Going to pop the question...need ring suggestions!

Blak Smyth · 08-31-2011, 11:03 AM

All I know is if you buy yellow gold it will make your teeth look whiter!

Bageland2000 · 08-31-2011, 03:17 PM

Bluenile is where I've spent a lot of time. I don't know if I'll actually buy a ring from there, but it's definitely a great resource for research!

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Originally Posted by shilala

Congratulations, brother!!!

I used my hometown jeweler who's been there forever. I knew what I wanted because I knew what Lisa would like. ...

Whatever you do, good luck, and may you have a long and happy marriage!!!

I want to buy her the ring without her knowing too! Not necessarily because I believe it to be my job as a man (I guess the fact that I'm buying her one period is still buying into patriarchal tradition lol, I'm a sociology major after all) but because I believe that's how gifts should be given. Thanks for the wishes!

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Find the Rapaport online, it will give you the best idea of what a diamond should cost. It is the industry standard for pricing and updates quarterly I believe....

Best of luck with the search.

looking online quickly yielded no downloadable reports. link? thanks for the help

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Originally Posted by Trace63

brilliantearth.com .... just got my fiance one from there this past January....

Did you feel comfortable buying such an intimate item online, and not even seeing it before you purchased it!?

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

All I know is if you buy yellow gold it will make your teeth look whiter!

bahahaha

08-31-2011, 03:26 PM

Most women seem to prefer a small ring. Might I suggest, say, a 46/6 corona?

Congrats no matter what ring you decide on! No matter what, she'll love it!

tsolomon · 08-31-2011, 03:42 PM

I had it easy, I married the jeweler's daughter. She knew what she wanted and her dad got in some loose stones from NY to pick from. She wanted an oval which I would never have thought of.

chippewastud79 · 08-31-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

looking online quickly yielded no downloadable reports. link? thanks for the help

It appears that former sources of the list have all but dried up. Less than a year ago it was fairly available. The list is copywritten, so it is tough to come by regardless, but they muct be cracking down on it more recently.

A reputable jewelry shop will have a copy, they will most certainly not allow you to take one, but you may be able to take a look. It is a little confusing to look at, so you may want to find someone who is friendly enough to explain the report. Then you can discuss how much off the Rapaport (industry standard) they discount their diamonds. Keep in mind the loose diamond price still needs metal and setting/labor added to it for the final price.

Bageland2000 · 09-01-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

It appears that former sources of the list have all but dried up. Less than a year ago it was fairly available. The list is copywritten, so it is tough to come by regardless, but they muct be cracking down on it more recently.

A reputable jewelry shop will have a copy, they will most certainly not allow you to take one, but you may be able to take a look. It is a little confusing to look at, so you may want to find someone who is friendly enough to explain the report. Then you can discuss how much off the Rapaport (industry standard) they discount their diamonds. Keep in mind the loose diamond price still needs metal and setting/labor added to it for the final price.

So this is like the Kelly Blue Book for Diamonds huh? Gotta love that it isn't available to everyone, what a crock.

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 06:06 AM

Maybe It's Just Me, But My Wife & I Have Always Picked Out Rings, Jewelry, & Expensive Purchases Together. You're Starting Off A Beautiful Relationship As A Couple, Why Not Pick The Ring Together?

Bageland2000 · 09-01-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Maybe It's Just Me, But My Wife & I Have Always Picked Out Rings, Jewelry, & Expensive Purchases Together. You're Starting Off A Beautiful Relationship As A Couple, Why Not Pick The Ring Together?

You know brother honestly I've thought about it. Me and Lauren do EVERYTHING together. Just because of my style though, this is going to be something I do without her knowing

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

You know brother honestly I've thought about it. Me and Lauren do EVERYTHING together. Just because of my style though, this is going to be something I do without her knowing

Best Of Luck To You In Your Quest!

chippewastud79 · 09-01-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

You know brother honestly I've thought about it. Me and Lauren do EVERYTHING together. Just because of my style though, this is going to be something I do without her knowing

Good move.

chippewastud79 · 09-01-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

So this is like the Kelly Blue Book for Diamonds huh? Gotta love that it isn't available to everyone, what a crock.

Its essentially for retailers and people who deal in diamonds, the general public was not intended to have access to it. Thats why it was difficult to find it online prior to this, and now seemingly impossible. The only person whom I have had explain the list and let me look at it was the wholesaler I used for my wife's ring and subsequent diamond purchases.

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 08:49 AM

Update: Just Talked To My Wife & She Said She Would Rather I Picked Out The Ring Beforehand & Surprised Her! You're On The Right Track, Brother!

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longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,233 Trading: (82)	Re: Going to pop the question...need ring suggestions! Update: Just Talked To My Wife & She Said She Would Rather I Picked Out The Ring Beforehand & Surprised Her! You're On The Right Track, Brother!