Women of Ebassist

[Seethroughsouls]

Me and the old ball and chain will probably stop living in sin this coming year. I imagine I will pop the question sometime this spring or early summer. My question is this- I want to pick out a ring with sapphires in it (my birthstone). Would you object/dislike/not want an engagement ring with sapphire as it's main or accent stones? What sayeth ye?

Here are some examples:


http://www.angara.com/store/assets/images/products/Gemstone/Emerald-Cut-Blue-Sapphire-Ring-With-Round-and-Half-Moon-Diamonds-in-Platinum-(8x6-mm)_NRP21870SH_Reg.jpg

http://www.angara.com/store/assets/images/products/Gemstone/Emerald-Cut-Blue-Sapphire-Ring-With-Round-and-Baguette-Diamobds-in-18k-White-Gold-(9x7-mm)_NRW22702SH_Reg.jpg

http://www.brilliantearth.com/media/product_images/18K_White_Gold_Sapphire_Victorian_Halo_Ring_large_ top_view_t_w300_h300.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fk7x0RG4L._SS400_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-opUQJjqL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[brett]

just curious, why your birthstone?

[absintheXIII]

Ren got me one with an emerald in it instead of diamonds. I love it and it is actually my preference. Hopefully SHE likes sapphires ;)

[Seethroughsouls]

just curious, why your birthstone?

She has wanted a ring with our birthstones for a while now, hers is the perridot. When I asked her why she said she wants to have a symbol of me on her at all times, I figured this would cover it.

Ren got me one with an emerald in it instead of diamonds. I love it and it is actually my preference. Hopefully SHE likes sapphires ;)

She does. Is it your preference because it is different (unique) or you just don't like diamonds?

[Renfield]

She does. Is it your preference because it is different (unique) or you just don't like diamonds?

Yes to both. Which suits me fine, I hate diamonds too. :thumbsup:

[Svi]

I think it's awesome. Not sure if you care about trends or not, but the sapphire engagement rings are really popular right now because of the Prince and his fiance...
That wouldn't bother me but it would bother some people.

I love the 3rd one.

[Seethroughsouls]

I think it's awesome. Not sure if you care about trends or not, but the sapphire engagement rings are really popular right now because of the Prince and his fiance...
That wouldn't bother me but it would bother some people.

I love the 3rd one.

I wasn't aware of this trend, no surprise :rofl:

[absintheXIII]

She does. Is it your preference because it is different (unique) or you just don't like diamonds?

Ren is right, it's a yes to both. ;)


Here was my engagment ring....

Emerlad with White Topaz in white gold and silver

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs068.snc3/13537_368093355159_518750159_10200653_2464131_n.jp g

[cdb]

She has wanted a ring with our birthstones for a while now, hers is the perridot. When I asked her why she said she wants to have a symbol of me on her at all times, I figured this would cover it.


So the Greek flag and "Property of Andres" tattoo on her ass isn't enough??

[catphish]

You could play it safe and have a diamond as the main stone with sapphires as the accent stones, like in the last ones.

[catphish]

http://www.platinumengagementring.com/platinum-engagement-rings-images/platinum-engagement-rings-antique-sapphires.jpg

Here's one I really like. I designed my wife's ring, but the style of the side stones is very similar to this.

[78pbass]

My wife's was custom made with a natural 2ct Sapphire. She LOVES it

[t3ch]

You could play it safe and have a diamond as the main stone with sapphires as the accent stones, like in the last ones.

This was gonna be my idea. The last two are way nicer looking than the first few anyways.

[Ace of Bass]

The more sapphire, the less likely she is to notice the diamonds are fake.

[Seethroughsouls]

You could play it safe and have a diamond as the main stone with sapphires as the accent stones, like in the last ones.

That's how I'm leaning at the moment

[mrs bleepo]

i love sapphires (they are my birthstone too, but i really like them anyways) and i wouldn't have objected. i'm not a huge diamond fan, so my ring has a diamond, but also some really fun scrollwork/filligree (or whatever it is called) that is honestly more interesting than a clear shiny piece of stone to me anyway. i would however lean like you are to having the sapphires be accents instead of the main stone. i think they make a fantastic accent but sometimes are too dark to be the main stone if you are going for a large centre stone look.

[Kindness]

That's how I'm leaning at the moment

It's the safest move. I'm personally too conservative for that style (platinum + diamond for my tastes), but since she asked for your birthstone, I like the concept and suspect she will too.

[T. Alan Smith]

You could play it safe and have a diamond as the main stone with sapphires as the accent stones, like in the last ones.

This is what I was thinking as well.

[Zamfir]

After the last 3 years of EB stories, are you entirely sure she's not likely to kill you? :wave:

[bbl]

My wife would have been disappointed had I presented her with an engagement ring. She thinks they're a waste of money, and I agree. :2c:

I don't think this is the advice you were looking for. :D

[ThudMaker]

My feminine side says that last one is sweet.

[catphish]

She has wanted a ring with our birthstones for a while now, hers is the perridot. When I asked her why she said she wants to have a symbol of me on her at all times, I figured this would cover it.


BTW, I'd be careful since this won't be exactly what she said she wanted ("a ring with our birthstone"). I know you said she wanted a symbol of you, but I'd be damn sure what she really wants isn't a symbol of you both.

[Low Tone]

The whole diamond wedding ring tradition was a marketing device created by Beers anyway.

[Kindness]

The whole diamond wedding ring tradition was a marketing device created by Beers anyway.

One of my law school roommates was from South Africa and his last name was de Beers. He made no effort to stop people from speculating that he might be worth billions. He used that to his advantage with the ladies. :D

[Kindness]

BTW, I'd be careful since this won't be exactly what she said she wanted ("a ring with our birthstone"). I know you said she wanted a symbol of you, but I'd be damn sure what she really wants is a symbol of you both.

Agreed!

Also, a ring is very different from the ring and just because she may want it in a ring doesn't mean she wants it in the ring.

[philthygeezer]

The whole diamond wedding ring tradition was a marketing device created by Beers anyway.

http://www.kencreative.com/images/portfolio/BlackDiamond_6pack_clip.jpg

:confused:

[Renfield]

http://www.kencreative.com/images/portfolio/BlackDiamond_6pack_clip.jpg

:confused:

Da Beers.

[i_wanna_les_paul]

Da Beers.
http://thedeafsage.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/snl-super-fans.jpg

:confused:

[Zamfir]

One of my law school roommates was from South Africa and his last name was de Beers. He made no effort to stop people from speculating that he might be worth billions. He used that to his advantage with the ladies. :D

Until she expects a proposal, and then he's totally screwed! :D

[Mrs.Tone]

I really like #4 Sapphires are beautiful. My birthstone is the diamond and LT did a awesome job picking out my rings.

I honestly feel she will love which ever one you choose simply because you picked it and it shows your love for her.

