WTB mens gold and diamond ring

[hippi_pixi]

just had the bombshell dropped by my future inlaws (indian) that my family needs to buy my partner an engagment ring. they suggested worth 3K. Now this is absolutely ridiculous because we all know my partner wil never wear this thing outside engagement and wedding events.

So i thought I'd throw it out there if anyone has a mens gold and diamond ring that I could have polished to look new and they would be willing to let go of cheap... please post some photos. not sure of his finger size yet i will have to check

Thanks!

 

[hawaiianorangetree]

Hi hippi

How much are you willing to spend?

My husband has a ring that he has never worn (wedding ring for a previous engagement) that is just sitting in a box.

These are the notes from the Jeweler..

U1/2 (size)
16grams

Dora website approx $3k retail
A2444W

It's white gold and has a small princess cut stone in it.

 

[hippi_pixi]

Sorry! i thought i had replied to this but its not here

I like the style but i think it has to be yellow gold to please his family. His family think if it doesn't look gold then other people will think its silver

 

[gregchang35]

Have u tried eBay? There would be some that would be under budget for sure!
On my I phone will try and link a few for u tomorow. Too lazy to get to pc!!!

 

[gregchang35]

ANTIQUE OLD MINE .55CT FANCY DIAMOND 14K WHITE & YELLOW GOLD MENS RING #21787
Item number- 360582072227
This is one that I found. Managed to copy and paste!! It's $1900 + postage. Size 8.5. Which is like a AUS size p. any jeweler can size his finger.
They are in NY.
Make sure when u checking eBay that you have changed your area to search to worldwide.

 

[pregcurious]

This looks modern, but is 2-tone.

http://www.rubylane.com/item/805705-GDR-01005/Mens-Yellow-White-Gold-Diamond

 

[yssie]

First thought - if it's just for appearances just get some gold-plated thing w/ CZs and be done with it.

Second thought - even better, have your DH inform his parents they don't get to decide what you and your DH spend your money on and nip this in the bud before they decide that your wedding venue isn't up to par, your furniture needs to be replaced, your house doesn't meet their standards...

Third thought - if you're wondering if this engagement ring for him requirement is a normal part of all Indian cultures, it's not (I'm Indian). Overbearing elders without boundaries, however, *is* common in many cultures, not just mine... but better addressed sooner than later for the sake of your sanity!

 

[Enerchi]

First thought - if it's just for appearances just get some gold-plated thing w/ CZs and be done with it.

Second thought - even better, have your DH inform his parents they don't get to decide what you and your DH spend your money on and nip this in the bud before they decide that your wedding venue isn't up to par, your furniture needs to be replaced, your house doesn't meet their standards...

Third thought - if you're wondering if this engagement ring for him requirement is a normal part of all Indian cultures, it's not (I'm Indian). Overbearing elders without boundaries, however, *is* common in many cultures, not just mine... but better addressed sooner than later for the sake of your sanity!

Oh, I'm all over this post!! +1 to nipping this in the bud!

Do what you feel is right for the two of you...it's your life together. Granted, I don't have the background issues regarding cultural expectations so I'm not caught up in what "should" be done, I'm just speaking as a long time married woman who would not have done well w in laws telling my DH and I how to spend our money, live our lives, etc.

Good luck and if you do need to find a ring, I like Yssies suggestion of a gold plated CZ!

 

[Mrs.W 514]

First thought - if it's just for appearances just get some gold-plated thing w/ CZs and be done with it.

Second thought - even better, have your DH inform his parents they don't get to decide what you and your DH spend your money on and nip this in the bud before they decide that your wedding venue isn't up to par, your furniture needs to be replaced, your house doesn't meet their standards...

Third thought - if you're wondering if this engagement ring for him requirement is a normal part of all Indian cultures, it's not (I'm Indian). Overbearing elders without boundaries, however, *is* common in many cultures, not just mine... but better addressed sooner than later for the sake of your sanity!

 

[hippi_pixi]

This is funny. Thanks for your support. some of your reactions are exactly like mine when it was first mentioned. as soon as my partner said his mum wanted us to buy an engagement ring (suggested value 3-5K) i flipped out. a royal flipout you might say but i came around a bit thinking its all part of the indian wedding process and thinking we might be able to get something cheap. and i thought it possibly unfair to refuse because they're buying heaps of diamond and gold jewellery for me for the wedding

My parents are buying him a rolex already as an engagement present so if a mens e ring isn't traditional we wont do it.

That said i do love the one you posted greg.