Buying my girlfriend a ring...

#1

Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:00pm

If you couldn't tell from the thread title, I'm thinking about buying my girlfriend a ring for her birthday (April). Her birthday is also three days before our nine-month anniversary of being together. Now, I need some opinions from you guys.

There's this ring:

...from, ahem, WalMart. Or this one, from my buddy overstock.com:


Which of those two rings do you like? Or are both terrible, and should I get a Cubic Zirconia (the April birth month stone) ring instead? Or is it too forward of me to buy her a ring, and should I just forget it completely and give her this cute, fuzzy bear instead? Help me! I'm just a clueless lesbian, I can't make big decisions like this!

Updated On: 2/3/05 at 08:00 PM

#2

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:02pm

the first one, of course. i'm more of an emerald fan but the first one is pretty cooooolness.

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#3

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:04pm

Well first you have to make sure her preference: is all her other jewelry gold, or silver? One of my biggest pet peeves is where people wear silver earring, and gold necklace, and various rings - it just doesn't look good, so make sure if you're getting gold (plated,) that she has a lot of gold. Personally, I'm not a fan of those rings. But I'm not your gilfriend, and I'm not a girl. I would say until you have money to get her a really nice ring, get her something more cute and meaningful. I know I always prefer more personal unique things, but that's me. How long have you been together? That's also a good indicator.

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#4

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:06pm

If your g/f is a simple kind of person, go with the first one. If she tends to go her own way and likes to stand out, go with the second one. The fact that the second one is not symmetrical, to me, gives off a unique highlight to the altogether ring. They are both gorgeous, and either one you pick will be loved--personally, I like the second one better, b/c of the gold accent around the heart. Just make sure u plan it right and don't make it seem like you're proposing...lol! Good luck!

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#5

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:07pm

If it were me, I would choose the first one. I prefer symmetry in my jewelry. But, of course, that's just me. Good luck!

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#6

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:09pm

the first one

#7

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:11pm

since i'm an Emerald person, also from Walmart

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#8

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:11pm

Munkustrap - most of the necklaces of hers I've seen are silver, and she doesn't wear any other rings, as far as I know. Her ears aren't pierced, so no need to worry about clashing with earrings. And last month was our six-month anniversary.

Winokur - oh, she likes to stand out. I never thought of finding a ring to compliment her personality! And, as much as I wish I could propose...sigh. Not old enough, and not like we could get married, anyway.

ETA: Caroline, that's beautiful! Oh, now you're making me even more indecisive...and I have to run off to look at lavender rings...

Updated On: 2/3/05 at 08:11 PM

#9

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:15pm

I like the first deisgn better than the second, and the blue better than the green.

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"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#10

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:15pm

Personally, I like the first one better- but this isn't about me. And since she likes to stand out, as Winkour_fan said, I'd go with the second. It's the thought that counts anyway, and I'm sure she'll love whatever you give her.

#11

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:15pm

personal preference (some people's are MORE right though )

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"Picture "The View," with the wisecracking, sympathetic sweethearts of that ABC television show replaced by a panel of embittered, suffering or enraged Arab women" -the Times review of Black Eyed

#12

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:16pm

this one is a nice silver one

#13

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:17pm

A bit too ornate, and sapphire isn't really her...thing, but thanks for the suggestion, Liam. *bites fingernails* I love you all so much for helping me...keep the suggestions coming!

Updated On: 2/3/05 at 08:17 PM

#14

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:19pm

what about this?

#15

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:21pm

Well, Liam, there's this little issue called money... ETA: And that's a bridal set, I'm not proposing. Ack.

Updated On: 2/3/05 at 08:21 PM

#16

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:22pm

lol
CHEAP! kohls siler wrings

#17

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:23pm

maybe 8$ is to cheap!

#18

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:24pm

First of all, that is very thoughtful and loving of you to give her a ring for her Birthday. She will love it! :) It takes a wonderful boyfriend to do that!


I personally like the second one, cause it's a tad more whimsical, but thats just me.

#19

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:24pm

Holy Smokes, Liam! It's pretty, but nothing (in my opinion) is pretty enough to be worth that much!

#20

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:26pm

Eponine - does that "wonderful" bit still count if I'm a girlfriend too?

#21

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:27pm

is 200$ too much?

#22

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:31pm

100$

#23

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:31pm

Unforunately, yes. I'm shooting for under $100, which means no diamonds.

ETA: Liam, darling, let me make this clear - I can't give her a wedding set. That would infer that I'm proposing.

Updated On: 2/3/05 at 08:31 PM

#24

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:33pm

did you see the 99$ one thats nice i like that one!

#25

re: Buying my girlfriend a ring...

Posted: 2/3/05 at 8:50pm

Mythus, yes it stills means your wonderful! I tend to get peoples sexes mixed up on this board for obvious reasons. It is a absloutely wonderful gesture, my dear.