The wedding is over but the marriage has just begun!
It’s been over three (3) months since the jeweler’s carelessness that has forced me to replace my un-repairable cracked diamond. I have seriously forgotten what it even looks like, which means I’m left to sit googly-eyed at my desk looking at this photo on the {Michael M.} website.
The good news is that I’ll have my ring back {someday} so that my little ring finger isn’t sitting here naked and plain. I just hope it is soon(er) rather than later.
I’ve recently had to say goodbye to my gorgeous engagement ring as it was declared damaged beyond repair during a prong repair at the jeweler. Now while we are left waiting to hear from the insurance company {thank goodness for ring insurance}, I am exploring my options.
If it were up to me, I would never ever ever ever ever ever own a diamond again in my life. I’ve explored man made diamonds but unfortunately they are limited in the carat size {as in, doesn’t go past 1.5 carats).
I’ve fallen in love with the rare morganite gem that is said to generate compassion, sympathy, empathy, and patience in those who wear it.
Unfortunately, I’m not sure I will be able to explore this option either as the limitations on insurance may force me to get another diamond, as a replacement. To me, it will be just that…a replacement.
Our rings were blessed by a rabbi at our wedding ceremony and carry so much love and special memories that it is truly irreplaceable.
Until we figure things out completely, I will continue to drool over these gorgeous morganite gems .
This Matthew Ryan Diamond Engagement Ring is a stunner. The band itself is just shy of a carat, weighing in at .8 carats. For a special price of $2399.00, this ring is just begging for that perfect center stone diamond sparkler. This beauty is sure to cause a few passerbys to leave with whiplash!
Note: Remember, diamonds are priced {on average} about $8-10,000 per carat {for a good quality diamond}.
I am at a loss for words and alligator tears keep streaming down my face because my precious engagement ring is ruined after having the prong repaired last week.
After taking it to our jeweler during a quick trip back to DC to repair a broken prong, there is now a HUGE crack down the middle of my diamond and chips under the side that make it look like it has stretch marks. What?!!! How on EARTH did that happen?
A quick Google search says this can happen during repair (although extremely rare). I have no idea what to do, except to cry. I mean, at this point, it is un-wearable.
We called the jeweler first thing this morning in a panic and they advised us to take photos. As evident in these snapshots, you can’t see the detail of the diamond, therefore you can’t see the cracks.
So…what do we do?
…to be continued.
The Vera Wang LOVE collection launched in October 2011 at Zales Jewelers. To be honest, I haven’t been that impressed with the line but that is neither here nor there. While taking a gander recently, I spotted this diamond and sapphire sparkler, which is thus far, my favorite ring at Zales.
What do you think of the line? Which is your favorite?
There is SO much information on the internet about the salary rule when buying an engagement ring. If you are unfamiliar, it’s quite simple. Some say that when proposing, the diamond ring should be equivalent to {the proposer’s} two month’s salary.
It is said that this “rule” came about from DeBeer’s {the largest diamond producer} marketing plans in the Depression era when sales were down. How smart are they? Their “rule” has stood the test of time as some still follow it!
So what does this look like?
$30,000 salary = $5,000 diamond engagement ring
$80,000 salary = $14,167 diamond engagement ring
$100,000 salary - $16,667 diamond engagement ring
A $200,000 salary would get you this beauty!
It’s a 4.20 total carat weight cushion cut halo with a 3 Carat center stone from Diamond Mansion, and it is absolutely gorgeous!
*Please note that I am not advocating that you spend two months salary on a ring as you should spend whatever amount you want on the ring that suits your taste and preferences.
**Also note that I will not judge if you spend two month’ salary, three month’s salary or more, either! I may just be a little curious as to what that ring actually looks like so send photos!
Here goes the shallow thoughts of the day! It is no secret that I love looking at rings. It is also no secret that I love “big” diamonds! I mean, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, right?
While looking at mall chain jewelers, I was curious as to what an “expensive” ring looked like and boy, did I find it?
This 4 carat solitaire diamond engagement ring is $84,999.99. Whoa! I feel like if you could afford an $85,000 ring, it should come in a baby blue-ish box with the words “Tiffany” on it.
(Source: kay.com)
The center stone of my engagement ring almost fell out today! Can you believe it? After further investigation with my blurry vision, I saw that a prong has broken. Darn it! To make matters worse, since our move to San Francisco, our jeweler is now almost 2500 miles away {in Washington DC}. Bummer! This means that I will have to wait until a trip to DC to get my ring fixed, which also means “no wearing it.”
I feel naked and lost without it on my finger. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands, get on Amazon, and spend a little money. I ordered this pear shaped cubic zirconia {CZ} to make me feel better about the situation. Isn’t it a stunner? Perhaps it is the fact that it is a new year, but I am falling in love with the pear shaped diamond. Who knew? Please Note: I am not a huge fan of the side baguettes but I’ll take it for now.
What better way to “test” out this shape of diamond than by a faux one to wear until my real e-ring gets repaired?
(Source: amazon.com)
(Source: shannonstellmacherphotography.com)
