take that next step. The (extremely tentative) plan is to get married late Spring/early summer of ''06. So....I want at LEAST a full year to plan, particularly since May/June is the busiest of all possible wedding times! That means, I need a proposal by May-ish to feel totally on track.
Not sure exactly when to expect it, but I do know that he has been seriously looking at rings. Confession here: Having what I want in a ring is more important to me than being suprised, so.....I pretty much told him what I want and he seemed to like it. I initially was really into pave and LOVED the Vatche pave eternity ring....Now, I''m thinking that I would be better off with a classic Tiffany style platinum solitaire and maybe get pave for a wedding band. I like sparkle, but I change my preference so often, I think I would be better off with something simple. Plus, with us working in a nonprofit and education, anything too "blingy" would be kinda silly.
BOL- I am happy to hear about how you''re doing! I was following your story and wishing for the best. Sounds like you''re a tough cookie who will surely find happiness! Good for you!
GG: I love the idea of the 52 weeks of romance. Can I ask where "Santa" bought that?
Thanks!
LaurenThePartier
Super_Ideal_Rock
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Welcome Jennyt - I''m totally with you with wanting pave, but feeling as if something a bit more classic might work just as well with a blingy wedding band. I think that may be the direction I want to go, as well.
So, I was finally able to post some pics - though they aren''t very true to life. The setting is gorgeous, and the sapphire I picked out is a pretty decent balance of beauty and cost-consciousness. I absolutely love it and have already had compliments on it at the grocery store this evening.
I also had it sized for my right hand, and looks lovely next to the sapphire/diamond band I wear on my left hand - which is perfect since the band will be moving to my right hand eventually.
Anyhow - here are the pics!
So, I was finally able to post some pics - though they aren''t very true to life. The setting is gorgeous, and the sapphire I picked out is a pretty decent balance of beauty and cost-consciousness. I absolutely love it and have already had compliments on it at the grocery store this evening.
I also had it sized for my right hand, and looks lovely next to the sapphire/diamond band I wear on my left hand - which is perfect since the band will be moving to my right hand eventually.
Anyhow - here are the pics!
allycat0303
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Hey everyone,
Wow so many new posts. Welcome everybody! I think everyone should follow Jennyt''s resolution! Lurkers should post
Although I have to admit that I lurked for a very long time before I had the nerve to write something. I felt like everybody knew each other so I didn''t want to bud in.
Icekid: That''s funny. More like 2 carats? I would want the same thing. I told my bf (or ex?) that I wanted 2 carats in a leon meage setting and I didn''t mind if I had to buy some of those carats myself. And your right, I think that as you become a doctor, rings get bigger and if you don''t want to upgrade, you might as well get what you want now.
Blueroses: I love the bands that you posted. Especially 1 and 2. I know that I am late with the response.
Katerina: Cushion. Split shank. Gorgeous and original. I agree that you can''t really bring it up all the time or else the boyfriend will feel a lot of pressure to buy you a ring. I think it''s important to know where you heading with the relationship and then let the guy take the lead. Gentle pushing, and an occasional discreet shove may be necessary at times.
Hearts on fire: I am glad you found your dream ring. I love the ritani endless love! If he is looking at engagement rings with you then that is very positive. GRRRRR! Yeah, all your younger siblings getting engaged does not sound like that much fun. It must put a lot of pressure on you. My parents told my sister''s boyfriend (and in Viet families you listen to future in laws) that under no circumstance can he propose to her until I have become engaged. The good part is that neither of us wants to get engaged so we are both happy with the situation (although her boyfriend isn''t).
Bluechica: Hugs! You don''t suck! You have expectations about the ring, and that is perfectly alright. He might be waiting for a time when he is in a better situation to buy you the ring that you want/ deserve. I don''t think you should propose. I think it sounds like he is on his way, you''ve discussed it, and you know that he wants to pay cash and save up. Patience (I know I hate that word to). I read this quote: " I hate patience, slows everything down!".
OK. I saw my boyfriend today. I thought it was time to talk. And it was awful. He cried. I have seen him cry once in 8 years (not even at funerals), so it made me feel really bad. I cried too (a lot). I am so confused. I felt sick in my stomach during the entire conversation. I feel this incredible love for him inside (I don''t believe in a soulmate for myself.. although I do for other people..I know cynical) but I felt like I could not love another person more. Literally. I thought of something happening to him and I couldn''t bear it. But I feel confused, like there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. I''m just overwhelmed and I don''t know where to start.
