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CLEAR! **ZAP** ....Bringing this one up from the dead!

I talked to her about her expectations of promise rings and what she thought of when she pictured them. I also asked her what she would do when people asked if she was engaged.

Her and my mental image of a promise ring are almost exact (3.5ct RB Solitaire...kidding
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) Think engagement ring style (diamond included).

She also "loved" when she was questioned about being engaged.

Funny question she asked yesterday..."Would you pick the stone and ring separately?" OOPPS!!! I must have left PS page open. OH dearest! I played it dumb and then said that I would never settle for a preset ring of any form. Not for her (aww how sweet?
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) I explained how it is gratifying to pick YOUR stone and have it set in YOUR setting. She rarely brings up these type topics and I loved the question (warm and fuzzy inside.) She likes to be surprised and therefore doesn''t give much opinion as to what she likes (I know her dislikes, that she will say.)

Anyhow she brought up the topic of a ring "for my other hand" (a right hand ring?
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.) I told her to calm down and leave the jewelry up to me. (I am thinking a RHR (sapphire would be nice) before anything more serious.) This will give me some room to experiment with styles.

Enough of my gab. Thanks for the links guys/gals and for the convo starter with the GF.
 
Hmm another thought. Sapphire ring first, no talk of promises and all that would accompany a P-Ring. She would wear it on her left hand (that is her preference and I know that she would put it there without thinking twice.) P-Ring a "little bit later" (no set timeline) and the sapphire would become a RHR second to the P-Ring.

Hmm...something to consider. The gears are turning and that is dangerous!
 
Date: 2/7/2008 9:02:29 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Okay, I understand your situation now. I think you already know that I am opposed to using a small engagement ring as a promise ring. If it's not an e-ring, I think it should not look like one.
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My suggestion would be to get her a very fine quality gemstone ring that she can cherish the rest of her life and wear on her right hand once you are really engaged. To me, that would be the perfect promise ring. You two will know the meaning of it and it can easily be worn on the left hand and not be so confused with an e-ring.

Here are some suggestions:

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Jewelry/Rings/Jewelry=J577

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Jewelry/Rings/Jewelry=J855

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Jewelry/Rings/Jewelry=J762

http://www.thenaturalsapphirecompany.com/Sapphires/Jewelry/Rings/Jewelry=J130
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I really like the 2nd one posted here.

I thought your story was really sweet.

I got a promise ring (although we never offically called it that) from my now hubby when I was 17, and it was a simple 2 tone with a single small (0.10ct) round diamond and I wore it on my left hand. When we got married/engaged I wore it on my right hand. Now I don't wear it as much (I don't know why). But I think if it had been a colored stone with/without diamonds, I probably would still be wearing it.

I think I would probably do a 3 stone ring now~ do the D IF with gemstone sides maybe? http://www.shaneco.com/catalog/productdetail.asp?ProductID=24542&PageLevelID=1156&fromPage= for now and then when the time comes get her a beautiful tiffany solitare for the e-ring. This way they will match beautifully when you are married/engaged and she won't feel like she is wearing 2 solitares (I've seen that on people and I think it looks kinda weird... maybe that's why I don't wear mine anymore). Since she sounds sentimental she probably wouldn't want to reset the promise ring.

Come back and post pictures!
 
Sorry guess I should read the thread through before replying.
 
Thanks for the link sparkles! I hadn''t seen this option before. I wish I had the time in the day to see every style, option, combination...tis a shame.

Date: 2/23/2008 7:35:13 PM
Author: Sparkles22
Sorry guess I should read the thread through before replying.
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No worries, I do this all the time.
 
Why not get a ring a bit bigger and wear on the middle finger? Then people would not think it''s an engagement ring. :)
 
Date: 2/23/2008 1:30:14 PM
Author: tickintime
Hmm another thought. Sapphire ring first, no talk of promises and all that would accompany a P-Ring. She would wear it on her left hand (that is her preference and I know that she would put it there without thinking twice.) P-Ring a ''little bit later'' (no set timeline) and the sapphire would become a RHR second to the P-Ring.

Hmm...something to consider. The gears are turning and that is dangerous!
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Whatever the reasoning I say go for whatever you two desire - 1 ct. solitaire or gemstone or cracker jack ring as friendship, lovers with potential, promise, or just because.

Maybe I''m left of center but diamonds and gemstones are beautiful and can be meaningful whatever the situation
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There were several times in my singlehood that I tried on e-rings and actually contemplated buying one for myself!

I know...I''m wierd.
 
You have a picture of the eclipse in your avatar, don''t you? We looked at it, too!

Well, if she wants a diamond solitaire and would love it if people were asking her if she was engaged, I am just going to tell you that deep down, this girl really wants an engagement ring.

I still say, fine, get her the sapphire ring for now. But then in a year or two, why not just get an engagement ring instead of spending money on a temporary promise ring? I really think of promise rings being for teenagers.
 
Date: 2/25/2008 10:58:03 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
You have a picture of the eclipse in your avatar, don''t you? We looked at it, too!

Well, if she wants a diamond solitaire and would love it if people were asking her if she was engaged, I am just going to tell you that deep down, this girl really wants an engagement ring.

