Going to pop the question...need ring suggestions!

Bageland2000 · 09-01-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

It appears that former sources of the list have all but dried up. Less than a year ago it was fairly available. The list is copywritten, so it is tough to come by regardless, but they muct be cracking down on it more recently.

A reputable jewelry shop will have a copy, they will most certainly not allow you to take one, but you may be able to take a look. It is a little confusing to look at, so you may want to find someone who is friendly enough to explain the report. Then you can discuss how much off the Rapaport (industry standard) they discount their diamonds. Keep in mind the loose diamond price still needs metal and setting/labor added to it for the final price.

So this is like the Kelly Blue Book for Diamonds huh? Gotta love that it isn't available to everyone, what a crock.

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 06:06 AM

Maybe It's Just Me, But My Wife & I Have Always Picked Out Rings, Jewelry, & Expensive Purchases Together. You're Starting Off A Beautiful Relationship As A Couple, Why Not Pick The Ring Together?

Bageland2000 · 09-01-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Maybe It's Just Me, But My Wife & I Have Always Picked Out Rings, Jewelry, & Expensive Purchases Together. You're Starting Off A Beautiful Relationship As A Couple, Why Not Pick The Ring Together?

You know brother honestly I've thought about it. Me and Lauren do EVERYTHING together. Just because of my style though, this is going to be something I do without her knowing

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

You know brother honestly I've thought about it. Me and Lauren do EVERYTHING together. Just because of my style though, this is going to be something I do without her knowing

Best Of Luck To You In Your Quest!

cmitch · 09-01-2011, 06:29 AM

DON'T go to Zales. i bought my wife's engagement ring there in 1985 and paid over 400 bucks for it. It was 1/4 carat diamond with 14K gold. I had it appraised for insurane purposes 15 years later and was told the diamond was of such poor quality, it was essentially worthless. His appraisal? $80.

Buy only what you can afford. If she knows you love her, that is all that matters. I'm not advocating going cheap here. But buying what you cannot afford starts off your life together on the wrong foot. Congratulations!

chippewastud79 · 09-01-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

You know brother honestly I've thought about it. Me and Lauren do EVERYTHING together. Just because of my style though, this is going to be something I do without her knowing

Good move.

chippewastud79 · 09-01-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bageland2000

So this is like the Kelly Blue Book for Diamonds huh? Gotta love that it isn't available to everyone, what a crock.

Its essentially for retailers and people who deal in diamonds, the general public was not intended to have access to it. Thats why it was difficult to find it online prior to this, and now seemingly impossible. The only person whom I have had explain the list and let me look at it was the wholesaler I used for my wife's ring and subsequent diamond purchases.

longknocker · 09-01-2011, 08:49 AM

Update: Just Talked To My Wife & She Said She Would Rather I Picked Out The Ring Beforehand & Surprised Her! You're On The Right Track, Brother!

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longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,230 Trading: (82)	Re: Going to pop the question...need ring suggestions! Maybe It's Just Me, But My Wife & I Have Always Picked Out Rings, Jewelry, & Expensive Purchases Together. You're Starting Off A Beautiful Relationship As A Couple, Why Not Pick The Ring Together?

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cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Going to pop the question...need ring suggestions! DON'T go to Zales. i bought my wife's engagement ring there in 1985 and paid over 400 bucks for it. It was 1/4 carat diamond with 14K gold. I had it appraised for insurane purposes 15 years later and was told the diamond was of such poor quality, it was essentially worthless. His appraisal? $80. Buy only what you can afford. If she knows you love her, that is all that matters. I'm not advocating going cheap here. But buying what you cannot afford starts off your life together on the wrong foot. Congratulations! __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

09-01-2011, 08:49 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,230 Trading: (82)	Re: Going to pop the question...need ring suggestions! Update: Just Talked To My Wife & She Said She Would Rather I Picked Out The Ring Beforehand & Surprised Her! You're On The Right Track, Brother!