Thread: Popping the question... time for the ring

There have already been a few posts on this subject, but as every situation is unique I figured some feedback might be nice.

Here is what I know:
1. She wants a princess cut diamond
2. She wants it to be a simple design
3. Has to be at least 2.5 carat

It seems that there are just about a million jewelers out there and I can honestly say I have no working knowledge to tell the difference between them. Do any of you know a good jeweler in CA? I have a pretty basic idea of what she wants and a budget range picked out ... any suggestions?

Congrats Jon!!! Wish you guys the very best! I'm sure what ever you get her she'll be happy..

Originally Posted by R35GTR

There have already been a few posts on this subject, but as every situation is unique I figured some feedback might be nice.

Here is what I know:
1. She wants a princess cut diamond
2. She wants it to be a simple design
3. Has to be at least 2.5 carat

It seems that there are just about a million jewelers out there and I can honestly say I have no working knowledge to tell the difference between them. Do any of you know a good jeweler in CA? I have a pretty basic idea of what she wants and a budget range picked out ... any suggestions?

^^That wouldn't go over well with me, (is she actually demanding that) but to each their own.
Best of luck regardless.

Good luck. Cannot help you in CA, but if you wanted to come to Texas I could point you in the right direction

Originally Posted by 4PLAY

^^That wouldn't go over well with me, (is she actually demanding that) but to each their own.
Best of luck regardless.

Tru dat. Now if you want to get her a 2.5 carat ring then more power to you....but if she is telling you it needs to be a minimum of 2.5 carats I would tell her to BEAT IT

I don't know what circle your girl hangs out in, but anything over 1.5 can really get in the way during every day activities. I guess if she hangs out in a group where everyone has huge diamonds, I could understand- but otherwise, I don't know if she'd want to deal with it. Then you'd be forced in to buying a smaller "everday" diamond ring too! lol

Always go for the best color diamond you can find, that, in my opinion makes the biggest difference. Good luck though- it can be quite a task to pick one out. Glad that's over for me-

Congrats. I do have a good friend who is a jeweler. He has a few locations in the East Bay. PM me if you want me to make the introduction for you. I have all of my wife's bling custom made by him. He does excellent work.

GemsbyJwade

He's on here but not an advertiser. Look him up. I got my girl a little over a 2.0 and its looks insanely huge. Couldnt be more happier with the end result, price and reaction from her lol

She gets compliments LITERALLY every day :-D

Originally Posted by CrimZon

I don't know what circle your girl hangs out in, but anything over 1.5 can really get in the way during every day activities. I guess if she hangs out in a group where everyone has huge diamonds, I could understand- but otherwise, I don't know if she'd want to deal with it. Then you'd be forced in to buying a smaller "everday" diamond ring too! lol

Always go for the best color diamond you can find, that, in my opinion makes the biggest difference. Good luck though- it can be quite a task to pick one out. Glad that's over for me-

Not to mention a rock that size will cost too much for what it is i.m.o.
Meaning...... that there's much more important things to think of other than an oversized rock on a girls hand. i.e. a place to live, starting a family in the future, kids college funds, etc.. etc.
I happen to know a girl that is a small girl, with small hands. She has a 2 carat rock that looks stupid on her small hand and skinny ass finger.
Again, at the end of the day it's you and your girls decision, but if it's about "keepin up with the Jonses", F that!

Only reason I mentioned carat is that a few jewelers I looked at did not carry anything larger than 2 carat. She isnt demanding any size diamond, the size is something I picked out for myself. I did get her opinion on settings, but the rest is upto me.