Vintage Diamond Rings

*This or That*

01. Eyeliner or Mascara?………eyeliner

02. Louis vuttion or dooney & bourke?……louis vuttion

03. American eagle or hollister?……hollister

04. Pumps or flats?…….flats

05. Skirts or pants?……..short skirt,……or just jeans

06. Socks or leggings?……..socks

07. Hoodies or jackets?……..hoddies

08. Heels or sneakers?…….sneakers

09. Straight or curly hair?……..straight

10. Hoop or dangling earrings?………hoop

13. White or black?…….black

14. victoria’s secret or bath and body works?….victoria’s secret..no brainer

15. Smoothies or latte?……latte

16. Diet or regular sodas?………….diet!

17. Water or daquiries?………i don’t know what the other one is so water

18. Pearls or diamonds?………diamonds

19. Vintage or boho?………boho

20. Marykate or Ashley Olsen?……….ashley olsen

21. Lindsay or Hilary?…………lindsay lohan

22. Ipod or cell phone?…………cell phone

23. Friends or family?………….Friends

24. Lip gloss or lip stick?………..Lip Gloss

25. Manicure or pedicures?……..Manicures

26. M.A.C or sephora?……..MAC

27. Tank tops or beaters?……..tank tops

28. tiffany’s or chanel?……….Chanel!

29. love or peace?………Love

30. Sunglasses or purses?……….Sunglasses

X what you have:
[x] an ipod/mp3.
[x] a REAL Louis vuttion purse.
[xxx] a computer. (i have one and then my family has 2)
[x] a cd player. (those are gay now)
[xx] a stereo. (there’s 2 in our house ones in my room thought)
[xxxxxxxxxx] a spice girl cd. (i have like 10 i loved them but now, just no)
[xx] a cosmo girl magazine. or regular Cosmo (i get both those magazines)
[x] a teddy bear.
[x] a build a bear. (me and my friends got them aha funny story)
[xxxxx] an American eagle purse. (5 of them)
[xxxxxxxxxx] hollister shorts. (like 20)
[xxx] a hot topic shirt. (3 there nice!)
[x] a cell phone. (2 acutly oragne LG envy)
[xxxxxxxx] an aeropostale shirt. (more like 25)
[xx] a big screen TV (one in the T.V room and one in my rom)
[x] the mean girls dvd. ( yes it’s l;ike me and my friends like just not so girly)
[x] a TV in my room. (yes i said a big screen)
[x] a big bed (queen size)
[ ] a brother or sister. (nope only child)
[xxxxxxx] a diamond ring / bracelet (i have both like 5 each)
[x] pearl necklace (yep it was alot too)
[xx] a prom dress. (two i havn’t had mine yet but i was invtited to 2 by older guys on when i was in grade 9 and then in grade 10 going to grade 11 this year
[ ] a book. (i never ever read)
[x] a myspace. (yes with liek 10 million friends
[x] curious perfume (yes i love that sh*t)
[x] g-unit sneakers. (i was in love with them now everyone has them so there dumb they just got them becuase i had them)
[xxxxxxxxx] a black shirt. (i have ons of black shirts)
[x] a cig. (you mean a cigarette yes)
[ ] a kid. (no just no)

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Where can I sell a vintage, Art Deco style diamond ring in the Saratoga Springs, NY region?

I would really like my grandmother’s engagement ring to be my engagement ring but I’m not sure how a wedding ring would fit with it. Here’s a link to a similar shaped ring. Any ideas?

http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/rings/detailView.aspx?id=35592&type=27&Engagement%20Ring%20Styles=Vintage+Styles&Rings%20Types=Engagement+Rings

This is what I am considering to be my engagement ring. My fiancee is letting me pick one out and I thought this would be nice because its real white gold and diamond. We are on a tight budget.
Here is the link
http://jewelry.hsn.com/victoria-wieck-13ct-diamond-14k-vintage-style-ring_p-2794045_xp.aspx?web_id=2794050
I was skeptical about getting the ring online so I did go to Kay Jewlers online and i found a better ring. Its even cheaper but I think its nicer. Let me know what you think…
Here’s the link
http://www.kay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product1%7C10101%7C10001%7C-1%7C21877903%7C15064%7C15064.15121.17106

I would prefer a true antique ring, something that has already been bought and sold at least once, so that I wouldn’t be contributing (as much) to any of the problems associated with gem mining. All of the websites I’ve found, however, have very few true antiques and instead are full of new “vintage style” rings. A little help, please?

Fancy diamond jewelry is no longer just for the rich and famous. It’s not just the Hollywood starlets who wear fancy diamond jewelry and engagement rings anymore. All of the latest, hottest styles of engagement rings are now affordable for everyone. While all of the diamond jewelry choices may seem overwhelming at first, all you have to do is ask yourself certain questions about what kind of ring she would like.

