Choosing my own ring: stuck between two

[RandomCat]

My boyfriend told me to pick out a ring this summer since he doesn't trust himself with a decision like that. Only problem is I'm just as bad at decisions as he is I've narrowed it down to two that I love equally but they're so different it's hard to choose. I know other people can't choose for me but I'd like to hear some opinions just to help me brainstorm, you know?

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50408950/5mm-round-natural-pink-tourmaline?ref=v1_other_2

 

http://greenlakejewelry.com/gallery/item.asp?ImgID=56487&cID=MTG

 

Both would be in all white gold and have a blue sapphire as the center stone.

[Ronni_W]

Congrats on your upcoming engagement, RC

This may sound crazy but. Why not take a friend with you, let him/her do a biofeedback test in the store (actually two tests, one for each ring), and get feedback from your own body/'higher mind' to help you decide?

Google "muscle testing" to learn more or how it's done.

 

I was trying to choose between 3 or 4 supplements the other day, and the clerk 'muscle tested' me, and it did clear things up. If nothing else, though, it will add some entertainment at the jewelry store...at least, it did at the health food store

 

EDIT: You could maybe even do it at home, holding photos of each ring.

[aerogurl87]

I like the second one because the way the band is shaped. It seems to look more free flowing and not so stiff and formal. But it's your decision and congrats on your engagement!

[Citizen Erased]

Have you actually tried both of them on? My sis was so sure of one ring she saw online and it looked awful on her hand. Same thing with her wedding dress search strangely enough.

[White Dove]

Congratulations on your engagement!

 

I love the second ring!

 

I do agree with CE, it's better to go to a jewellery shop and try on the rings. Same thing happened with a friend of mine, the ring she loved didn't look as good on her hand as it did in pics.

[allina]

I also recommend trying the rings on. When I was shopping around for rings with my SO I ended up loving completely different rings than I thought I would based on pictures.

Also, with a curved band like in the second ring it might be tough to find a matching wedding band. Not a huge deal but something you want to keep in mind, a wedding band might not sit evenly or comfortably on that ring.

Edited June 29, 2010 by allina

[threebyfate]

Another vote for trying the rings on. You may find that what you haven't considered, looks wonderful on your hand. You might even find that yellow gold suits your skin tone or that the cool tones of blue sapphires don't suit.

[RandomCat]

Thanks everyone. I would try them on but the problem is both jewelers are located really far away from me and travel won't be an option for a long time (hard to get off work). I have thought of the wedding band issue, matching isn't really an issue for me. I really appreciate the input.

[RandomCat]

Congrats on your upcoming engagement, RC

This may sound crazy but. Why not take a friend with you, let him/her do a biofeedback test in the store (actually two tests, one for each ring), and get feedback from your own body/'higher mind' to help you decide?

Google "muscle testing" to learn more or how it's done.

 

I was trying to choose between 3 or 4 supplements the other day, and the clerk 'muscle tested' me, and it did clear things up. If nothing else, though, it will add some entertainment at the jewelry store...at least, it did at the health food store

 

EDIT: You could maybe even do it at home, holding photos of each ring.

That's a great idea! Thank you.

[Crazy Magnet]

Both are very pretty. If you love them both equally leave the final choice up to your future fiance and be surprised.

[RandomCat]

Both are very pretty. If you love them both equally leave the final choice up to your future fiance and be surprised.

I tried that actually. He said he didn't know either and he'd rather I chose ah well. I'll figure this out eventually.

[norajane]

The second one is really expensive for cubic zirconia.

[Lizzie60]

None........

[RandomCat]

The second one is really expensive for cubic zirconia.

I found a jeweler who will make something similar but for less. They just don't have a picture of it yet. The site the picture is on is notoriously expensive. I already have a center stone, it's a blue sapphire.

[norajane]

I found a jeweler who will make something similar but for less. They just don't have a picture of it yet. The site the picture is on is notoriously expensive. I already have a center stone, it's a blue sapphire.

 

In that case, definitely that one. It's a beautiful setting and will look really pretty with a sapphire.

[Stung]

As others have said, try them on, or rings very similar. When shopping for my engagement ring I was astonished by the ring I ended up with, it wasn't what I originally had in mind at all but I realized the style really suited me. BTW I chose a sapphire as well, I love that stone for a multitude of reasons.

 

Personally? I'd go with ring number 2.