Ok guys. Looks like it will be happening this summer and I really need to find the best place to make the purchase. Haven't decided how much to spend yet. Was thinking 6k all in hopefully. I'm about and hour and a half from Atlanta and an hour and a half from Birmingham. Any advice?
Engagaement Rings....advice needed
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Buy the diamond separately from a diamond broker to save some money and get a bigger diamond than what you thought you could afford.
I used bluenile.com and I was very pleased with the rock I bought.
I used bluenile.com and I was very pleased with the rock I bought.
Head NW. Probably the furthest destination that you can get from where you are located.
An engagement ring is probably one of the most important things to a female. A place like this with a bunch of guys is probably not the best place for advice on this matter. If you care about this lady do not go cheap. This really isn’t about you but about her and what she wants and will be proud of. If you can’t afford what she wants probably best to save more money. Don’t go cheap and don’t let a “deal” be a priority in your search. No one is going to give away a diamond ring. Stay clear of websites that seem too good to be true because they probably are. There is so much more to it than size. There is clarity and color and quality of diamonds that make a huge difference. You don’t want your fiancée to have a big rock and it be off color, cloudy but you think you did good because the good ole boys on six pack told you they got a helluva deal on a 2 carat diamond on “diamonds.com”. Go to a reputable jeweler and talk with them. They will work with you on a good fit that works for you and something she will be proud of.
That is the problem right there. If this is true of your girlfriend OP, re-think doing it
Divorce rate is high for a reason
On bluenile you can sort by exact cut, clarity, color and everything else. They have literally tens of thousands to choose from(at least they did several years ago). Most local guys have limited supply so your stuck choosing between their few dozen.
I was somewhat skeptical buying online so that's why I had a local guy look at it after I bought it. Didn't tell him where I got it or how much paid and he appraised 10k more than I paid.
I was somewhat skeptical buying online so that's why I had a local guy look at it after I bought it. Didn't tell him where I got it or how much paid and he appraised 10k more than I paid.
Call Tom Neville with The Source in Montgomery, AL. He's a great guy and a former Bulldog O lineman from the early 60's. Tom will take you step by step on what to look for and what not to look for in a diamond whether you purchase one from him or not. That's where I bought my wife's diamond and bought her setting elsewhere.
If you decide to go this route, DO NOT drive to Montgomery without making a call and setting an appointment first. Tom's place isn't a traditional jewelry store. He'll only see you by appointment and you'll have to be buzzed back through security to his office. Best of Luck!
If you decide to go this route, DO NOT drive to Montgomery without making a call and setting an appointment first. Tom's place isn't a traditional jewelry store. He'll only see you by appointment and you'll have to be buzzed back through security to his office. Best of Luck!
I've had good luck with Blue Nile for diamond earrings and gemstones. They're worth a look. But if you want a can't miss option, just cut the BS and go to Tiffany in Atlanta. You'll pay a premium, but the quality is outstanding. And just the sight of the little blue box may melt your ladyfriend's brain.
I went with the same approach. Bought the diamond from Blue Nile. And then went shopping to lots of local stores to find the band she wanted. Very pleased with how it all turned out.
Don’t underestimate “Cut”. A very important C, at least for a Round diamond.
Don’t underestimate “Cut”. A very important C, at least for a Round diamond.
Watch this first: https://youtu.be/N5kWu1ifBGU
then have a long talk with your girlfriend about what her priorities are.
then have a long talk with your girlfriend about what her priorities are.
You really have no idea what you are talking about. Right now bluenile.com has over 100,000 diamonds to choose from. That’s a lot more than your local jeweler who is most likely having his 5th going out of business sale this month (looking at you Jerry Lake). You can narrow your search on bluenile by size, color, clarity and cut to get the perfect diamond.
Don't drop a lot on this ring. If the price of the ring is a problem with her then perhaps you need to reconsider the engagement.
Check our Brilliant Earth online. Similar to blue nile but a little more hipster. Ethically sourced diamonds (that was important to my fiancé) and huge selection. Then take it and get the setting/ring locally. Albrittons in Jackson is great (they’re building a new store across the street from highland village) and they’ll take good care of you. Be sure to get something GIA certified. And yes, cut is king. Good cut will make it look bigger.
Albritton's is just moving across the street to their own new building.
Just clearing up this rumor.
Just clearing up this rumor.
Just depending on her, you may want to take her ring shopping and figure out what she likes. Takes the element of complete surprise out, but many will appreciate getting to see different styles on their hand- what they think they want will change sometimes based on what it looks like on.
If the price of the ring is a problem with you, odds are she will reconsider the marriage in a few years as you probably are too selfish to make her happy. Many a divorced man has a $50k pickup, a $5k yeti collection, $15k in guns, and an ex-wife with a cheap *** engagement ring.
If you struggle spending 2-3 months salary on what should be a 50+ year purchase, you are either not with the right woman or are financially unprepared to get married. It's unfortunate, but you and her will be judged by the ring. Her friends will be talking **** behind her back about the ring either way. Make sure it's out of jealousy. Go ahead and get the nicest ring you can. Remember, you are getting married, half of what you spend on it is her money anyway. Might as well go all out on the one item she will keep forever. Best investment you will ever make.
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