Help me pick a ring (not engagement)

[Careeradviceplease1234]

Hi Everyone,

I am currently on a weightloss journey. I have lost 83lb/36.5kg since October and still have a long way to go.

When I get there I want to treat myself to a ring. I deserve nice things and I'm single and likely to always be so I can't wait for someone else to celebrate me.

However I have no idea were to start. So I thought you lovely ladies might be willing to help. I would set the budget at about £500 give or take. I'm not set on brand new but obviously the purchase is quite far in the future so even just helping me find what I actually want would be awesome.

I want something that looks lovely, doesn't look like an engagement ring (and obvs won't be worn on that finger) and I can wear often.

Anyone want to ring shop for me? 😁

https://russell-lane.co.uk/product/ruby-and-diamond-ring-34/

ive stayed away from straight diamonds to steer clear of engagement looking rinfs

unsure what style you like though

https://russell-lane.co.uk/product/sapphire-and-diamond-ring-45/

sapphire ring

Do you have a favourite stone, OP?

@Careeradviceplease1234 Helen Plumb at Just Gems. All sorts of designs. Or look at Amelia Appleby (Ameliaappleby.co.uk) Quite a few around your price point but you might need to add in £150. Or check out pre owned sites.

Secondhand vintage art deco ring?

Someone will suggest this so I will get in first
Take yourself for a wander along to the Jewellery Quarter ( I think Birmingham , certainly London and Brighton which has The Lanes )

See what;s there , prices , styles . You might not find it straight away
You'll always get better value with antique or 2nd hand ,

My DD is looking forward to going to the Argyle Arcade when we're in Glasgow .

Have you looked at Tiffany? I have a stunning ring which is interwoven sort of mesh silver (they did do gold) and it just goes with everything. Of course they discontinued it. But still a lot of everyday options.

I also agree with finding a jewellery designer and have one made for you. I've got a sapphire and diamond gold ring which was made for me, but this was years ago in Spitalfields market area from a shop where the owner made designs up for you. Sapphire is my birthstone.

@MikeRafone thanks for the suggestions! The Ruby one isn't for me but this one is lovely.

I don't know what style I like which is a big part of the problem lol.

Someone said about vintage art deco which is a a style that I like generally in jewelry

I do prefer gold but I'm not oppose to silver

@Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain getting one designed is a thought although I think my general indecision would be unhelpful in that process. But I'm sure a good designer could help with that

Depending on your taste of course, I would absolutely say check out Good Daze

Good Daze | Independent Jewellery Brand | Made in London.

@Careeradviceplease1234 £500 won’t go far fir bespoke design and manufacture though unless it’s silver.

https://www.thediamondstore.co.uk/products/astra-1-50ct-lab-emerald-and-diamond-halo-shoulder-set-octagon-cut-ring-in-18k-gold-vermeil

Have a look at this site . https://fromedinburghwithlove.co.uk/collections/earrings?fbclid=PAVERFWAMeqbhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_GT8uFYlGzF8MgANYViuhtpPyboVge4pBz4N93gdV6b1oOvpeko0uRwDaQ2_aem_fSN4fa3qWp19wJFl0OLH5A

Mejuri do some beautiful non-engagement rings like this. I’d steer clear of gold vermeil for any ring and stick to real gold.

Where do you live? My favourite designer / jewellery shop is Carolyn Codd, they do amazing and different jewellery… here’s one I love … https://www.carolyncodd.com/collections/dress-rings/products/9ct-yellow-gold-two-stone-twist-ring-gemstone-options-copy

Mine was a few years ago and was just shy of approx £1,500.00. I could've spent more and it was from an inheritance but the designer worked with me to what I wanted. It was lucky it was round the corner from where I worked at the time so I could check in on progress.

Thanks everyone for all your thoughts. Plenty ti think a lot.

I really like this ring although I don't think I like the stones on the band. But this is kind of the vibe.

@Careeradviceplease1234 That’s an engagement ring though. Not gold and not real stones. It’s fairly bling and if you want that you will have to go lab grown.

Try Pia jewellery

https://rachelgalley.com/products/premium-emerald-moissanite-main-stone-with-side-stone-ring-in-18k-yg-vermeil-sterling-silver-1-24-ct-1-410-ct-7

how about this emerald ring

Go to arabic or indian jewelers. You can get gold jewellery for very close to oficial per gram price. I would buy 18k rather than 21k and up btw, I found 21k bit too soft for my liking.

I've used Laurelle Jewellry several times they have a combination of vintage and vintage-inspired new pieces.

laurelleantiquejewellery.com/collections/all/product-type_ring+metal_gold?sort_by=price-ascending

(they have an etsy shop too if you want to see their reviews https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LaurelleLtd?ref=shop-header-name&listingid=737134193&frompage=listing)

These rings all feel like lovely “treat yourself” pieces — something you could wear often without them looking like engagement rings.Just sharing in case it gives you some inspiration。

That emerald eternity wave ring is gorgeous , it would be a stand alone as it would be the devils own job to line up with another unless you were a fan of a wonky offset solitaire

I noticed my post upthread recommending jewellery quarters , my DD did indeed have a lovely browse in the Argyle Arcade and did not leave empty handed (necklace rather than ring )