My name is Amy and on May 19, 2013 my grandson died.
He was sleeping and vomited and choked.
I want you to know that at 3 months old he loves your music!
When he got fussy all I had to do was put your music on my iPod
And he would start to calm down.
We would dance around the house! His favorite I think
Was the Chickens in the Pen, he would smile and kick
His little legs!
I want to thank you for being you! For making music that
You do! You made my grandson smile, and I love you
For that!
thanks, pookie :-)
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Koolio speaking of pawn shops..I just went into one in Mt Clemens and they had some beautiful rings CHEAP..
Good morning, Me!
Hell, I never thought I'd even do it once, so that better be it!
So, you're saying I should definitely get a wedding band when the time comes. Hmm, I'm really going to have to think about that now. I found the setting I love, so maybe we will get a diamond somewhere else. Good idea. Thanks, you've given me a lot to think about.
It is a pain...so many things. Do I really need to get a certified diamond or is an appraisal from the jeweler good enough? I really never even thought about it so I knew nothing about diamonds. Luckily my man has been researching so he does.
I can't even imagine trying to plan a wedding.....
Goodmorning Kool : )
Hopefully you will only do this once so go for it! Almost Every girl wants 'that special diamond'...
It goes with our fairy tale! : )
My Grandpa use to do something that I think is a great idea.
He wore his wedding band 24/7 6.5 days a week and wore his 'Dressy Band it had a Diamond in it' on Sundays to church.
There's an idea for ya... : )
Get yer diamond, but only wear it on special occasions...
I only wear mine when I walk out the door. I hate that if truth be told...
Actually with all this talk maybe I'll take my own advice and get my hubby to buy me a lil tiny band to wear...
P.S The more I think about it...the more I really think every girl should have that 'dreamy ring' if it's what ya really want...but wear a band the majority of the time...
Diamonds are truly a pain in the arse! haha
Did I just say that!?!
Thanks everyone. I was thinking about checking out pawn shops. With the Michigan economy so bad I figured we might find something cheaper there. I was thinking that I wouldn't even get a band, just wear my diamond. I never thought about all the stuff Me/Ali mentioned...I guess I should but I really want a diamond now that we've looked. He took me out the first time to see what I like. One of the first things I told him was not to go to the mall. There are some good jewelers in the area and of course all my friends have their own jeweler that I "must go to". It's really overwhelming.
Congratulations on the engagement! My husband chose my ring and it was absolutely beautiful. I was so proud of him and got lots of compliments on it. It wasn't your traditional engagement ring in that it's diamonds in the shape of a flower because he's always referred to me as his flower bud (being that I was extremely shy) that's blossomed during the years we dated. I thought that was the sweetest thing he could have ever said to me! Later I realized it wasn't a diamond (my husband has no clue on jewelry) but a cz later bought a true diamond set myself. I wear both, my real set on my wedding finger and the original ring on my right finger and guess what...I still get more compliments on the cubic zirconia he chose and it's been 12 years :). I agree with an earlier statement that your money and his become household money. But right now it sounds like he wants to really show his love and do this for you himself, I say let him. Again congratulations!!!!
Congrats and I am so excited for you. I hope you have a wonderful life with this man. If he wants to pay for your ring let him, but remember you can slip some money in his wallet every now and then without him knowing.
A Band that never has to be removed is what I'd recommend.
If he wants to buy you a diamond, let him. : )
But for practicality and sentimental reasoning...bands are the only way to go.
If your rock is bigger than a 1/4 carat you really can't sleep in it, without scratching the heck out of your face while youre sleeping...diamonds collect soap scum, so you really should remove it while showering...
Fingers swell and unless your body can accept it as a part of its own and adapt...(As in never removing it) you're gonna end up taking it off cause you can not wear it 24/7.
And by all means...let him pay for it...let him pick it out too if youre really wanting to go old fashioned...suggesting your favorite shape might be a good idea if that even matters to you. Emerald cut is my personal favorite... : )
Everyone left great advice...
Keep in mind,
Diamonds depreciate worse than vehicles...as soon as you walk out of the store you just lost a couple thousand dollars...so heres an idea...
Go to a pawn shop, EBAY, or mom & pop jeweler etc...get a gorgeous rock...
Then go to a nicer store and get a NEW setting for it...
OLDER diamonds are better quality anyways!