:D Just to add to your confusion here are a couple more to think about.

[Jugghaid]

I would play it safe if you aren't sure. Buy her a traditional solitaire diamond and then go together to pick out the setting/extra stones...........:2c:

[t3ch]

One of my law school roommates was from South Africa and his last name was de Beers. He made no effort to stop people from speculating that he might be worth billions. He used that to his advantage with the ladies. :D

:D

Agreed!

Also, a ring is very different from the ring and just because she may want it in a ring doesn't mean she wants it in the ring.

Yup.

I would play it safe if you aren't sure. Buy her a traditional solitaire diamond and then go together to pick out the setting/extra stones...........:2c:

Yup. Although I really like the idea in the OP and all, nothing is stopping you from picking out a ring with her once the surprise of "zomg engagement?!" is gone.

[Freak]

My Mum's engagement ring is a sapphire with four small diamonds around it and it's beautiful. My own preference was for a solitaire diamond but if you know she wants something with your birthstone in, this seems perfect. I like the fourth one you posted. The first three are way OTT for me; too ostentatious.

[p1gg1e]

Id love it I regret giving money to the diamond industry. I say go for it, its a rock.

[BeeTL]

Congratulations. You can use the translator
Yes, I can.

:cool:

[i_wanna_les_paul]

Yes, I can.

:cool:
:D

[Svi]

Id love it I regret giving money to the diamond industry. I say go for it, its a rock.

If i'm not mistaken, most gem harvesting isn't worker friendly.

I still love diamonds, though. They are sparkly and pretty and beautiful.

[bassesofalessergod]

those are some ugly-ass rings.

[t3ch]

those are some ugly-ass rings.

At least they arent ugly ass-rings!

[p1gg1e]

If i'm not mistaken, most gem harvesting isn't worker friendly.

I still love diamonds, though. They are sparkly and pretty and beautiful.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/15362/the_history_behind_the_debeers_diamond.html?cat=46

How about this site..
http://www.brilliantearth.com/rings/blue-sapphire/engagement-rings/

[Vanlatte]

At least they arent ugly ass-rings!

Is there any other kind? :dunno:

[Zamfir]

If i'm not mistaken, most gem harvesting isn't worker friendly.

I still love diamonds, though. They are sparkly and pretty and beautiful.

Diamonds are some of the worst in fueling civil wars as well as horrible labor conditions. Maybe it's/they're improving in recent years, but de Beers has a very long record of controlling most diamond distribution for decades and not caring if their sources included not just apartheid South Africa but (former but long-standing) civil conflict zones like Angola and Sierra Leone...

There was a Washington Post series on the diamond trade and international conflict zones a few (maybe several?) years back.

[Renfield]

Diamonds are some of the worst in fueling civil wars as well as horrible labor conditions. Maybe it's/they're improving in recent years, but de Beers has a very long record of controlling most diamond distribution for decades and not caring if their sources included not just apartheid South Africa but (former but long-standing) civil conflict zones like Angola and Sierra Leone...

There was a Washington Post series on the diamond trade and international conflict zones a few (maybe several?) years back.

But but but... they are sparkly and beautiful. :(

[Zamfir]

But but but... they are sparkly and beautiful. :(

...and a "tradition" since de Beers decided non-aristocrats should have them starting in 1938 or 1939! :D


I got to hand it to 'em, that was one of the best/most successful advertising campaigns of all time...

[Renfield]

...and a "tradition" since de Beers decided non-aristocrats should have them starting in 1938 or 1939! :D

I got to hand it to 'em, that was one of the best/most successful advertising campaigns of all time...

So THAT's why you can buy blinged out iPod's. They teamed up to rule the world. :smack:

[Zamfir]

So THAT's why you can buy blinged out iPod's. They teamed up to rule the world. :smack:

...with this iPod, I thee wed... :dunno:

[Renfield]

...with this iPod, I thee wed... :dunno:

Anniversary present.

[Zamfir]

...I have just the song to stick on there!


http://www.ahammer.com/songbook/nrbq/girl_like_that.html

[Kindness]

I'm personally too conservative for that style

those are some ugly-ass rings.

You always say what I'm thinking much more efficiently.

[lug]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fk7x0RG4L._SS400_.jpg



This one is pre-Lug Approved! :thumbsup:

[Les Izzmor]

Didn't read the whole thread. So. If somebody already said this..........too bad. :D


You're living in sin. You're older. It's not a surprise. Why not ask her to tell you EXACTLTY what she wants? Better yet. Have her help you pick it out.

My wife picked out the ring she wanted and then told me to go get it.

Or. Is your gf a romantic (i.e. she expects you to be able to read her mind) and you're hoping against all hope that you'll pick something she likes?

[Seethroughsouls]

Didn't read the whole thread. So. If somebody already said this..........too bad. :D


You're living in sin. You're older. It's not a surprise. Why not ask her to tell you EXACTLTY what she wants? Better yet. Have her help you pick it out.

My wife picked out the ring she wanted and then told me to go get it.

Or. Is your gf a romantic (i.e. she expects you to be able to read her mind) and you're hoping against all hope that you'll pick something she likes?

She is a bit of a romantic, my gut is she would rather me suprise her. I like the idea of designing it myself, using my birthstone as accents, I am 99% sure that's what I will do. She loves sapphires (has commented several times how much she loves my birthstone) and white gold/platinum. I think for 5-10k I can get one done, with a 1-2 k solitare and a couple of sapphires. We have a local jewler who is excellent, and, I play golf with him so he'll hook me up.

One of my closest friends just went through a similar scenario with his GF, and, did exactly what I am considering (sans the sapphires) and my GF thinks it was the greatest thing ever to do. For him to design her ring. This cost him just under 10k, same jewler I would use. This is a little over the top for me, but the guy does great work. (http://www.davidgardnersjewelers.com/)


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs436.snc4/47963_1610102451056_1191085454_1731147_1460290_n.j pg

[Seethroughsouls]

This one is pre-Lug Approved! :thumbsup:

That is similar to what I have in my mind's eye too.

[basshunter]

This one is pre-Lug Approved! :thumbsup:

Basshunter concurs, and on the phone with Mrs.BH and based on my description she gives it a thumbs up :thumbsup:

[catphish]

One of my closest friends just went through a similar scenario with his GF, and, did exactly what I am considering (sans the sapphires) and my GF thinks it was the greatest thing ever to do. For him to design her ring. [/URL]


As long as you have some skills for design, it's a nice thing to do. My wife loved that I designed her's. Of course, the stone was given to me from by my grandmother from her engagement ring (my grandfather was a jeweler) so I didn't have that expense to deal with.

[cdb]

My wife designs jewelry professionally. When it came time for the ring, I knew it wouldn't matter what I picked, she would re-design it anyhow. I had a diamond from my grandmothers ring, and I just I picked the simplest setting I could find, and went with it. After we were married one of her first acts was to redesign the engagement ring to match the wedding band she designed.