-What type of style would best suit her? Contemporary? Vintage? Large diamonds? A solitary diamond? Flashy? Simple yet sophisticated?

-What is her favorite color? Diamond cut engagement rings come in every color imaginable.

-Would she prefer white gold, yellow gold, platinum, or silver? Keep in mind, though, silver and gold don’t last forever. They can fade in time. Thankfully, contemporary rings are usually made with more than one metal.

-What is her ring size? Try to get an idea. Some jewelry stores offer a free “ring sizing kit”. Order one and measure her other rings with it.

-What type of budget are you going by? Traditionally, the amount a man spends on an engagement ring is two months worth of his salary. If you have good credit though, you may be able to finance a more expensive ring. Make sure you’ll be able to pay it off in time, though.

Once you get an ideal of the style, color, ring size, and price, you can begin looking for the perfect ring. Diamond jewelry stores are making engagement rings more affordable these days. You can also customize the ring settings yourself, to make it more personal for her. Asking your partner to marry you should be a very romantic and memorable moment. If you also have the perfect ring to suit her, it will be a moment neither of you will ever forget.

He has popped the question. You have said “Yes!”. Before you phone the wedding planner and start searching for the perfect wedding dress, you are going to design your own engagement ring. There are many advantages to having a custom made jewelry engagement ring. Firstly, and most importantly, you will have exactly what you want, down to the finest details.
* Vintage or contemporary design. After trawling through magazines, jeweler’s windows, and possibly the net, you will probably realize that you are drawn to a particular style. Some girls make a conscious decision to have their engagement ring styled from a particular jewelry era and other girls will want the very latest style. Many contemporary designs right now are very reminiscent of the Art Deco style with the center setting or stone being square. The contemporary twist to this is to have a modern cut diamond like an Asscher style.
* Multiple stones or solitaire ring. A solitaire ring is a spectacular way to showcase a magnificent diamond. Solitaires are also great for girls who are into more simple styles. Having said this, a solitaire stone can have many varieties to the setting from understated to highly intricate. Multiple stones can be utilized in many ways. Many current styles are using smaller stones to decorate shanks and bands. Multiple diamonds can also be a great way to get a sparkling ring at a lesser cost. A solitaire diamond is nearly always going to cost more than smaller diamonds added up to a similar weight.
Various engagement ring settings:
* Bezel. This is a practical setting, enclosing the stone in metal very securely, and drawing visual attention to your stone. Some girls prefer bezel settings as claws can be more prone to catching, and getting banged or bent.
* Claws or cathedral. Claws, also known as prongs, give maximum visibility to a fantastic glittering stone, allowing light to pass through from all sides. The claws need to be substantial enough to keep the stones secure. A cathedral setting still uses claws to keep the stone firmly in place, but it also has the two sides of the ring rising up to the center setting, allowing for a more secure setting. Both claw and cathedral settings involve the center stone having a certain height or being raised from the band.
* Pave settings are a fantastic way to way to add glitter to any ring. Normally involving smaller stones that are firmly inlaid within the band, this gives a more subtle sparkle. Pave settings can be used to decorate the shanks of an engagement ring and make for beautiful settings for wedding and eternity rings.
* Channel settings involve the stones sitting down flush in a groove between the two sides of the metal. This is quite a modern setting, contrasting between metals and stones quite distinctly
* Raised or flat ring settings. Are you going to be a lady of leisure or do your hands see a lot of action? Some girls find flatter settings to be more practical for active lifestyles. However, any well built ring should be able to withstand a certain amount of living.
Saying to a custom jeweler “design my own engagement ring” is for many girls a once in a lifetime opportunity to have the engagement ring of their dreams. Custom made jewelry not only allows you to have a unique ring but to have every tiny detail finished to your requirements.