Wow so many new posts. Welcome everybody! I think everyone should follow Jennyt''s resolution! Lurkers should post
Icekid: That''s funny. More like 2 carats? I would want the same thing. I told my bf (or ex?) that I wanted 2 carats in a leon meage setting and I didn''t mind if I had to buy some of those carats myself. And your right, I think that as you become a doctor, rings get bigger and if you don''t want to upgrade, you might as well get what you want now.
Blueroses: I love the bands that you posted. Especially 1 and 2. I know that I am late with the response.
Katerina: Cushion. Split shank. Gorgeous and original. I agree that you can''t really bring it up all the time or else the boyfriend will feel a lot of pressure to buy you a ring. I think it''s important to know where you heading with the relationship and then let the guy take the lead. Gentle pushing, and an occasional discreet shove may be necessary at times.
Hearts on fire: I am glad you found your dream ring. I love the ritani endless love! If he is looking at engagement rings with you then that is very positive. GRRRRR! Yeah, all your younger siblings getting engaged does not sound like that much fun. It must put a lot of pressure on you. My parents told my sister''s boyfriend (and in Viet families you listen to future in laws) that under no circumstance can he propose to her until I have become engaged. The good part is that neither of us wants to get engaged so we are both happy with the situation (although her boyfriend isn''t).
Bluechica: Hugs! You don''t suck! You have expectations about the ring, and that is perfectly alright. He might be waiting for a time when he is in a better situation to buy you the ring that you want/ deserve. I don''t think you should propose. I think it sounds like he is on his way, you''ve discussed it, and you know that he wants to pay cash and save up. Patience (I know I hate that word to). I read this quote: " I hate patience, slows everything down!".
OK. I saw my boyfriend today. I thought it was time to talk. And it was awful. He cried. I have seen him cry once in 8 years (not even at funerals), so it made me feel really bad. I cried too (a lot). I am so confused. I felt sick in my stomach during the entire conversation. I feel this incredible love for him inside (I don''t believe in a soulmate for myself.. although I do for other people..I know cynical) but I felt like I could not love another person more. Literally. I thought of something happening to him and I couldn''t bear it. But I feel confused, like there are a lot of things that need to be fixed. I''m just overwhelmed and I don''t know where to start.
AmberGretchen
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OK, so in the spirit of jennyt I have decided to stop lurking and officially ask to be added to "the list," although it goes against my (small) superstitious side - everything is moving along but I don''t want to jinx things (silly, huh?). Also, I figured it would give me people to share the seemingly interminable wait...
The bf and I are both 22, graduated (Brown) last May, and moved across the country to my home state of California. I am in grad school in immunology (so I know all about that grad school crazy feeling), and the bf, who was a computer science major, is working as a software engineer right now, but thinks he might want to go to law school.
We have been together for almost 2 years, and we started looking at rings together in December (it was actually a really amazing day - we went to Union Square in SF and looked in all the big stores together, and definitely had that wonderful in love and happy feeling that everyone has described, although I think in this case it was also happiness at the first entire weekend we had been able to spend together in months). We were definitely still in the "getting ideas" stage when we discovered Zwillinger''s in SF, and we found a setting they had had custom made for them (bullet cut side stones, .47 ctw), and we set a round brilliant in it to see how it would look and were immediately in love. They showed us lots of stones, the woman selling had a GG degree from GIA, as well as a degree in geology, and treated us as knowledgeable consumers - everything she said accorded with what I have read here on PS. So, we selected a .86 ct E VS2 (turns out I am really color-sensitive - we looked at the stones in both artificial and natural light, and also I have relatively small hands and so I didn''t want anything very big for everyday wear - this one was well-cut enough though that it looked a lot bigger than the .9-ish ones we looked at). What''s really cool about it is that the space between the side stones is big enough to set the stone all the way down in so it lies flat across the top, which is great for the future scientist (me, with any luck), who has to wear gloves a lot. They will make 4 prongs from the ring and so it will be sort of a hybrid prong/channel setting.
SO...we put a deposit on it and we are planning to pay the rest of it soon ( we are moving right now and so we need the cash for security deposit transfers, etc... but will have it all soon if everything goes smoothly, and Zwillinger''s was great about waiting for us to pay on our own schedule). The bf and I have agreed though that it is better if he gets the ring and keeps it until he has planned the proper proposal, and so now I just have to daydream about it and imagine how the finished product will look until I get it, hence being asked to join the list. So, I look forward to continuing to read and to hopefully seeing everyone''s beautiful e-rings-to-be soon!
The bf and I are both 22, graduated (Brown) last May, and moved across the country to my home state of California. I am in grad school in immunology (so I know all about that grad school crazy feeling), and the bf, who was a computer science major, is working as a software engineer right now, but thinks he might want to go to law school.
