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Thinking about moissanite ring
My boyfriend and I have been thinking about getting engaged for a while and have recently been talking about ring price and what I would like. I have always a larger ring and my taste has recently changed from always wanting a princess cut to now wanting an emerald cut. I also thought about a sapphire since I want something unique, but that was disgarded by my mother. I will be in graduate school next year and we are a young couple, so the large emerald diamond ring I dream of is completely out of the budget, but I don't think I would be satisfied with cutting down on the size of the ring just to get a diamond. I was looking on etsy and found a beautiful moissanite ring that is basically everything I would want, but I have a feeling my family, particular my mother/sister/grandmother.
Any opinions on moissanite? Bad idea? Tacky? Wanna-be?
Any opinions on moissanite? Bad idea? Tacky? Wanna-be?
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Re: Thinking about moissanite ring
Second I find moissanite or any other non diamond stone to be beautiful. Elle and Leia have beautiful rings. Third looks like size matters to you.
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I can see how you'd get that impression and we haven't had a discussion about moissy rings in a while. I even asked about moissy when FI and I were looking at rings.
But no, it is not tacky or wanna be or anything. No one in real life EVER asks if your stone is a diamond or not because THAT is tacky. If you want a moissy bc it's what's you can afford, go for it!
Also, ditto lyn on her second and third points.
"You're our early 20's BSC scarecrow. They cower at your maturity." - lennonkdc
[QUOTE]When me and my BF first brought up the idea of getting engaged I had told him I do not like diamonds. Diamond happens to be my birth stone and so I already have diamond jewlery that I do not wear. Yet when I saw moissanite I fell in love with the stone. It has more fire than a diamond and is made from the pressure of a meteor hitting the earth. It it the hardest semi precious stone rating a 9.5 where a diamond is a 10, and <strong>Moissanite is literally made in a fallen star</strong> way cooler than a diamond in my opinion. But do i think people with diamonds are tacky no and do i think moissanite is a wanna be diamond NO. So please do some research on the stone before you ask if it is tacky. It really just sounds like you care more about the size of the stone and not the meaning behind the ring. This is the ring I will be getting when J proposes the site has a lot of beautiful jewlery <a href="http://www.moissanite.com/shop/rings/engagement-rings/emmanuelle-s-collection-140-310ctw-round-brilliant-moissanite-pave-vintage-solitaire-ring-14k-white-or-yellow-gold" rel="nofollow">http://www.moissanite.com/shop/rings/engagement-rings/emmanuelle-s-collection-140-310ctw-round-brilliant-moissanite-pave-vintage-solitaire-ring-14k-white-or-yellow-gold</a>
Posted by PrincessBride2016[/QUOTE]
<div>No, it isn't. Moissanite is lab-created.</div><div>
</div><div>The original structure was discovered in meteorite fragments.</div>
[QUOTE]LURK before posting the part about "Any opinions on moissanite? Bad idea? Tacky? Wanna-be?" cause some ladies here have moissanite rings. Insulting the regulars leads to some flinging of virtual poo. Besides that I'll be blunt, you should not give a flying f@ck what your mother, sister, grandmother things of what you like. Yes it would be nice if they liked whatever ring you got but they aren't wearing it for the rest of their lives so why should their opinion matter or influence you. Second I find moissanite or any other non diamond stone to be beautiful. Elle and Leia have beautiful rings. Third looks like size matters to you.
Posted by motoLyn[/QUOTE]
Have I told you lately that I love you?
OP, Lyn is 100% right. If you want a sapphire, that's a lovely choice. I have a friend with a beautiful pastel sapphire ring. If you want a diamond simulant, that's fine, too. It should only matter what you and your BF like, not your mom likes. It's not for your mom.
For people who say "oh, you have to constantly correct people about it," nope, that doesn't happen. The only comments I ever get are "That's beautiful" or "I love your ring." Nobody asks what it is, what it cost, etc. If somebody did, I'd happily tell them it's a Lannyte, but in 2.5 years, that's never come up.
I think Moissanite and Lannyte are wonderful alternatives if you want a clear stone that is conflict-free and lower cost than a diamond. But I think the most important thing here is deciding what you and your BF want and stop being so concerned with what other people think.