[t3ch]

10k for an engagement ring? Jesus.

Also, :lol: at kindness/boalg.

[basshunter]

As long as you have some skills for design, it's a nice thing to do. My wife loved that I designed her's.

Word. I've designed several pieces for my wife, including a pair of earrings that she now wears almost every day. I have a pretty good eye for that sort of shit, just no skill to execute it. But if you can describe what you wan to someone who can pull it off, you're golden :thumbsup:

[Svi]

Diamonds are some of the worst in fueling civil wars as well as horrible labor conditions. Maybe it's/they're improving in recent years, but de Beers has a very long record of controlling most diamond distribution for decades and not caring if their sources included not just apartheid South Africa but (former but long-standing) civil conflict zones like Angola and Sierra Leone...

There was a Washington Post series on the diamond trade and international conflict zones a few (maybe several?) years back.

I understand that. I just don't buy diamonds enough to make an impact in stopping such tirades.

But but but... they are sparkly and beautiful. :(

Thank you for mocking me. :rolleyes:

[Kindness]

10k for an engagement ring? Jesus.

Seriously. What are you 24? Man up and buy a ring.

[t3ch]

Thank you for mocking me. :rolleyes:

Oooh look at me I'm Svi, I like beer and diamonds, hurr I eat a lot of organic foods! I like to do P90X while watching the bears lose, hurrr!! :clap:


:D :D ;)

[Svi]

Oooh look at me I'm Svi, I like beer and diamonds, hurr I eat a lot of organic foods! I like to do P90X while watching the bears lose, hurrr!! :clap:


:D :D ;)

:right:

And I don't eat that many organic foods.

[t3ch]

:right:

And I don't eat that many organic foods.

Sure thing cupcake. ;)

[bassesofalessergod]

and she quit p90x

[Kindness]

I bet she doesn't even really like beer. :mad:

[Sonic1]

Do it, man!:thumbsup:

My wife's stone is a diamond, but I've bought her a few saphires over the years. It's the birthstone of myself and both of our children.

[bassplayer7770]

I bet she doesn't even really like beer. :mad:

I can attest to the fact the Svi does indeed like beer... :eek:

:D :thumbsup:

[T. Alan Smith]

10k for an engagement ring? Jesus.


+1!

Seriously. What are you 24? Man up and buy a ring.

I maned up and bought Tina a very nice ring downtown Chicago that cost nowhere near $10K. We put that $$$ into necessities for getting our marriage off on the right foot.

[t3ch]

Seriously. What are you 24? Man up and buy a ring.

I'm not sure how I missed this and I'm not sure which angle you're going at, but I don't like any of them. :D

[catphish]

But if you can describe what you wan to someone who can pull it off, you're golden :thumbsup:

I can sketch pretty decently since it's part of my job. So I did some sketches and gave them to the jeweler. Then I gave the sketches to my wife.

[Kindness]

I'm not sure how I missed this and I'm not sure which angle you're going at, but I don't like any of them. :D

What I'm saying is:

I maned up and bought Tina a very nice ring downtown Chicago that cost nowhere near $10K. We put that $$$ into necessities for getting our marriage off on the right foot.

T. Alan and his wife aren't really married and their life sucks because everyone knows you can't get married without spending 20k+ on a ring. :mad:


;)

[t3ch]

What I'm saying is:



T. Alan and his wife aren't really married and their life sucks because everyone knows you can't get married without spending 20k+ on a ring. :mad:


;)

You... son of a bitch! :mad: :D

Seriously though, don't show Nicole this thread. :right:

[Kindness]

Seriously though, don't show Nicole this thread. :right:

I already sent her a link to the 2 carat Novo:
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/item.aspx?GroupSku=GRP10015&selectedSku=22809687#f+0/0/0/0/0/0

[t3ch]

I already sent her a link to the 2 carat Novo:
http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/item.aspx?GroupSku=GRP10015&selectedSku=22809687#f+0/0/0/0/0/0

She'd think it were ugly and obnoxious anyways, send away.

[Kindness]

She'd think it were ugly and obnoxious anyways, send away.

Obnoxious? Yes. Ugly? No. :mad:

Same style (not Tiffany):

[t3ch]

Obnoxious? Yes. Ugly? No. :mad:

Fair enough, I'm willing to accept your revisions. ;)

[Kindness]

Fair enough, I'm willing to accept your revisions. ;)

:lol:

[t3ch]

I verified with Nicole and my suspicions were correct. No worries though, she sent me one that she likes. :right:

http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10024#f+4/0/0/0/0/0

[bassplayer7770]

I'm pretty sure I ordered p1gg1e's engagement ring from Blue Nile, but I admit I didn't pay anywhere near $10k... :smack: :lol:

http://www.bluenile.com/

[catphish]

I verified with Nicole and my suspicions were correct. No worries though, she sent me one that she likes. :right:

http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10024#f+4/0/0/0/0/0

Good news, that comes in a two carat as well.

[Kindness]

I verified with Nicole and my suspicions were correct. No worries though, she sent me one that she likes. :right:

http://www.tiffany.com/Engagement/Item.aspx?GroupSKU=GRP10024#f+4/0/0/0/0/0

:rofl:

I'm pretty sure I ordered p1gg1e's engagement ring from Blue Nile, but I admit I didn't pay anywhere near $10k... :smack: :lol:

http://www.bluenile.com/

Always a good choice!

[Kindness]

Good news, that comes in a two carat as well.

Get to work, Steve!!!

[t3ch]

Good news, that comes in a two carat as well.

Get to work, Steve!!!

Nicole knows exactly what I would do if she asked me for that ring... Laugh uncontrollably at her.

[Kindness]

Nicole knows exactly what I would do if she asked me for that ring... Laugh uncontrollably at her.

Here's the setting, now just pick out the rock!
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-setting-platinum_4508

[bassman1956]

Before this turned into a Svi-Smakkin thread, my vote was for this one:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41fk7x0RG4L._SS400_.jpg

[t3ch]

Here's the setting, now just pick out the rock!
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-setting-platinum_4508

I already have an engagement ring from one of my mom's many suitors. We will pick out wedding rings together. "We" being me and whoever I decide to marry in 2035.

As a side note, we're talking on gmail right now...


me: question
me: if you came up to me and said "I want this." with the ring from tiffany's
me: what would my reaction be
Nicole: Fuck off Bitch :P
Nicole: or see ya
Nicole: Have fun finding someone else to pay for that?
Nicole: Give me a blow Job?


Am I really that transparent?! :( :lol: The "have fun" line is probably exactly what I would say.

[catphish]

I already have an engagement ring from one of my mom's many suitors. ....

As a side note, we're talking on gmail right now...


Ask her what her reaction would be if you came to her with a ring you got from one of your mom's many suitors.