We have been together for almost 2 years, and we started looking at rings together in December (it was actually a really amazing day - we went to Union Square in SF and looked in all the big stores together, and definitely had that wonderful in love and happy feeling that everyone has described, although I think in this case it was also happiness at the first entire weekend we had been able to spend together in months). We were definitely still in the "getting ideas" stage when we discovered Zwillinger''s in SF, and we found a setting they had had custom made for them (bullet cut side stones, .47 ctw), and we set a round brilliant in it to see how it would look and were immediately in love. They showed us lots of stones, the woman selling had a GG degree from GIA, as well as a degree in geology, and treated us as knowledgeable consumers - everything she said accorded with what I have read here on PS. So, we selected a .86 ct E VS2 (turns out I am really color-sensitive - we looked at the stones in both artificial and natural light, and also I have relatively small hands and so I didn''t want anything very big for everyday wear - this one was well-cut enough though that it looked a lot bigger than the .9-ish ones we looked at). What''s really cool about it is that the space between the side stones is big enough to set the stone all the way down in so it lies flat across the top, which is great for the future scientist (me, with any luck), who has to wear gloves a lot. They will make 4 prongs from the ring and so it will be sort of a hybrid prong/channel setting.
SO...we put a deposit on it and we are planning to pay the rest of it soon ( we are moving right now and so we need the cash for security deposit transfers, etc... but will have it all soon if everything goes smoothly, and Zwillinger''s was great about waiting for us to pay on our own schedule). The bf and I have agreed though that it is better if he gets the ring and keeps it until he has planned the proper proposal, and so now I just have to daydream about it and imagine how the finished product will look until I get it, hence being asked to join the list. So, I look forward to continuing to read and to hopefully seeing everyone''s beautiful e-rings-to-be soon!
mayfieldfan
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Well I may be hard to beat. Then again I may make a few feel a lot better about waiting. I''ve waited for a while. I''''m 25 - I have dated the same man for 8yr 11mo!
I am just now getting the ring I always dreamed of, although it''s been like a process instead of the perfect proposal! I hope one day for a big surprise formal proposal.. maybe a billboard.. a sign on every few trees to my house ...which each say Will You Marry Me..... just one that will light another flame or build on the one we have. I have mentioned so many ways he could possible go about it.. just to get him thinking.. I hope he does something I''d never had though of!
So I am an engaged girl, but still a lady in waiting per say. Sometimes I think that it''s never going to happen. I feel like it''s just something to pasify me. I hope not. Too much time to put into something. So ladies in waiting, be strong and your day will happen!
When its the right day, I will be blown away~
Jessica
I am just now getting the ring I always dreamed of, although it''s been like a process instead of the perfect proposal! I hope one day for a big surprise formal proposal.. maybe a billboard.. a sign on every few trees to my house ...which each say Will You Marry Me..... just one that will light another flame or build on the one we have. I have mentioned so many ways he could possible go about it.. just to get him thinking.. I hope he does something I''d never had though of!
So I am an engaged girl, but still a lady in waiting per say. Sometimes I think that it''s never going to happen. I feel like it''s just something to pasify me. I hope not. Too much time to put into something. So ladies in waiting, be strong and your day will happen!
When its the right day, I will be blown away~
Jessica
goldengirl
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Welcome AmberGretchen! Sounds like you're well on your way with both parts of the ring picked out and just waiting to be paid for!
Hopefully once he has it paid off he doesn't leave you squirming for TOO long!
jennyt, Santa bought said cards at http://www.fascinations.net/xq/ASP/affilid.1/parentval.11/curid.11/qx/categorypage.htm (although she bought them at the local B&M).
Well girls I just found out my roomie will most likely be moving back to Vermont this May. This makes me incredibly happy because it means Kyle & I will have the place to ourselves and we'll actually have ROOM for all our stuff... but it's a little stressful because I'm pretty strapped for cash as it is and it's only going to hurt worse when I'm helping pick up her portion of the rent. I'm on the lookout for a job (still) so ladies, send me some good job vibes, I must've sent out a hundred resumes and I could really use at least a couple callbacks!! My mantra: full-time job with benefits... Full-time job with benefits...
Lauren, that's too bad your white sapph didn't fit in that setting... but I love the way the blue sapph is so dramatic against the details, so maybe it was serendipitous after all!
Oh, and blueroses... I don't think there's a set formula as to when one graduates from rough to ideal to etc... far as I know, leonid observes and upgrades when he sees fit!
jennyt, Santa bought said cards at http://www.fascinations.net/xq/ASP/affilid.1/parentval.11/curid.11/qx/categorypage.htm (although she bought them at the local B&M).
