Anonymous
Post 11/21/2011 15:28     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
If you want something in between costume and uber-expensive, have you looked at David Yurman? I really like his stuff - both style and price. I think its "fun" to wear and I don't feel showy, but people also know its not fake.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2011 07:11     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
10:09 is my f.ing nightmare. You sound like a ridiculous Occupy Wallstreeter. I have a very expensive engagement ring and never once did I think to myself, maybe we should sell this, get me some $100 band and give the rest to the homeless. Get over yourself 10:09, I am all for giving to charity but this is idiocy.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2011 02:47     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
Anonymous wrote:If I were going to spend that much on jewelry, it would probably either be from I. Gorman (if I wanted modern) or an antique/estate jeweler (for some awesome 20s/30s designs).

I agree that Tiffany one looks like costume jewelry.


Second the I. Gorman suggestion. Unfortunately, I do not like the Tiffany ring for any price. I think the target demographic is Palm Beach retirees in their seventies -- think of the zany neighbor in Something About Mary.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2011 02:42     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
Anonymous wrote:I would think it was from Macy's or Claire's to be honest.

10:09 is my hero.




10:09 here, thank you. I kind of got slammed for my comment, but it just kills me that some people have more money than they know what to do with and some people are literally not getting enough food and are probably cold, among many other problems....
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 23:53     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
I would think it was from Macy's or Claire's to be honest.

10:09 is my hero.
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 22:50     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
I have to agree with the PPs--I don't think the ring is attractive adn it certainly is absolutely not worth the cost.
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 22:24     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
If I were going to spend that much on jewelry, it would probably either be from I. Gorman (if I wanted modern) or an antique/estate jeweler (for some awesome 20s/30s designs).

I agree that Tiffany one looks like costume jewelry.
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 20:23     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
I agree with the PP who thinks it's too cocktail.
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 20:20     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
If the statement you are looking to make is "I wear ugly over-priced jewelry" ...go for it!
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 20:15     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't have any problems with your spending your money on yourself. It's your money, you get to decide how to spend it (and you should do it guilt-free IMO). However, if I saw you wearing that ring, I would never guess it was a $8000 ring from Tiffany. I'd guess it was about $100 from some department store. Go check out Pampillonia and Boone & Sons in FH/Chevy Chase. They both carry some beautiful and unique pieces. I have a right hand ring from B&S that I love and get complimented on all the time.



How much was your B&S ring? What is it like?


Around $3000. It's a diamond & sapphire band.
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 20:01     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
Too over the too , more cocktail than every day
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 19:56     Subject: Re:What do you think of this ring for everyday?
Anonymous wrote:I don't have any problems with your spending your money on yourself. It's your money, you get to decide how to spend it (and you should do it guilt-free IMO). However, if I saw you wearing that ring, I would never guess it was a $8000 ring from Tiffany. I'd guess it was about $100 from some department store. Go check out Pampillonia and Boone & Sons in FH/Chevy Chase. They both carry some beautiful and unique pieces. I have a right hand ring from B&S that I love and get complimented on all the time.



How much was your B&S ring? What is it like?
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 19:55     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
Anonymous wrote:OP here: I appreciate everyone's responses, especially those who provided alternative suggestions with names of stores and links. I will check those out. Some of the pp's who wrote in to say the ring looked cheap actually inspired me. Maybe I should try some costume jewelry to get a feel for what I like and what feels right to me and go from there. Those of you who suggest that there are better ways to spend this amount of money have a fair point, too, but I'm okay with where I am. At this point it's theoretical, anyway. Thanks again.


OP, you sound very reasonable. I'm glad you weren't insulted by the suggestions about spending your money in other ways. What do you mean by "theoretical?" Is this just a dream purchase?
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 19:35     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
It would only be worth the money if there was some way to make sure "Tiffany and Company" was clearly visible while you waved you hand around in front of people's faces.
Anonymous
Post 11/20/2011 19:27     Subject: What do you think of this ring for everyday?
OP here: I appreciate everyone's responses, especially those who provided alternative suggestions with names of stores and links. I will check those out. Some of the pp's who wrote in to say the ring looked cheap actually inspired me. Maybe I should try some costume jewelry to get a feel for what I like and what feels right to me and go from there. Those of you who suggest that there are better ways to spend this amount of money have a fair point, too, but I'm okay with where I am. At this point it's theoretical, anyway. Thanks again.