Good luck...but seriously from experience...a plain comfortable band is the best way to feel and look married 24/7 (If you're paying attention to ones finger)
Congratulations.... : )
My best wishes...it's sounds as if you will make a great wife. One big question would be when are you getting married...If you have time to pay for it now ..Let him do it.. My husband bought me a rather large ring..and he says it was one of the proudest moments in his life....
Congrats as well! I agree with other comments. Let him be the man and don't ruin his masculinity in the deal. You've given him notice that your love isn't all about the money. You've been given good advice above. Only thing I'd add is DON'T LET HIM GO TO THE MALL!! He'll pay twice as much for half the ring. Suggest a nice jeweler that has a good name around your town and you will both be very happy. Only thing else I could suggest is let him take you shopping to get your opinion, but then leave it up to him to make HIS choice for YOU! Best of luck!!
Congradulations I wish u lots of happiness. I had a 1 karat diamond from my ex-husband which I had lost the stone at work(I work as therapist in rehab centers I must have washed it down the sink because we searched every trash bag, every inch of the Bldg couldnt find it. I was sick. I didnt have insurance so we were out of luck. When u buy the ring please purchase insurance. I do have one life lesson that I have learnt through going through a divorce after 8 years of marriage. If ur man wants 2 buy the ring on his own let him. Let him be the man, most women today have so many different roles that we sometimes just jump in and do everything alot of us are just natural caregivers. Only u must let him do the traditional man stuff, men need to have the feeling that they are the man and we are the woman. Society has caused us women to take it all own and sometimes we just need to step back and let the man take control. Perhaps if I realized it sooner Ild still be married. The final decision is yours that just my personal opinion from my life experience. Take care and God bless.
Congrats on the engagement...woo hoo!!
I say do what makes you happy to hell with tradition and if you want to contribute you go for it. I think it shows real commitment. But remember that its not how much it costs, thats not important, you to are and your relationship is, and there are bigger things in the future to pay for. You never know whats gonna happen in the future so I think your right to be careful.
Its not the price its how pretty it is weather its $100 or $10000 its what you like.
Just enjoy your time good luck and best wishes!!
Hooray! Congrats to you :)
I always thought I would want to upgrade my engagement ring too (I've been married 16 years)- but then I grew attached to it and wanted to keep the very diamond that my husband proposed to me with on the ski slope in Vail. So then I insisted I get ANOTHER bigger one for my other hand- thus, the "trade up" scheme didn't work for me as I am too sentimental. Also remember too, unless you have a friend who is a jeweler/gemologist, you won't be credited with the amount you paid when you trade in to trade up, and will take a loss.
My sis-in-law got a ruby instead of a diamond for her engagement- very nice.
I also know friends who just bought bands when they married- she got a diamond later when they were both more "established".
In my opinion, it is pretty silly to put yourself in hock for years for a frivolous bauble, which I have also seen people do (they don't have a car, but what a nice ring!).
Now I must go and look into what Melonie is talking of, as this sparkle-loving gal loves to get more bang for her buck!
Best wishes to you- enjoy this exciting time!
First, off you are to be commended for your non-materialistic expectations because it is all about your love and relationship and a successful future. 7 years ago my hubby and I looked around and ended up at Walmart and we made a modest sparkling choice which only cost ust $75 each wed band and engagement ring. It is great because I can wear it freely 24-7 and not have to be freaky about it. I wear it doing everything even gardening and if I loose it my only despair is its sentimental value. This Christmas he surprised me with a 2k Moissanite engagement ring and said yes he would do it all again and asked me if I felt the same way. Wow! Moissanite is a less expensive diamond alternative with 10x's the sparkle and an astral heritage. Just remember what ever you start with somewhere down the road there will be a need or desire to top it. And yes the Moissanite is just as tough as a diamond and I wear it 24-7 also with the other 2 smaller ones. When folks notice my little stack of rings 1st questions is "Are they all from one guy?" then they follow with "He must love you lots" or "Damn girl you must be doing something right!". And it all started at Walmart. Who would think? But this is just an opinion from an old "Southern Country Girl". Good Luck! Peace
Sweeeeeeet!
That's what I thought too.
Thanks, I'm excited too. Start saving to go to Jamaica in a few years.... :-) I'm giving you plenty of notice.
It doesnt matter ..technically his bills will be yours as well!
OMG..Im sooo excited for you two!