Asking somebody to marry you can be one of the most exciting events of your life. And, of course, the engagement ring that you use will be a large part of this process. If you are in the market for an engagement ring there are many options that you should consider. In this day and age you should consider buying your engagement ring online. This may sound “risky”, but the fact of the matter is that the best deals on high end full cut certified diamonds for the public are coming from online diamond merchants. It’s safe, quick, cost effective and the online merchants have the best return policies and upgrade programs available. There are five important steps that you must follow when buying a custom engagement ring online. These steps will help you with the buying process, keep you directed, ordered and ultimately help you build the ultimate diamond engagement ring. 1. Before you ever decide to buy a custom engagement ring online you need to determine an appropriate budget. There are hundreds of ring choices for you to make, and having a budget in mind will make the selection process much easier on you. Having a solid budget is even more important when buying a custom engagement ring because your options are even more varied. Remember, the diamond is usually going to eat up most of your money with an engagement ring. Unless you are keeping your center stone to a minimum, that showcase diamond will usually be between 65% – 95% of your expense. If you need help understanding diamond values, ask a pro. Email questions, chatting online or a quick 5 -10 minute educational phone session is a great way to get understanding of diamond values without dealing with the pressure of sales people. 2. If you are surprising your partner you may not have any idea as to what type of engagement ring they are looking for. While this can sometimes be tricky, take advantage of the subtle hints, and definitely pay attention to her tastes in style. Is she simple, clean and classic, vintage, retro, old fashioned antique???. Look at her current jewelry collection. Does she prefer conspicuous and big, small and discrete, white gold or silver, yellow gold? Paying attention to such things should give you better direction. 3. Learn as much as you can about diamonds. Surely, the custom engagement ring that you buy will feature diamonds. But remember, there are many different types for you to choose from. Keep the five C’s in mind: carat, color, clarity, cut and most important cost. That fifth C is where gem economics comes into play, and only a seasoned diamond specialist will know how to explain clearly how dollars translate to gem characteristics. Don’t listen to friends and family…. Doesn’t matter how educated they think they are. If they aren’t in the industry, they don’t have access to the pricing standards and market trends necessary to understand fully. 4. Once you have considered the five C’s it is time to choose a diamond. This can be difficult when shopping online, so we strongly suggest that you go to a local jeweler to view diamonds in person. If you’re going to take advantage of the online diamond values, look at certified diamonds ONLY! GIA, AGS, EGL USA and EGL are some of the most popular third party diamond certifications available. Shop with your eyes and your budget. When you see a diamond that meets your expectations, have the jewelry PHOTOCOPY the certification. Do NOT let them just jot down the carat, color, shape and price. This is not enough information to do genuine comparison. The entire certification is needed. OR, you write down the certificate report #. This can be looked up on the certification companies website. It’s the information on this certification that is crucial for online diamond buying. Now, match the specs on your report with those specs listed online. There are some tricky subtlet ies, so assistance from a diamond specialist is very helpful. 5. Ask about any money back guarantee before you make a final decision. Just like anything else, when you buy a custom engagement ring online you want to make sure the fabricator stands by their work. If the piece is shoddily made or if it’s not what you ordered, having a guarantee will put your mind to rest. Now you’re ready to buy. Avoiding state TAX, Credit Card Fraud protection, great return policies, third party certifications and the fact that you have seen a similar diamond in person stack up very well for online jewelers, and make the argument for buying your certified diamond or custom engagement ring online a strong one.

In our culture, rings can signify all sorts special occasions from graduations to weddings. Rings that are made for special occasions are usually a little bit more traditional. However, there are so many fun ring styles available now like vintage rings, cocktail rings, and funky plastic rings. Some couples get promise rings to mark their relationships prior to an engagement or a wedding. Even best friends sometimes wear matching rings or necklaces for fun. While rings can signify many things, remember that rings can also just be a lot of fun too. It’s rare that a ring for any special occasion is going to be all that interesting. If it is a couple’s ring than you can be sure that the ring will not be extremely interesting or different since it will be matching with the male ring. These rings might be costly and beautiful in their own way—but there are ring options that are a lot more fun! Most rings that are purchased in honor of a special occasion usually feature diamonds or some other costly gem. While this seems to be customary in our current society, I think that you can get so much more for your money if you invest in cubic zirconia jewelry. There are so many creative and interesting cubic zirconia rings available for purchase. Try a bold ring inspired by nature or by animals. You don’t have to wear boring and traditional rings if you don’t want to. Celebrities, especially, have loved donning interesting and bold cocktail rings. Of course the bold rings of celebrities cost fortunes. With cz jewelry, you can buy really interesting rings for a fraction of the cost. Don’t be afraid to wear rings that are just as bold as what the celebrities’ wear. You can find similar styles that are interesting, stunning, and most importantly affordable. Just remember not tp overpower the look with too many other accessories like bangles and necklaces. Let your signature ring do the talking! If you are not comfortable wearing a huge statement cocktail ring, then you can definitely go for a smaller and less exaggerated piece that is still eye-catching. Look for special and different cuts in the jewel or choose a ring that has a specific theme to it. Celebrities from Beyonce to Cate Blanchet love bold cocktail rings. Take a break from your standard rings. Get a manicure this Autumn and pick up a statement cocktail ring to match. I guarantee that you will have so much fun with this accessory!

I have a $700 diamond ring on ebay right now. One just like it sold for 530 a week ago. i have 2 days left and the bid is only 36.00 i have a reserve on it. to save me there, but what happens? people last minutre go on a bidding war? It’s an antique vintage wedding set. 14 k gold approx. .50 carat size 7. they sell like crazy on there but mines not.