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[QUOTE]My boyfriend and I have been thinking about getting engaged for a while and have recently been talking about ring price and what I would like. <strong>I have always a larger ring</strong> and my taste has recently changed from always wanting a princess cut to now wanting an emerald cut. I also thought about a sapphire since I want something unique, but that was disgarded by my mother. I will be in graduate school next year and we are a young couple, so the large emerald diamond ring I dream of is completely out of the budget, but <strong>I don't think I would be satisfied with cutting down on the size</strong> of the ring just to get a diamond. I was looking on etsy and found a beautiful moissanite ring that is basically everything I would want, but I have a feeling my family, particular my mother/sister/grandmother. Any opinions on moissanite? Bad idea? Tacky? Wanna-be?
Posted by crosbymo[/QUOTE]
Honestly, this bolded parts make me think 'gold digger'. Am I saying that's what you are? No. I'm just saying those statements make it SEEM that way.
As far as moissanite goes, it's my stone of choice. It's a beautiful stone. Why is it that people consider every clear/white stone a diamond wanna-be? White sapphires? Gorgeous. They're not trying to be diamonds. They're just white sapphires. Moissanite? Amazingly beautiful. Again, not trying to be a diamond.
But going back to the size thing, I'm curious as to what it is about a LARGE stone that attracts you. Is it the status? Do you think a bigger stone means he loves you more? Or, is it truly truly truly a style thing? I don't know...it just seems superficial to me, and that's why I'm asking.
"His farts smell like Satan's asshole mixed with a skunk's vagina. But it's okay, because I love him." -CSousa
As for liking moissanite just because it's cheaper--no, that is not it. As I peruse jewelry sites looking at diamond rings/bands, none of them really speak to me. That's when I started looking at saphires, realized I liked an emerald cut, but then went back to looking at diamonds in an emeraly cut (yes, due to pressure from the mama and her thinking a diamond is more traditional). Now I'm looking at moissanite because it is a different stone and seems like I can get the size I want for a reasonable price. And I wouldn't be getting a cheaper priced ring to speed up an engagement, I just don't think my boyfriend dropping a large part of his salary on a ring when we have other things coming up that could cause a financial burden (e.g. moving and yes, eventually wedding planning).
For you ladies who have a moissanite ring, did you buy it online or did you work with a jeweler?
[QUOTE]I like the idea of a large stone because I have always worn large, chucky rings, either plain metal or gemstones. I definitely don't think a larger stone signifies more love or a better status. As for liking moissanite just because it's cheaper--no, that is not it. As I peruse jewelry sites looking at diamond rings/bands, none of them really speak to me. That's when I started looking at saphires, realized I liked an emerald cut, but then went back to looking at diamonds in an emeraly cut (yes, due to pressure from the mama and her thinking a diamond is more traditional). Now I'm looking at moissanite because it is a different stone and seems like I can get the size I want for a reasonable price. And I wouldn't be getting a cheaper priced ring to speed up an engagement, I just don't think my boyfriend dropping a large part of his salary on a ring when we have other things coming up that could cause a financial burden (e.g. moving and yes, eventually wedding planning).
Posted by crosbymo[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Thinking about moissanite ring: I can see how you'd get that impression and we haven't had a discussion about moissy rings in a while. I even asked about moissy when FI and I were looking at rings. But no, it is not tacky or wanna be or anything. <strong>No one in real life EVER asks if your stone is a diamond or not because THAT is tacky.</strong> If you want a moissy bc it's what's you can afford, go for it! Also, ditto lyn on her second and third points.
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
they do, oh yes. THEY DO ASK. :-\
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Thinking about moissanite ring : they do, oh yes. THEY DO ASK. :-\
Posted by CocoBellaF[/QUOTE]
<div>FFS people. You all suck. </div><div>
</div><div>(people, not you Coco. You're beautiful and smart and classy)</div>
"You're our early 20's BSC scarecrow. They cower at your maturity." - lennonkdc
[QUOTE]Maybe she just likes the look of a larger stone. If she were a gold-digger, she wouldn't be considering moissanite or going to graduate school.
Posted by renegade gaucho[/QUOTE]
Which is why I asked. And if you'll note my last paragraph I ask, 'is it just a style thing'. Mmmkay?