[t3ch]

Ask her what her reaction would be if you came to her with a ring you got from one of your mom's many suitors.

Ask me how much of a shit I'd give about what she thought about me using a ring previously used in one of my mom's engagements. ;)

She doesn't need to know the details.

[catphish]

Speaking of Tiffany's, and since we're picking the ladies brains...

What are your thoughts on this....

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP03725&mcat=148204&cid=288154&search_params=s+5-p+5-c+288154-r+101287465-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

[Kindness]

Ask her what her reaction would be if you came to her with a ring you got from one of your mom's many suitors.

:lol:

[t3ch]

a 2 inch stainless steel clock for $850? :lol:

[Kindness]

Speaking of Tiffany's, and since we're picking the ladies brains...

What are your thoughts on this....

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP03725&mcat=148204&cid=288154&search_params=s+5-p+5-c+288154-r+101287465-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

The keys are very trendy at the moment, so much so that they are likely to look a bit dated in a few years.

That said, I still like this one:
http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP02512&mcat=148204&cid=573050&search_params=s+5-p+18-c+573050-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

[catphish]

a 2 inch stainless steel clock for $850? :lol:

The clock costs about $100. The robin's egg blue box costs $750.

[catphish]

The keys are very trendy at the moment, so much so that they are likely to look a bit dated in a few years.

Hmmm....interesting thought. I'm thinking of past ones, like the heart pendants. They don't seem dated to me. :dunno:

[t3ch]

The clock costs about $100. The robin's egg blue box costs $750.

:D :D

Also,

me: what if I proposed with a ring that I found somewhere?
me: a real ring, not one from a .25 machine :P
Nicole: If it was a nice ring I don't think it would matter where you got it or how much it cost.
Nicole: I think its stupid to spend idiotic amounts of money on stuff like that
Nicole: I think Nick only spent $300-$400 for Stacy's ring
Nicole: I was actually super pissed at [my baby daddy] when I found out how much my ring cost
Nicole: That was money that could have gone towards paying bills and feeding the baby
Nicole: He didn't need to be dropping cash like that

:love:

[catphish]

:D :D

Also,



:love:

Somewhere =/= a dude who gave it to your mom.

[Kindness]

Hmmm....interesting thought. I'm thinking of past ones, like the heart pendants. They don't seem dated to me. :dunno:

The keys won't be any more dated than the heart pendants, that's the perfect analogy. I am not trendy enough (or anti-trendy enough) to care and I would think you fall into the same boat.

[t3ch]

Somewhere =/= a dude who gave it to your mom.

Tomaytoes tomahtoes. ;)

I really don't see what the problem is. It won't be used in the wedding band. It's a placeholder. And again, the proposal would not be, "would you marry me? Oh and btw this is my mom's old ring." :lol:

[Kindness]

Nicole wouldn't mind if you had to club a baby seal and rape a chimpanzee for her ring, as long as it's a nice one:
"If it was a nice ring I don't think it would matter where you got it or how much it cost."

[Seethroughsouls]

Nicole wouldn't mind if you had to club a baby seal and rape a chimpanzee for her ring, as long as it's a nice one:
"If it was a nice ring I don't think it would matter where you got it or how much it cost."

^^^^ this is my GF. As long as it's pretty and from me, it could be a cubic I stole from a crippled child :rofl:

[Kindness]

^^^^ this is my GF. As long as it's pretty and from me, it could be a cubic I stole from a crippled child :rofl:

Love it!

[t3ch]

Nicole wouldn't mind if you had to club a baby seal and rape a chimpanzee for her ring, as long as it's a nice one:
"If it was a nice ring I don't think it would matter where you got it or how much it cost."

She has ovaries, of course all she cares about is the ring. The completed trap, the committed ensnarement, my balls in a vice... If I wanted to punt a baby in celebration she'd happily hold it while I aimed if it meant a ring on that finger.

She's probably getting wet right now wondering why. It's sort of like ears burning but much more sinister.

[T. Alan Smith]

Before this turned into a Svi-Smakkin thread...


How'd I miss this kinkyness! :evil2:

[p1gg1e]

Speaking of Tiffany's, and since we're picking the ladies brains...

What are your thoughts on this....

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=GRP03725&mcat=148204&cid=288154&search_params=s+5-p+5-c+288154-r+101287465-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

Like the key not the clock.

[catphish]

Like the key not the clock.

Hmm....the clock is the only one of their keys I like, and I don't know why. :dunno:

[mlwarriner]

If I wanted to punt a baby in celebration she'd happily hold it while I aimed if it meant a ring on that finger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOIwhZg_hXc

[Kindness]

Hmm....the clock is the only one of their keys I like, and I don't know why. :dunno:

It's new, but if I had seen it a few months ago, I probably would have bought it in Aug/Sept.

[p1gg1e]

Hmm....the clock is the only one of their keys I like, and I don't know why. :dunno:

I just wouldnt look at the clock and feel weird walking around with the time on my chest. Just me though.

[catphish]

I just wouldnt look at the clock and feel weird walking around with the time on my chest. Just me though.

The more I think about it, the more I understand the brilliance of this design.

"Me? No....just trying to see what time it is."

[t3ch]

The more I think about it, the more I understand the brilliance of this design.

"Me? No....just trying to see what time it is."

Dammit beat me to it. :rofl:

[Kindness]

:thumbsup:

[bassman1956]

I just wouldnt look at the clock and feel weird walking around with the time on my chest. Just me though.

The more I think about it, the more I understand the brilliance of this design.

"Me? No....just trying to see what time it is."

:lol:

[Chlo_treacher]

ooh look it sparkles

[bassesofalessergod]

this one is fairly nice for what you are looking for:

http://artdecoringsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Filigree-Art-Deco-Rings.jpg

filigree is always nice.

my wife's ring is antique platinum filigree ring with a diamond.

[Chlo_treacher]

this one is fairly nice for what you are looking for:

http://artdecoringsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Filigree-Art-Deco-Rings.jpg

filigree is always nice.

my wife's ring is antique platinum filigree ring with a diamond.

ooh look it sparkles :love:

[bbl]

10k for an engagement ring? Jesus.

That's a year's Roth IRA contribution for us. In other words, my wife would have been pissed. :D

[mrs bleepo]

boalg wins. i'm not that much of a jewelry person, and even i am in awe. its so pretty :) it reminds me of my own ring. pretty swirly bits and all

and a comment from earlier in the discussion, if bleepo shelled out $10k on a ring i would have slapped him silly then punted his ass into the future. sorry, but that is far too much money to spend on something like this. (besides, i'm a klutz, i've already had to get my ring reshaped once after getting it hooked on a rack at work)

[Kindness]

Is it possible to ask what people here think is a "reasonable" amount to spend on an engagement ring without trying to get people to say what they did or didn't spend? I don't want to play the "how much did you spend/not spend?" game, but I am surprised to see so many people say 10k is too much and I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?

