My boyfriend and have recently decided that we want to get married after 3 wonderful years of dating. He wants me to get the ring I especially want, so we are going shopping together starting next weekend. However, from looking online, and seeing my friend's rings, I've noticed that a lot of modern rings have the diamond sit really far off the hand. The ring has a tendency to catch on things, hit things, and fall over to the side. I've always known that I really didn't want this in my engagement ring, that I wanted a center diamond that was low set. However, this seems to be a tall order as Shane Company or Jared just don't carry that style. I've found several online (
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=2442 or
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=603) but I'm nervous about asking my bf to make such a large purchase over the internet. Especially if I can't see it on my hand before we buy.
Does anyone have advice for shopping for low-set or antique engagement rings, especially in Colorado? I've some via Google maps, but they almost never have a website - driving from Arvada to Estes Park, for example, seems really far if they don't even have a great collection. How do you feel about making large purchases like this online?