"His farts smell like Satan's asshole mixed with a skunk's vagina. But it's okay, because I love him." -CSousa
[QUOTE]I<strong> like the idea of a large stone because I have always worn large, chucky rings, either plain metal or gemstones.</strong> I definitely don't think a larger stone signifies more love or a better status. As for liking moissanite just because it's cheaper--no, that is not it. As I peruse jewelry sites looking at diamond rings/bands, none of them really speak to me. That's when I started looking at saphires, realized I liked an emerald cut, but then went back to looking at diamonds in an emeraly cut (yes, due to pressure from the mama and her thinking a diamond is more traditional). Now I'm looking at moissanite because it is a different stone and seems like I can get the size I want for a reasonable price. And I wouldn't be getting a cheaper priced ring to speed up an engagement, I just don't think my boyfriend dropping a large part of his salary on a ring when we have other things coming up that could cause a financial burden (e.g. moving and yes, eventually wedding planning).
Posted by crosbymo[/QUOTE]
Answers my question!
"His farts smell like Satan's asshole mixed with a skunk's vagina. But it's okay, because I love him." -CSousa
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Thinking about moissanite ring : FFS people. You all suck. (people, not you Coco. You're beautiful and smart and classy)
Posted by audrewuh[/QUOTE]
I was about to fight you! :)
[QUOTE]I wanted a larger stone vs a better quality one. I promise I'm not a gold-digger. Why you hate me Bean?
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]
I could never hate you! My kid sends you kissy face pictures. You're stuck with us FOR-EV-ER! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />
"His farts smell like Satan's asshole mixed with a skunk's vagina. But it's okay, because I love him." -CSousa
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Thinking about moissanite ring : I could never hate you! My kid sends you kissy face pictures. You're stuck with us FOR-EV-ER!
Posted by beanbot2002[/QUOTE]
<div>Phew. I got nervous for a sec!</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Thinking about moissanite ring : I was about to fight you! :)
Posted by CocoBellaF[/QUOTE]
<div>You're feisty! I woudln't be a match for you. </div>
"You're our early 20's BSC scarecrow. They cower at your maturity." - lennonkdc
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Thinking about moissanite ring : No, it isn't. Moissanite is lab-created. The original structure was discovered in meteorite fragments.
Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]<div>not the OP who said the wrong fact, but still. . .
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Thinking about moissanite ring : Phew. I got nervous for a sec!
Posted by rdr716[/QUOTE]
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"His farts smell like Satan's asshole mixed with a skunk's vagina. But it's okay, because I love him." -CSousa
[QUOTE]When me and my BF first brought up the idea of getting engaged I had told him I do not like diamonds. Diamond happens to be my birth stone and so I already have diamond jewlery that I do not wear. Yet when I saw moissanite I fell in love with the stone. It has more fire than a diamond and is made from the pressure of a meteor hitting the earth. It it the hardest semi precious stone rating a 9.5 where a diamond is a 10, and <strong>Moissanite is literally made in a fallen star way cooler than a diamond in my opinion</strong>. But do i think people with diamonds are tacky no and do i think moissanite is a wanna be diamond NO. So please do some research on the stone before you ask if it is tacky. It really just sounds like you care more about the size of the stone and not the meaning behind the ring. This is the ring I will be getting when J proposes the site has a lot of beautiful jewlery <a href="http://www.moissanite.com/shop/rings/engagement-rings/emmanuelle-s-collection-140-310ctw-round-brilliant-moissanite-pave-vintage-solitaire-ring-14k-white-or-yellow-gold" rel="nofollow">http://www.moissanite.com/shop/rings/engagement-rings/emmanuelle-s-collection-140-310ctw-round-brilliant-moissanite-pave-vintage-solitaire-ring-14k-white-or-yellow-gold</a>
Posted by PrincessBride2016[/QUOTE]
Dude! This gave me chills! <3
I *really* love Pinterest!
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Thinking about moissanite ring : Dude! This gave me chills! <3
Posted by Dewey12[/QUOTE]
<div>Totally unrelated - Holy CRAP your kid is a ladykiller. That look made me swoon, for sure.</div>
'Next time, just fart.' - BriSox81
Hahaha! Thanks. : He has recently developed some hardcore Stranger Danger so he only has eyes for me. I have a feeling it won't last for long though and I'll be fighting the girls off.
I *really* love Pinterest!