I still say, fine, get her the sapphire ring for now. But then in a year or two, why not just get an engagement ring instead of spending money on a temporary promise ring? I really think of promise rings being for teenagers.
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I think I have to agree with diamondseeker here, it sounds a bit that way. But a suggestion none the less-

Now I am not one to fluff over Tiffany stuff just cause of the name, but they have some gorgeous Celebration Rings, or whatever they call them. Maybe a sapphire diamond band or something. It would look lovely on either hand, and I am sure she would get a kick out of a little blue box. I don''t think they are excessively overpriced like their erings either.
 
Date: 2/26/2008 3:31:52 AM
Author: honey22

I think I have to agree with diamondseeker here, it sounds a bit that way. But a suggestion none the less-

Now I am not one to fluff over Tiffany stuff just cause of the name, but they have some gorgeous Celebration Rings, or whatever they call them. Maybe a sapphire diamond band or something. It would look lovely on either hand, and I am sure she would get a kick out of a little blue box. I don''t think they are excessively overpriced like their erings either.
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And while you''re looking at sapphire or sapphire/diamond bands, take a look at what Signed Pieces has to offer in that area. They have some very lovely sapphire and sapphire/diamond bands.
 
Date: 2/23/2008 1:27:32 PM
Author: tickintime
CLEAR! **ZAP** ....Bringing this one up from the dead!

I talked to her about her expectations of promise rings and what she thought of when she pictured them. I also asked her what she would do when people asked if she was engaged.

Her and my mental image of a promise ring are almost exact (3.5ct RB Solitaire...kidding
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) Think engagement ring style (diamond included).

She also ''loved'' when she was questioned about being engaged.
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Eeeeeeeeeek I agree with diamondseeker; it sounds like your girl wants an ENGAGEMENT ring! Given that you are planning on medical school and will be verrry short on cash for quite a while (believe me, I am living that dream!), I would suggest saving the $4000 that you are thinking of spending on this promise ring and use it for the engagement ring when you are ready. Though it sounds like she is ready now! Another idea would be to get the engagement-esque solitaire that you both want now, and make sure you buy somewhere w/ a good upgrade policy so that you can trade the stone up and have an engagement ring without coming up with a lot of money later.
 
AHHH!!! Where to start...

Cravin, I believe she likes the e-ring style and such.

sapphirepod, see above
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lisa, I think you and her have similar thought processes! She bought a $7.88 walmart three stone from the fashion section just for kicks one day. She currently wears her HS ring (very not class ring style) and a simulated alexandrite on the other hand.

diamondseeker, Yes, that is the eclipse. How was your view? While some parts of her may really want an engagement ring other parts do not. We have had talks about when and now is not OUR when... I am tossing the sapphire idea around...but would two three stones (one on each hand) be normal to wear? She is sentimental and would wear that sapphire everyday! (FYI: her ideal ering is a three stone all RB.

honey, I will look into those Celebration rings some more. If anything Tiffany is a good place for ideas, and there is one 30 mins away!

Nicki, are you talking about something like this? Gemstone Eternity

icekid, congrats on the med school dream!! While many of the vendors offer generous trade-up policies, I think I will be buying new stones everytime. Her attitude now is no upgrades. (She doesn''t know about PS and lets keep it that way! LOL )
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Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions! I will look into them, but right now I need to be looking at Linear Algebra.
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Date: 2/26/2008 9:01:03 PM
Author: tickintime
AHHH!!! Where to start...
icekid, congrats on the med school dream!! While many of the vendors offer generous trade-up policies, I think I will be buying new stones everytime. Her attitude now is no upgrades. (She doesn''t know about PS and lets keep it that way! LOL )
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... soon I won''t be living the med school dream anymore, I''m graduating in 2 months
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I do like the sapphire idea best, so she has two separate totally different rings to wear eventually. And I hope she DOES find out about pricescope
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hehe seriously, you are so sweet for putting so much thought into this! my hubby is just um, not very good at this sort of thing. unfortunately he requires explicit directions. Let us know what you decide!
 
Date: 2/26/2008 9:01:03 PM
Author: tickintime

Nicki, are you talking about something like this? Gemstone Eternity
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Yes...hopefully you found their others, too. They also have some lovely sapphire only bands under their "Maternity rings" section. I think something like that would be timeless and extremely versatile, saving the E-ring look for her actual E-ring.
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I have one of their signed pieces diamond wedding bands, and the quality is exceptional. The ring is very heavy for its size, too.

Good luck with the linear algebra...had to take that in college myself.
 
Date: 2/7/2008 3:33:31 PM
Author: mercoledi
To be fair, tickintime asked what kind of promise ring his GF might like, not if its appropriate or wise to buy her one. No one else knows what their situation may be and while part of what makes this forum great is the diversity of opinions and thoughtfulness of replies IMHO I feel like this thread is drifting into less helpful waters. What if one of them has to move far away soon? What if they''re not from an engagement culture? What if we try to answer the question asked?



just my $o.o2
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Sorry if I offended anyone...didn''t mean to. Perhaps I worded incorrectly my thought that a promise ring is really just another form of an engagement ring, is it not? If you''re promising her you''ll get engaged, then isn''t that the same as the promise of marriage? And in that case, why not skip the whole "promise" thing altogether and make it a long engagement...especially since, like he says, budget is no object?

If you''re going to do it, might as well do it once, and do it right...no?
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tberube: well depends on the age. My guy bought me a promise ring when we were 20 years old (we''d been together for 4 years at that point). To me it was a an "I love you and I am committed to you ring" I wore it on my right hand. Basically we were too young to be engaged at that point. I had a 0.5ctw diamond eternity band. I loved it so much! It made me think of him everytime I looked at it.
 
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