So since BF and I have been looking/talking about rings more lately I'm trying to decide what stone I want. I thought I wanted Asher or Moissanite but I also really like opal and sapphire. Pearls are pretty too. I don't wear jewlery (at all) so its all overwhelming! I know I don't want a diamond, which is why I think I'm having some pause about Asher and Moissanite - they look like diamonds. So how did you girls decide what sort of stone you wanted?
Re: How do you decide?
This is so hard! I don't wear any jewelry at all and I know nothing about it. I don't want to make a decision I will regret!
I have a lab created pink sapphire that I got almost 4 years ago for my birthday that I have worn pretty much everday and nothing has happened to it. In fact the white gold on that ring looks a heck of a lot better than the platinum on my e/wedding ring(s).
I would decide what kind of stone based on what colors you like, how rough you are on jewelry to begin with, and your budget.
However, if you don't want a diamond because you want something unique, then be bold in your decision to not have a clear stone. Be decisive, because you'd end up facing those annoying comments from random people who simply think it's a crime against nature to not have a clear stone. And so if you're going to do it, be secure in your decision and proud of it.
Only you can figure out why you don't want a diamond, and how you'll handle the inevitable comments about breaking the norm.
I went with Moissanite, also because I didnt want a diamond and was SO worried I was going to hate it. I got a .75 enhanced round stone solitaire,[ I think the .75 is big and looks larger than a 1 ct diamond. ] and I love love love it. its amazing so beautiful. My SIL also has a moissanite, that is 1ct solitaire antique type band unenhanced which is also beautiful. Although hers deff shows slightly more color than mine.
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I think it depends on what you want for sure. I used to work at Helzberg (yes that beautiful company that does our awesome side ads) and Moissanite was extremely popular there. Though I would recommend never buying anything from that company.
Obviously I am no help. lol.
Ultimately I know whatever BF gets I will love
If DH hadn't purchased a diamond ring, it would have been moissanite. We did a lot of research and liked both. However, I think a yellow topaz ring would look beautiful in yellow gold! Certainly go browse some jewelry stores and look at stones in-person once you know a little about their durability. Rubies and sapphires are also beautiful. It just depends on what really strikes you.
[QUOTE]It's funny, usually I end up with something different than what the crowd does, but for my E-ring, I really want clear stones. I want there to be no mistaking that it's an E-ring. I want it to be special and stand out from any other jewelry I might wear that would have colored stones. I don't know if that helps much, since you're leaning toward something other than a diamond/clear stone. I love sapphires, too. If you love blue, why not go for it? Especially since sapphires are the E-ring choice of yore? And of course, England's Princess-in-Waiting is currently wearing one! Of course, if you're looking for unique, you might consider that that ring may spark a trend, as it did when Di first wore the ring. You also said you wanted a yellow gold band. IMO, a sapphire isn't the best color to complement that. I think a ruby would be better with yellow, or better yet, topaz or emerald. Hmm. I'm really just musing here and not really making a point. Hope something here helps. LOL.
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This is what my mother says. I am very into colored diamonds, or a sapphire solitaire with diamonds around it - ala Kate Middleton. My mother is against that because she thinks people will think that BF couldn't afford a diamond. *facepalm*
Having done a little more searching on Moissanite, that may be thrown into the mix as well.
My mom has an aquamarine ring in yellow gold that she got for her 16th birthday. It's held up quite well with a lot over the last 40+ years. I will say her aquamarine is closer to the blue topazes you see now. I wanted to get her earrings to go with it a few years ago and all the aquamarines now are way lighter.
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