Well girls I just found out my roomie will most likely be moving back to Vermont this May. This makes me incredibly happy because it means Kyle & I will have the place to ourselves and we'll actually have ROOM for all our stuff... but it's a little stressful because I'm pretty strapped for cash as it is and it's only going to hurt worse when I'm helping pick up her portion of the rent. I'm on the lookout for a job (still) so ladies, send me some good job vibes, I must've sent out a hundred resumes and I could really use at least a couple callbacks!! My mantra: full-time job with benefits... Full-time job with benefits...
Lauren, that's too bad your white sapph didn't fit in that setting... but I love the way the blue sapph is so dramatic against the details, so maybe it was serendipitous after all!
Oh, and blueroses... I don't think there's a set formula as to when one graduates from rough to ideal to etc... far as I know, leonid observes and upgrades when he sees fit!
goldengirl
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blueroses
madarski
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aeli
Morticia
icekid
LuvthatSparkle
Kberly
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52 ladies-in-waiting!!
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52 ladies-in-waiting!!
Welcome jennyt, AmberGretchen and JessicaRose!! Wow, we have a heck of a list now!! (And Jessica, you are definitely up there (I'm at 8 years, 3 mos myself!!) but I think Lovey wins at 10 years
Anyway, welcome girls...I hope your stays are short and sweet and helpful!!
Lauren, I literally said "oooooh" aloud involuntarily when I saw your RHR!!!! And that band is so much like what I've been posting too--pretty!!!
Book_of_Love, I am so happy to hear YOU sounding so much happier!!! It's so funny--as soon as you mentioned a book, I just knew what you were talking about and then I scrolled down and....indeed, it was "He's Just Not That into You." I saw the author on Oprah. I'm glad you have been keeping busy, being helpful w/ your family, and meeting cute Brazilian boys
But you are sounding so much more centered and better w/ yourself and I'm so glad--you had a rough time there and we are all still here for you.
Alley, we are here for you sweetie!! I'm really glad you were able to see your bf(ex?) and at least spend some time and talk. I know how much you love each other--that's what makes this break so hard. I have faith that everything is going to work out for you. Big (((HUGS))) for you
You are a trooper, and time is going to clarify what is important, both w/in yourself, and in the relationship.
GG: FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......
Katrina, Traditional Jewelers is at Fashion Island in Newport. It's in a mall, but not a very mall store at all--very high end. (And very expensive!!) I was very impressed w/ the woman that helped us--Lisa--she was a GG w/ the AGS and really knew her stuff and was very patient w/ us. Anyway, they do have Daniel K there, and apparently, Daniel K is also carried in WeHo at Philip Press Jewelers at 8601 Sunset. (Sorry, I'm just fueling the fire!!)
Anyway, I just had a waywayway-too-long evening out for my girfriend's bday. (31, but she said 25 to the drunk college boys who came over to clumsily flirt!!) and of course I couldn't go home until she wanted to go home! Hence the WAY past my bedtime posting!!
Happy Sunday to all the ladies!!
Lauren, I literally said "oooooh" aloud involuntarily when I saw your RHR!!!! And that band is so much like what I've been posting too--pretty!!!
Book_of_Love, I am so happy to hear YOU sounding so much happier!!! It's so funny--as soon as you mentioned a book, I just knew what you were talking about and then I scrolled down and....indeed, it was "He's Just Not That into You." I saw the author on Oprah. I'm glad you have been keeping busy, being helpful w/ your family, and meeting cute Brazilian boys
Alley, we are here for you sweetie!! I'm really glad you were able to see your bf(ex?) and at least spend some time and talk. I know how much you love each other--that's what makes this break so hard. I have faith that everything is going to work out for you. Big (((HUGS))) for you
GG: FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS......
Katrina, Traditional Jewelers is at Fashion Island in Newport. It's in a mall, but not a very mall store at all--very high end. (And very expensive!!) I was very impressed w/ the woman that helped us--Lisa--she was a GG w/ the AGS and really knew her stuff and was very patient w/ us. Anyway, they do have Daniel K there, and apparently, Daniel K is also carried in WeHo at Philip Press Jewelers at 8601 Sunset. (Sorry, I'm just fueling the fire!!)
Anyway, I just had a waywayway-too-long evening out for my girfriend's bday. (31, but she said 25 to the drunk college boys who came over to clumsily flirt!!) and of course I couldn't go home until she wanted to go home! Hence the WAY past my bedtime posting!!
Happy Sunday to all the ladies!!
BLINGQUEEN
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