[t3ch]

Is it possible to ask what people here think is a "reasonable" amount to spend on an engagement ring without trying to get people to say what they did or didn't spend? I don't want to play the "how much did you spend/not spend?" game, but I am surprised to see so many people say 10k is too much and I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?

Most people here don't have your or STS's salary. I'm not sure it's a valid or relevant question.

[mrs bleepo]

even if someone had a huge salary, i'd say no more than $2k for me at least. yes, i do own a ring worth more, but its an antique that has been passed down for a few generations and to be honest i am terrified of wearing it. what if i break it? what if i lose it? what if someone jumps me cuz it is a pretty large rock on it? i don't know, its just too much pressure.

[bbl]

I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?

If you have to ask, you can afford it. :D

[t3ch]

If you have to ask, you can afford it. :D

:D :D :thumbsup:

[persona non grata]

Is it possible to ask what people here think is a "reasonable" amount to spend on an engagement ring without trying to get people to say what they did or didn't spend? I don't want to play the "how much did you spend/not spend?" game, but I am surprised to see so many people say 10k is too much and I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?

You're asking this to a forum where most people would also tell you that a modded up MIM fender would "blow away" any ridiculous coffee table custom bass? Really?


:D

[bbl]

No, I believe he's asking if he should have bought a ring made in Mexico and upgraded the diamond. :dunno:

[Mrs.Tone]

She'd think it were ugly and obnoxious anyways, send away.

She'd be right too, I don't like big gaudy rings like that. I prefer smaller styles

[Kindness]

No, I believe he's asking if he should have bought a ring made in Mexico and upgraded the diamond. :dunno:

:rofl:

Nevermind.

[bassman1956]

Okay, having never bought, but having shopped, I think it's a matter of personal taste and affluency for what you spend. However, I think that DeBeers marketing line about "two month's salary" is a bunch of horseshit! Way too much unless you're dirt poor, and if you're that poor, WTF are you doing throwing it away on a ring!???!

Now, if you're that bloody rich, and don't care, by all means, spend it.

I'd much rather spend that kind of cash on the honeymoon!!!

[bassman1956]

Okay, really can't say I never bought. About 3 or 4 past lives ago, I bought a sapphire which was to be flanked by 2 rubies on a custom mount. She didn't like diamonds. This was when I still foolishly thought we stood a chance. Now I look at it as a loose sapphire stone that sits in my safe deposit box, for which I foolishly traded my class ring. Silly me.

[knuckle_head]

really . . . full-on fail

Way too far OT now.

:(

[Emprov]

Is it possible to ask what people here think is a "reasonable" amount to spend on an engagement ring without trying to get people to say what they did or didn't spend? I don't want to play the "how much did you spend/not spend?" game, but I am surprised to see so many people say 10k is too much and I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?
I think it depends on the size of diamond that the bride wants -- a .5ct is going to cost a heck of a lot less than a 1.5ct of the same quality. And, if the potential bride is after something that's way out of the groom's price range, there's a problem.

[Svi]

Before this turned into a Svi-Smakkin thread, my vote was for this one:


I wasn't aware this was a Svi Smakkin thread.

As far as $ goes, I don't really give a crap how much is spent. I love my diamond because it was handed down from my husband's mother. That is sentimental and special....

[collinwho]

Is it possible to ask what people here think is a "reasonable" amount to spend on an engagement ring without trying to get people to say what they did or didn't spend? I don't want to play the "how much did you spend/not spend?" game, but I am surprised to see so many people say 10k is too much and I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?

$30.

Of course, that is coming from a person who has never been in the position of even considering marriage, much less deciding on what I'm comfortable with spending on a ring. Were I to be in that position, I believe my opinion would change.

[p1gg1e]

My first ring cost $20 a Kmart I got lots of positive comments.... then after we picked out the real ring that cost $2500? My fingers shrunk after the kids and you cant resize the wedding band. The other is platinum and ive not tried to find someone that knows how to resize that around here either.Should have stuck with the kmart ring. I keep asking for another wedding band ( gold over silver will do.) but right now my finger is ring less.

Id honestly pay 10k for a ring if it was vintage or from an artist...id not buy a 10k ring off a factory site.

[t3ch]

right now my finger is ring less.

How you doin'?

[p1gg1e]

How you doin'?

Sweet! ive been lookin for a baby daddy! :D

[t3ch]

Sweet! ive been lookin for a baby daddy! :D

Oh gods! :eek: runs

[p1gg1e]

Oh gods! :eek: runs

Bwahahaha! :evil2:

[mlwarriner]

Sweet! ive been lookin for a baby daddy! :D

having seen t3p0 with kids, you should look elsewhere p1gg1e :(

[Zamfir]

Is it possible to ask what people here think is a "reasonable" amount to spend on an engagement ring without trying to get people to say what they did or didn't spend? I don't want to play the "how much did you spend/not spend?" game, but I am surprised to see so many people say 10k is too much and I'm wondering what isn't too much? 5k? 3k? 1.5k?

Thought I answered this already with my general view of the diamond industry. :wave:

[Chlo_treacher]

my engagement ring cost about £7 from a summer green fair near my old home. My wedding band was free and from my gran which has been in the family for about 100 years. It was purple, pretty looking not particually well made but hey what do you expect?! Its the sentiment behind the ring and proposal thats important, not the ring. Chances are the fiance will rinse of almost all your cash within the said rest of your life :lol: so no need to get into that in a rush. Time should be taken to make sure its meaningful definitely but personally I dont think you should worry too much about how much money your 'meant' to spend. Just tell her that you can instead use the money to go towards the wedding, honeymoon or an investment into your lives or something. That in itself will speak volumes about the whole thing-cause your showing that your thinking about the most important thing there is; the rest of your life with her. That is VERY attractive to most women. Or at least it should be.

x

[persona non grata]

That in itself will speak volumes about the whole thing-cause your showing that your thinking about the most important thing there is; the rest of your life with her. That is VERY attractive to most women.


You don't know many women very well, do you?:D

[Seethroughsouls]

Really like this one

http://zgor.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALEGORD1-5914445t400.jpg

[t3ch]

Superbowl engagement ring.

[Mrs.Tone]

This is a very beautiful ring without being gaudy.

Btw hun, if you call her "the old ball and chain" what does she call you? "my resident dick"?

[Sugarskull]

mine similar to this.

http://www.seaofdiamonds.com/getimage.asp?table=inv&field=image2&keyname=invky&keyvalue=7849389

[p1gg1e]

Mine looks like this:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyHx5R4XcO8VzpKLwHlx3Rsg1Jznp4C BL1bXstfd9Np4X52Ed0

But I cant wear it right now :(

[82Daion]

Superbowl engagement ring.

:thumbsup:/:lol:

[citizenralph]

I prefer smaller styles

You're talking rings here, right?

