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To ask a really first world problem question about a ring

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scarednoob · 27/04/2016 11:39

DP is buying me a ring (engagement style but without the wedding as neither of us want to get married!). I am very lucky and excited and spend a lot more breastfeeding time googling rings than perhaps I should.

I always thought that if I found someone mental enough to take me on I would want a classic solitaire on platinum. But... more and more I keep looking at fancy diamonds, esp pink ones (I am looking at vintage/pre-owned, this isn't a £100,000 stealth boast!).

AIBU to think that would be quite pretty and a bit different?

Or are coloured stones a bit tacky and would I regret it in a few years' time?

And if you have an engagement or other ring, how did you choose (or did your partner choose it him/herself)?

Sorry for the first world problem, I'm just very happy and excited! Grin

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AvaLeStrange · 28/04/2016 19:33

That's a great site tothesea

I love this one, although I'm sure lots of people would think it's really OTT. I love the different colours.

I actually had a multicoloured stone eternity ring on my 40th wish list buy DH refused to buy it for me on the grounds it was 'tacky'.

I might treat myself for my 41st Grin!

IWILLgiveupsugar · 28/04/2016 20:07

This is mine. I don't think it's tacky! Love coloured stones

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PotterBot · 28/04/2016 20:14

Have pm'd you

scarednoob · 28/04/2016 21:06

potter - sorry I don't have a Pm - didn't want you to think I was ignoring you!

Lovely website. I had never heard of morganite before this thread!

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scarednoob · 28/04/2016 21:08

ava like a Victorian regard ring?

www.london-victorian-ring.com/romantic-rings

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freebreeze · 28/04/2016 21:27

I have a dark blue sapphire on rose gold. It looks beautifully antique and is definitely not tackie. I think diamonds are a little dull sometimes, but then again I do wear a diamond cluster ring that I inherited and it is very dainty and pretty.
Personally IMO less is more when it comes to rings - keep it simple and let the stones speak for themselves!

AvaLeStrange · 28/04/2016 21:31

Nothing that traditional I'm afraid scared...more like this:Grin

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BlueUggs · 28/04/2016 21:39

I LOVE diamonds but love sapphires too, so chose an awesome cushion cut diamond and trillion cut sapphires and had this made.
Quality Diamonds made it and they sell loose diamonds too. Brilliant company.

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