Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
December 24, 2009
On the one hand it's a very special ring to my family and i would love for her to have it, but I don't want her to think I'm a cheapskate because I didn't lay down any cash on buying her an engagement ring.
December 31, 2009
I also think proposing with an heirloom diamond engagement ring tops proposing with any generic diamond engagement ring you got at a jewelry store. If you're worried she'll think you're cheap, why don't you buy a second gift to celebrate your fresh engagement that roughly equals the sum you would have spent on an engagement ring. That is, after she says yes of course. A weekend getaway for two on a cruise ship? His & hers surfing lessons? A cocktail dress from Prada? Vintage diamond earrings that match the vintage engagement ring? You know her better than I do, so make an informed choice and I'm sure she'll be thrilled.
December 26, 2009
I must begin by saying that I think presenting a family heirloom as an engagement ring is the ultimate romantic gesture! The fact that you are willing to give her a vintage engagement ring that has been in your family for generations is a testament of your faith in her and in your relationship. As a woman, I know that if I were her, I would be thrilled! She will be receiving not only a vintage engagement ring, but also a kind of amazing luck charm to start your marriage off on the right foot.
Regarding the style of the ring, it's true that vintage engagement rings are not for everyone. However, most people that like vintage jewelry also like other things that are vintage, like vintage clothing, vintage records, you get the idea. I assume that if you are about to propose, you have known your girlfriend for a while, so it's about time you start paying attention to her style! Watch what she wears and how she accessorizes. Does she own any vintage jewelry? If so, I'd say that you are definitely on the right track with a vintage engagement ring.
If after paying close attention to her style, you still can't seem to figure it out, you can always ask her best friend, sister (if she has any), or mother. They will probably be really happy to help you out. If after all this, you still feel uncertain about offering her a vintage engagement ring, I suggest you propose to her with this ring anyway. Just make sure you make it clear that she does not have to wear this particular diamond engagement ring if she does not like vintage jewelry. She will either be crazy about the vintage engagement ring or she won't. Either way, the important thing is that you are asking her to marry you. The two of you can figure out what to do about the engagement ring together. Solving problems together is a big part of marriage so this vintage engagement ring will give you a head start.
December 24, 2009
I say definitely give her the vintage diamond engagement ring! There is nothing that will make her feel more a part of your life and a part of your family (for better or for worse) than receiving an engagement ring that was passed down through your family for generations. I was always concerned that my boyfriend's mother didn't like me, but she was so happy to see me wearing her great grandmother's diamond engagement ring that it really broke the ice between us. I wouldn't exchange it for anything in the world.