[Seethroughsouls]

It's not that gaudy, the center stone is 3/4ct and less thasn 1/4" wide. I like it, I am thinking of having my jewler create something very similar, maybe with just a single solitare and the sapphire sidestones.


http://zgor.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALEGORD1-5914445_alternate1_t400.jpg

http://zgor.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALEGORD1-5914445_alternate2_t400.jpg

[Seethroughsouls]

Btw hun, if you call her "the old ball and chain" what does she call you? "my resident dick"?

She has called me everything but a child of god!

:rofl:

[ezstep]

Mine looks like this:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyHx5R4XcO8VzpKLwHlx3Rsg1Jznp4C BL1bXstfd9Np4X52Ed0




My wife's ring is similar to that. Overall cost was about $300, some 38 years ago. She lost the stone in a softball accident (lost it during a game). I replaced the single stone with another quite a bit larger than the original. My band was bent while wielding a 90-lb jackhammer at a summer job - had to use liquid soap to remove it. Got it fixed, bent again, same spot. It's still around here somewhere. Got some matching wedding bands two years ago, but they started chipping. I don't wear one at all, she still wears the ring.

Some women seem to be pissed if you don't spend enough on them. Some women seem to be pissed if you spend too much. It's a fine line, and I still haven't found it....

[Zamfir]

Some women seem to be pissed if you don't spend enough on them. Some women seem to be pissed if you spend too much. It's a fine line, and I still haven't found it....

...how many wives do you have? :eek:


:wave:

[p1gg1e]

It's not that gaudy, the center stone is 3/4ct and less thasn 1/4" wide. I like it, I am thinking of having my jewler create something very similar, maybe with just a single solitare and the sapphire sidestones.


http://zgor.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALEGORD1-5914445_alternate1_t400.jpg

http://zgor.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALEGORD1-5914445_alternate2_t400.jpg

Really pretty. Have you looked at a site like this?
www.brilliantearth.com

My wife's ring is similar to that. Overall cost was about $300, some 38 years ago. She lost the stone in a softball accident (lost it during a game). I replaced the single stone with another quite a bit larger than the original. My band was bent while wielding a 90-lb jackhammer at a summer job - had to use liquid soap to remove it. Got it fixed, bent again, same spot. It's still around here somewhere. Got some matching wedding bands two years ago, but they started chipping. I don't wear one at all, she still wears the ring.

Some women seem to be pissed if you don't spend enough on them. Some women seem to be pissed if you spend too much. It's a fine line, and I still haven't found it....

Mine is solid platinum so I need to find someone to who knows how to size it. I mostly want another band it can be silver , Im hard on things. My ring size shrinks 1.2 size with each kid :dunno:

[Seethroughsouls]

Really pretty. Have you looked at a site like this?
www.brilliantearth.com


Yeah, I check them more for ideas than anything else.

My jewler will do the work. Currently he is trying to sell me on a simulant touting it as "ethical" and identical to a diamond to the naked eye. I don't mind at all, I just have to find a way to ask B&C about it. I might say "a friend at work just bought his fiancee a simulated diamond and it is great, I can't tell the difference and it is conflict free" and see what she says. If she's cool with it I am cool with it. I have an issue with the whole diamond industry to begin with so it wouldn't hurt my feelings to be able to give them the finger!

[Sugarskull]

Arctic Canadian Diamonds don't use slave labour but they probably kill reindeer and elves though. .. so, maybe still not 'ethical' ....

[Zamfir]

Arctic Canadian Diamonds don't use slave labour but they probably kill reindeer and elves though. .. so, maybe still not 'ethical' ....

I'm okay with fewer elves. Also, reindeer is probably tasty.

[Renfield]

I'm okay with fewer elves. Also, reindeer is probably tasty.

It is. Quite.

[p1gg1e]

Yeah we sadly bought my stone before knowing any better 10 years ago. Its awful pretty though!

Hope you find a ring your lady likes!

[ezstep]

...how many wives do you have? :eek:


:wave:

I forgot to mention.... We used to work in the yard and pull up poison ivy by hand. Carried it by the armloads to dump (and eventually burn) it. Our body chemistry changed over the years and we are both allergic to poison ivy. And, wifey can no longer wear this white gold ring, as it breaks out her finger, similar to poison ivy. Most likely, the white gold has been simply worn off over the decades. It could be recoated, but, neither of us seem too worried about it.

[lug]

Yeah, I check them more for ideas than anything else.

My jewler will do the work. Currently he is trying to sell me on a simulant touting it as "ethical" and identical to a diamond to the naked eye. I don't mind at all, I just have to find a way to ask B&C about it. I might say "a friend at work just bought his fiancee a simulated diamond and it is great, I can't tell the difference and it is conflict free" and see what she says. If she's cool with it I am cool with it. I have an issue with the whole diamond industry to begin with so it wouldn't hurt my feelings to be able to give them the finger!

If you buy that fine woman a "simulated" diamond, I'll punch you straight in your smarmy face! :mad:







:D

[Seethroughsouls]

If you buy that fine woman a "simulated" diamond, I'll punch you straight in your smarmy face! :mad:







:D

Its the fucking jewler buddie of mine who's been pushing it. I told him, you must be getting as kickback off that shit, because you have never downsold me anything asshole! :rofl:

[lug]

Its the fucking jewler buddie of mine who's been pushing it. I told him, you must be getting as kickback off that shit, because you have never downsold me anything asshole! :rofl:

Look him straight in his smarmy little eyes and ask if he thinks fake diamonds are appropriate for your future wife. Ask "Do you think she's also fake or somthin'? Do you think she's not worthy of a REAL diamond? DO YOU WANT YOU ASS KICKED FROM HERE TO TOLEDO, MOTHERFUCKER!!" AAAAARRRRRGGGGG!!!!! .....bullrush!!! :mad:


I bet you get a great discount after that. :)

[Sugarskull]

It is. Quite.

yup.

[bassman1956]

Look him straight in his smarmy little eyes and ask if he thinks fake diamonds are appropriate for your future wife. Ask "Do you think she's also fake or somthin'? Do you think she's not worthy of a REAL diamond? DO YOU WANT YOU ASS KICKED FROM HERE TO TOLEDO, MOTHERFUCKER!!" AAAAARRRRRGGGGG!!!!! .....bullrush!!! :mad:


I bet you get a great discount after that. :)

yup.


:evil2:

[Seethroughsouls]

New one I found that I like

http://74.86.49.179/product_images/295x215/kismet-with-sapphire-295x215.jpg

Got an appointment with the jewler tomorrow at 3. I am taking alot of examples with me.

[Vanlatte]

WTH, I open a thread called "Women of Ebassist" and all I see are pics of rings?

:mad::mad::mad::mad:

[oddsock]

I'm okay with fewer elves. Also, reindeer is probably tasty.

