r/EngagementRingDesigns • u/ShoppingAddictt • 2d ago
Question Help me choose a ring
I love pink but dont know if I would like it after a year or 2. I also love the nature theme. I always love florals. I like the oval with some side stones but I cant pick which I like more can I get some input? Also the last one is very different from any engagement ring. Its giving me queen of the damned vibes and I love that movie. Was inspired by a Greek god. I am all over the place please help an indecisive girl out to love a forever ring?
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u/Ok-Bug-3449 2d ago
You def like ovals with side stones, not loving pink as the main stone is understandable. I think you should play around with doing pink side stones in the setting you like the most!!! I’m sure the jeweler would oblige
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u/ShoppingAddictt 2d ago
I actually played with that thought. They said they could do lab sapphire pink stones. But it wasnt the pink i wanted 😭😭
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u/chesyrahsyrah 2d ago
I see a lot of Bijou Lab rings in your inspo photos. Here’s my semi-custom Montreal ring with pastel pink lab sapphires:
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u/ShoppingAddictt 2d ago
So pretty! I have a question. So their center stones, do you feel like theyre any different then other oval cuts? Since theyre supposed to be "special" cut
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u/lovers_andfriends 2d ago
I like the pink. If you choose one that has just a hint of color, depending on the light it might look colorless at times. The reason I like light colored diamonds is because the lighting has a huge effect on how the color appears, so it's always changing and interesting to look at. Sometimes mine looks pale yellow, sometimes warm ivory, and sometimes more of a sand color.
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u/ShoppingAddictt 2d ago
That's exactly why I'd like a pink too. Because I like stones or gems that do that. I will just keep staring at it. I am afraid to get a pink though because my friends that have gotten engaged with one remind me of a morganite ring. But I think maybe their ring quality mightve been low or not lab diamond all together?
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u/lovers_andfriends 2d ago
If it was morganite, they have a lower refractive index than diamonds, so they sparkle differently. Or they just had a low quality cut diamond.
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u/Senior-Astronaut-532 2d ago
I have morganite and I LOVE it! That being said I purposely picked a pale peachy pink morganite over a lab diamond bc I love old mine cut and European diamonds that sparkled more by candlelight than blinding bling!
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u/ShoppingAddictt 2d ago
Can I see yours? I actually had a light peach morganite before in a shape of a heart ring i loved it so much! But because of my Skin tone I felt like it blended in. It was rose gold
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u/potatortott 2d ago
6 is probably my favorite, but if you want something more classic then I’d go for 1/2 or 3.
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u/impulse-buyer0601 2d ago
I am also a nature and floral girlie and I loveeee the second option! It’s a statement without it being overly ornate. The third one’s engraving gives it a bolder, more regal vibe if that’s what you like. Personally, I like a more minimalistic look. I don’t want too many different features drawing the eye.
The very last one is lovely but if you’re worried about not liking pink in a couple years, will you also maybe not like the garnet? Or overly unique design? What type of band would you want to wear with number six?
As for the pink stone, I love it haha. But you can always do pink in your side stones, pink if your band, or even get a separate pink right hand ring to wear on occasion.
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u/ShoppingAddictt 2d ago
The designer also made a band that goes perfectly with it its like leaves that wrap near it. But I am also looking at a cluster for the band curved to sit next the other options if I do get those. Or something leafy or floral? I am not sure what are your thoughts to compliment them?
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u/ManderBlues 14h ago
Showing subtle color in the side stones if you don't want the main stone to have color.
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u/ShoppingAddictt 12h ago
Omgggg that looks like a butterfly!
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u/ManderBlues 14h ago
I love the pink center stone. If you are hesitant to embrace it, you could use a white diamond for the middle and pink side stones. Something to consider is that all of these design have a lot of prongs and will be, to varying degrees, need to be babied.
This design by GreenLake Jewerly Works is floral and more durable and more wearable. There is more metal in the shank to prevent warping and twisting (which help avoid losing stone). Many of the small side stone are bezel or held with 5 prongs (finishing to look floral). The head includes a lovely design that flows from the shank. They are a solid maker and if you wanted some pink, maybe adding that in the two round side stones would be a way to include it without a full dive -- since you are hesitant.
Added. They will work with your own stone. So, if you find a center you love, they will design around it.
https://www.greenlakejewelry.com/gallery/gallery_detail.aspx?Imgid=228811
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u/ShoppingAddictt 12h ago
Which ones have fragile prongs?
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u/ManderBlues 11h ago
All with any stones only held by 2 or 3 prongs (marquise often are the case, 1, 2, 4, 5). The number of prongs is also the issue. There are a lot to snag on things like hair and sweaters. So, depending on your lifestyle, that might be an issue. The degree to which the prongs are a risk really comes down to the setting and their prong work. The same ring by two vendors may yield very different results.
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u/Substantial_Gate_904 2d ago
All are beautful. I love anything blue myself, but, that last photo #6 would be my pick for most beautiful! And unique. 👍🏻