For the men currently married or engaged

[Mr210]

How much research did you conduct on engagement rings and things of that nature before popping the question

Were there any websites that you used as resources

 

[Nemesis]

it basically comes down to the three Cs cut carat and clarity.....

Im not engaged but Im looking to buy a ring at some point this year

 

[Mr210]

it basically comes down to the three Cs cut carat and clarity.....

Im not engaged but Im looking to buy a ring at some point this year

yes I know that, how much do you plan on spending, are you paying cash or financing, and how long have the 2 of you been together

 

[-G$-]

do extensive research and have a budget in mind.

and i wouldn't recommend financing, don't buy something you can't afford.

 

[Mr210]

do extensive research and have a budget in mind.

and i wouldn't recommend financing, don't buy something you can't afford.

obviously I plan on doing extensive research or else I wouldnt have made this thread

 

[RJY33]

have a budget and stick to it. dont go with your girl to pick it out. unless she is a waste of life she wont be upset if its not a $35,000 pink diamond or whatever. clarity is a little overrated. i was shown 2 identical rings, one double the price of the other because of clarity but it looked exactly the same in the light and out of it

 

[Mr210]

have a budget and stick to it. dont go with your girl to pick it out. unless she is a waste of life she wont be upset if its not a $35,000 pink diamond or whatever. clarity is a little overrated. i was shown 2 identical rings, one double the price of the other because of clarity but it looked exactly the same in the light and out of it

thanks and I wasnt planning on bringing my girl with me, she wants me to take her mother, but her mother will tell everybody how much I spent, so Im going by myself or im taking a female from my family

 

[Psychosis]

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds/diamond-education?track=link1
I bought it from this spot. And I got it insured. Get the matching band for a discount.

 

[Mr210]

Ive heard its better to get a ring from a mom and pop store rather than the big chains like zales and kays, is this true

 

[-G$-]

obviously I plan on doing extensive research or else I wouldnt have made this thread

your first post says "how much research?" so i answered "extensive."

i'm just being polite since this is about the 3rd of 4th engagement ring thread you've made in the last 6 months (of course between all the threads about you fighting and breaking up w your gf).

don't be sarcastic when i give you a basic answer to the basic question you've already asked multiple times .

 

[Heafcliffe]

How much research did you conduct on engagement rings and things of that nature before popping the question

Were there any websites that you used as resources

Ive heard its better to get a ring from a mom and pop store rather than the big chains like zales and kays, is this true

First, I made for certain she was about "that life". Then, I researched online, walked around lesser known spots (not pawn shops, but spots that has some reputation) and talked to people as well...

All I knew was I wanted quality over quantity (so fukk Zales and Kay, no offense, but them bytches be having low-quality "chips" and not stones) and the ability to purchase the stone and ring separately (in some cases, its cheaper; for me, it was)

Luck would have it, I made my way to a reputable establishment and luck was on my side furthermore bc the store was having their year end sale. Plus, they had a year of 0%. Made it pretty easy.

The saleslady was damn good..... too good.

 

[SuburbanPimp]

At the time, My budget was small. I looked around quite a few places but Ironically I ended finding the best deals on Overstock.com. I was kind of skeptical buying an engagement ring online but it worked out.

 

[RJY33]

thanks and I wasnt planning on bringing my girl with me, she wants me to take her mother, but her mother will tell everybody how much I spent, so Im going by myself or im taking a female from my family

I would recommend going alone because you dont wanna be swayed by a female opinion. If you are far enough into a relationship that you are getin married she must have dropped hints about what she generally wants. Also its impossible for females to keep quiet about these matters so it would be better if only you know.

 

[Mr210]

your first post says "how much research?" so i answered "extensive."

i'm just being polite since this is about the 3rd of 4th engagement ring thread you've made in the last 6 months (of course between all the threads about you fighting and breaking up w your gf).

don't be sarcastic when i give you a basic answer to the basic question you've already asked multiple times .

huh?

my gf and I have never broken up, fights yes but what couple doesnt, we are in this to the end

 

[Mr210]

First, I made for certain she was about "that life". Then, I researched online, walked around lesser known spots (not pawn shops, but spots that has some reputation) and talked to people as well...

All I knew was I wanted quality over quantity (so fukk Zales and Kay, no offense, but them bytches be having low-quality "chips" and not stones) and the ability to purchase the stone and ring separately (in some cases, its cheaper; for me, it was)

Luck would have it, I made my way to a reputable establishment and luck was on my side furthermore bc the store was having their year end sale. Plus, they had a year of 0%. Made it pretty easy.

The saleslady was damn good..... too good.

thanks for the info, if you dont mind could you drop the name of the place you bought the ring and how much was it and how long did it take you to pay for it

Im going to start my research, im hoping to purchase the ring in March