Heck yes. I think you just decided my lunch for me.

[Seethroughsouls]

It's done.

Custom design based on this

http://s1.istuller.com/p/bridalbook/121632_14KW_Z.jpg

With an oval flawless sapphire center stone and her birthsone on the side in the top center position so that her birthstone is "holding" mine

Jeweler should be done first week of July, I might wait until her birthday to give it to her.

http://s1.istuller.com/p/bridalbook/121632_14KW_B.jpg

[p1gg1e]

Nice!!!

[Sugarskull]

It's done.

Custom design based on this

http://s1.istuller.com/p/bridalbook/121632_14KW_Z.jpg

With an oval flawless sapphire center stone and her birthsone on the side in the top center position so that her birthstone is "holding" mine

Jeweler should be done first week of July, I might wait until her birthday to give it to her.

http://s1.istuller.com/p/bridalbook/121632_14KW_B.jpg

Wow! Fit for a princess! She ought to love it.

[Seethroughsouls]

Finally.......ahhhhh...


Done!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0412.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0411.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0402.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0403.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0404.jpg

[BottomHeavyKate]

wow!

[Jugghaid]

Nice!!!!! :thumbsup:

you gonna get some fo sho!!!!! :D

[p1gg1e]

Pretty!!

[Sugarskull]

Nice!!!!! :thumbsup:

you gonna get some fo sho!!!!! :D

Me thinks he'll get all, not some. :D

[Seethroughsouls]

I am still struggling as to when to do it. Her birthday is a month away, but I hate to do it sooner. I need to drive to Austin and have a sit down with her dad, I know it's a dated thing of the past but I want to sit down with him and ask for his blessing before I propose. Silly I know, but I feel I owe him that courtesy. I mean after as long as we have been together I feel a little silly about asking someone for their blessing, but the old school in me is strong.

[BottomHeavyKate]

I am still struggling as to when to do it. Her birthday is a month away, but I hate to do it sooner. I need to drive to Austin and have a sit down with her dad, I know it's a dated thing of the past but I want to sit down with him and ask for his blessing before I propose. Silly I know, but I feel I owe him that courtesy. I mean after as long as we have been together I feel a little silly about asking someone for their blessing, but the old school in me is strong.

Good man

[WillPlay4Food]

I asked my wife's dad if he was cool with me marrying her daughter. Luckily for him he said yes. :D

[MTMTEX]

When you make it this way call me and I will buy you a beer or several.

[Seethroughsouls]

When you make it this way call me and I will buy you a beer or several.

Bet!

[mrs bleepo]

very pretty :)

[Seethroughsouls]

Shit!

Her dad is away lecturing in New England this week and I leave for New Orleans for a week long batchelor party next week. Her dad is then on vacation from July 18th to August 1. Do you think asking for a blessing via telephone is uncool? Email?

[WillPlay4Food]

Shit!

Her dad is away lecturing in New England this week and I leave for New Orleans for a week long batchelor party next week. Her dad is then on vacation from July 18th to August 1. Do you think asking for a blessing via telephone is uncool? Email?

Face to face dude.

[lug]

Twitter, FTW!

[Seethroughsouls]

Twitter, FTW!

http://www.flyadhere.com/images/DSC_0195_small.jpg?892

[MTMTEX]

You want me to go ask him for you?

[Seethroughsouls]

You want me to go ask him for you?

Sure!

:D

[Seethroughsouls]

Allright, I got a lunch date with her pops on Monday in ATX. I have also decided to do it on Monday (propose) if he takes no issue, because I am leaving for New Orleans for a week and she will be spending a lot of time with the other wives in my group of friends. When she gets hurt about us not being married is mostly when she is with our friends, who, are mostly all married.

So, I will pop the provebial question on Monday if all goes well and she can spend the week I am gone hanging with our friends wives as an official part of the group instead of a sinner. :D I am actually kind of a little nervous about this, and I never get nervous about anything.

She'll probably say no :(

[t3ch]

Are you sure you want to propose right before you go on vacation? :confused:

[p1gg1e]

She'll probably say no :(

Mojo!! Im sure she will say yes!!

[Seethroughsouls]

Are you sure you want to propose right before you go on vacation? :confused:

Yes. That way I don't have to be around for the ring showing victory lap women do when they get engaged.

[t3ch]

Touche. :D

[SDM]

Yes. That way I don't have to be around for the ring showing victory lap women do when they get engaged.

:lol:

[bassplayer7770]

Congrats, STS!

[lug]

Yes. That way I don't have to be around for the ring showing victory lap women do when they get engaged.

Good idea. The ring is much much prettier than you.

[Seethroughsouls]

Good idea. The ring is much much prettier than you.

And worth more :rofl:

[Sugarskull]

Are you sure you want to propose right before you go on vacation? :confused:

I'm sure he'll make sure he has an extra hour or so before the plane leaves.

[lug]

I'm sure he'll make sure he has an extra hour or so before the plane leaves.

^^^understands the male brain perfectly^^^

[Seethroughsouls]

I'm sure he'll make sure he has an extra hour or so before the plane leaves.

^^^^^ overestimated my talents. I only need a few minutes. :rofl:

[t3ch]

I'm sure he'll make sure he has an extra hour or so before the plane leaves.

:rofl:

[Sugarskull]

:D

[lug]

^^^^^ overestimated my talents. I only need a few minutes. :rofl:

Seethroughsoul's version of foreplay......



Hey. wake up.

[Seethroughsouls]

Seethroughsoul's version of foreplay......



Hey. wake up.

What is this foreplay of which you speak?

[lug]

What is this foreplay of which you speak?

Personally, for me it's when I buy dinner.

[Seethroughsouls]

Personally, for me it's when I buy dinner.

Ahhh, yeah I've done this before.

[Seethroughsouls]

Fuck I am a little nervous about this, and I never get nervous WTF?

Well I head out to ATX in about an hour, wish me luck!

[mrs bleepo]

good luck!!! :D

[p1gg1e]

Good luck!!

:popcorn:

[lug]

Go baby, go!

[Chlo_treacher]

good luck! do us proud mister. x

[Seethroughsouls]

Mission one complete

[t3ch]

Mission one was talking to the dad? Or did you meet the lady already?

[Jugghaid]

Fuck I am a little nervous about this, and I never get nervous WTF?

Well I head out to ATX in about an hour, wish me luck!

Ummm.....probably because this actually MATTERS. :D

Best of luck bro................:thumbsup:

[Seethroughsouls]

Mission one was talking to the dad? Or did you meet the lady already?

Got her father's blessing. Real test comes at 6:15 CT when she gets home from the gym to find the rose petals, letter and ring.

[t3ch]

:thumbsup:

[p1gg1e]

:popcorn:

[Jugghaid]

You still have a little over an hour to run for the hills...... :D

[Seethroughsouls]

You still have a little over an hour to run for the hills...... :D

Fuck man, IDK if I have ever been this nervous. WTF is wrong with me? We have been together too long for this to be bothering me this much. If she says no I am gonna freak!

