I was so worried about spending too much of DH's money that I went for the cheapest set I could find - and have since regretted it. Don't get me wrong, its a beautiful ring, and I will always treasure it, but I want something.....nicer? I don't know what the word is!
Lately we've been going to a store called Sshhh....Secrets. They sell diamond simulants with a lifetime guarantee - not just CZ, these simulants actually have a carat rating as well. They're similar to the Hush range in Zamels, but I find they are a lot nicer! We're actually getting a new engagement ring made, as well as an eternity ring eventually, so I can wear all 3 as a set.
I'm pretty sure there's a website - believe me, you won't believe they're not real diamonds!
We had no set price...and price wasnt something we worried about. Dh just wanted something i liked regardless of $ figure. I hated everything...but liked a bits and pieces off different rings, so we seen a jeweller and had it made. I picked the diamonds i wanted in it...of course i went for the dearest ones (without even knowing) and it ended up being over $4k....but worth every damn cent! I then had my wedding band designed too.....so all up....i carry alot of dosh on my finger!
You go with what you like and CAN afford...good luck!
OMG " sneakysparkle " my DP heard it was 2mths income - if he was to hear it could be up to 3mths i think i might be waiting until i'm an old lady for an engagement ring ... what am i saying i am old i'm 42 ... well, um 43 in January, LOL
Well, i'm the master of engagement rings as i have had THREE
Yes, engaged THREE times ... 1st at age 19, second at age 28 and 3rd at age 34
And yes DP jokes & tells me to get one out & put it on ... only thing is i kept the 1st one which is so dated & yellow gold which i don't wear anymore ... 2nd ring i stupidly gave back ... and 3rd one i never got to wear !!
I say don't sell yourself short ... GET THE RING THAT YOU TRUELY WANT & LOVE
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