[Seethroughsouls]

She is gonna be so blindsided by this too! ****Pats self on back*****

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0419.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0421.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0423.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0424.jpg

[Jugghaid]

Fuck man, IDK if I have ever been this nervous. WTF is wrong with me? We have been together too long for this to be bothering me this much. If she says no I am gonna freak!

she's not gonna say no.

you're just nervous cause you actually give a shit. That a good thing. ;)

[catphish]

She is gonna be so blindsided by this too! ****Pats self on back*****

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0419.jpg


Blood stains? Did you slaughter a goat in her honor?

;)

Congrats, and condolences.

[Jugghaid]

Blood stains? Did you slaughter a goat in her honor?
.

Crazy greek bastards. :D

[t3ch]

imagines STS hiding in the closet with camera, ring and letter laying on the bed, popping out and going "well?", snapping a bunch of pics to post on the interwebs

[Seethroughsouls]

Blood stains? Did you slaughter a goat in her honor?

;)

Congrats, and condolences.

Crazy greek bastards. :D

:rofl:

imagines STS hiding in the closet with camera, ring and letter laying on the bed, popping out and going "well?", snapping a bunch of pics to post on the interwebs

I snapped the pics for her, I have lots of Bday and Valentines stuff I take pics of before she gets here. Then, later on, when I am in the dog house I email her the pics at work. Works like a charm!

[Jugghaid]

:rofl:



I snapped the pics for her, I have lots of Bday and Valentines stuff I take pics of before she gets here. Then, later on, when I am in the dog house I email her the pics at work. Works like a charm!

Ooooohhhhhh...I like this idea.

[Kindness]

This thread delivers.

STS - being nervous is either a really good sign or a really bad sign. Either way, you're in for some fun!

[Seethroughsouls]

This thread delivers.

STS - being nervous is either a really good sign or a really bad sign. Either way, you're in for some fun!

I just wish 6:15 would hurry up and get here! I am sweating like a whore in church!

[Sugarskull]

*drums fingers on desk*

[LouSpaceMonkey]

She is gonna be so blindsided by this too! ****Pats self on back*****

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0419.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0421.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0423.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0424.jpg

Good thing it wasn't a billboard, or you'd be a douchebag

[Jugghaid]

Good thing it wasn't a billboard, or you'd be a douchebag

:rofl:

[t3ch]

*drums fingers on desk*

He was lying when he said he only needed a minute, they're going on 2 hours now!

Good thing it wasn't a billboard, or you'd be a douchebag

:D

[p1gg1e]

He was lying when he said he only needed a minute, they're going on 2 hours now!


:mad:

Hurry up!!

[Zamfir]

Yes. That way I don't have to be around for the ring showing victory lap women do when they get engaged.

Good thing it wasn't a billboard, or you'd be a douchebag

Joint Winners of the Zamfir Post of the Day Award!!! :thu:


This thread delivers...except the Story Of What Actually Friggin' Happened. :mad:

[t3ch]

:mad:

Hurry up!!

Preachin to the choir! If it were me he'd have been done 2 hours and 5 seconds ago!

[p1gg1e]

Preachin to the choir! If it were me he'd have been done 2 hours and 5 seconds ago!

Yes but you would just get " is that it?!" as a response.

[t3ch]

Yes but you would just get " is that it?!" as a response.

Yeah baby I know exactly what you're trying to say girl, you're trying to say aw yeah that's it. Then you tell me you want some more, and I'm not surprised. But I am quite sleepy.

btw-- the 5 seconds prior to the two hour mark indicates I was done before we were started. Try to keep up with the sexual inadequacies, gah.

[p1gg1e]

Yeah baby I know exactly what you're trying to say girl, you're trying to say aw yeah that's it. Then you tell me you want some more, and I'm not surprised. But I am quite sleepy.

btw-- the 5 seconds prior to the two hour mark indicates I was done before we were started. Try to keep up with the sexual inadequacies, gah.

I was quoting from flight of the concords. :mad:

[t3ch]

I was quoting from flight of the concords. :mad:

So was I, quite obviously. I think being preggers is affecting your ability to communicate on the internets, pigster. :D

[Seethroughsouls]

It was a yes. Then we had a little dinner and met with some family.

[Seethroughsouls]

Glad its over, my nerves are shot.

[Kindness]

:thumbsup:

[p1gg1e]

It was a yes. Then we had a little dinner and met with some family.

:banana4::banana3::banana2::banana5::banana1: :calvin::jesus::llama::pics::woohoo:

[MTMTEX]

Congrats!
Here is the version of last nights events as I imagined them;
STS - "Will you marry me?"
Ball & Chain - "I've joined a Convent, I was going to tell you when you got back from Louisiana."
:lol:

[Seethroughsouls]

:pics:

She is gonna be so blindsided by this too! ****Pats self on back*****

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0419.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0421.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0423.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/kingschlink/IMAG0424.jpg

These are the only pics I have, and this one but it's blurry.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/265136_2111498661592_1069387342_32388791_7567328_n .jpg

[Jugghaid]

Congrats bro. I wish you both many many years of happiness. :thumbsup:

[Seethroughsouls]

Congrats bro. I wish you both many many years of happiness. :thumbsup:

Thanks. She cried when she got the ring, then, her mom and sisters cried later after we went to dinner. It caught her by complete surprise. Plan worked to a T, I feel bad for not doing it sooner now. She is sooooooo happy. She has a smile on her face that you couldn't beat off her with a double edged ax. It feels good to make the person you love that happy, even if it's just for a day or 2.


Thanks everyone for your advice and well wishes, this was a stressful time for me and being able to talk about it here, in relative secrecy, helped tremendously. Both with the planning and execution. Thanks guys and gals. :thumbsup:

[p1gg1e]

Looks nice on her finger!

[lug]

Thanks. She cried when she got the ring, then, her mom and sisters cried later after we went to dinner. It caught her by complete surprise. Plan worked to a T, I feel bad for not doing it sooner now. She is sooooooo happy. She has a smile on her face that you couldn't beat off her with a double edged ax. It feels good to make the person you love that happy, even if it's just for a day or 2.


Thanks everyone for your advice and well wishes, this was a stressful time for me and being able to talk about it here, in relative secrecy, helped tremendously. Both with the planning and execution. Thanks guys and gals. :thumbsup:

What? This was a secret?!?!?!? shit, I've been txting her the details the whole time, sorry. :(






:D


Congrats to the both of you! I've only met her the one time but it was clearly obvious that you are one lucky SOB! :D

[t3ch]

grats

[SDM]

She has a smile on her face that you couldn't beat off her with a double edged ax.

So have you actually tried?:P

Congratulations duder.