OHbaby! Forums : Wedding rings https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:02:44 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:44:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34121 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Wedding day is the most important...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=5910521&title=wedding-rings#5910521 Author: Monica266752
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 March 2021 at 6:44am

Wedding day is the most important occasion for all the girls who are in fashion or out of fashion boundaries. In Pakistan, it is considered a highly sacred bond but now a days weddings in Pakistan is getting on the stage where everyone wants their function to be bomb of highly tip top decorations and branded things from bride outfit to bridal sets gold the event is full fledge organized as up to the trend as Marriage day is a special one for any person. Every girls wants their wedding day to be perfect in terms of outfit details and bridal sets designs.
WEDDING DAY SHOULD BE PERFECT WITH PERFECT BRIDAL SETS
To make this special day perfect, preparations go on for months to remove errors or to feel worry on last day about bridal sets designs every girl must have chosen bridal sets designs far earlier from wedding day to make sure that you get comfortable while being wearing bridal sets jewelry. bridal sets jewelry plays a very important role. A bride should be bejeweled with the most delicate and unique bridal sets jewelry with amazing quality bridal sets designs. In old or still in this era many of us prefer bridal sets gold jewelry more than artificial bridal sets. But I’m amazed when I saw the trending 3d flower artificial bridal sets online or the unique bridal sets under 1000 in accordance with your outfits or for your mehndi day functions, as well as bridal sets gold it’s a privilege when you purchase bridal sets online you get many choices and selections in colors, design or you can make your customized bridal sets gold, bridal sets on sale, bridal sets design, bridal sets zales, bridal sets white gold jewelry that complements your attire and personality beautifully.


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Nose ring or nath with bridal sets designs
Bangles, Finger rings, Ring bracelet. While choosing bridal sets jewelry, it should be ensured that all the pieces complement each other and match perfectly with the bride’s attire. The budget is also an important factor under consideration while selecting the type of bridal sets jewelry. Bridal jewelry can be made from different metals, the most preferred ones being gold, bridal sets zales, bridal sets white gold, silver, and platinum. Sometimes precious gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are used.
GET YOUR BRIDAL SETS ONLINE
Nowadays, brides get their bridal sets online specifically designed by jewelry designers to suit their taste and attire. Diverse parts of bridal sets online jewelry are designed for different ceremonies in the marriage such as the engagement, Mehndi, barat and the reception.
new trends in jewelry are coming up almost every day. Designer jewelry in different shapes, colors and textures is now easily available in the markets. to get your unique bridal sets online you must visit girlscloset.pk as they’re one of the top online pages dealing with high quality bridal sets design and they have such unique offers (bridal sets under 1000, bridal sets on sale) which will make your heart melt to buy those amazing kundan or zircon bridal sets online.
Brides now prefer wearing traditional designs in lighter weight. The choice is shifting to jewelry that can be worn on different occasions, instead of wearing it for the wedding only.
the choice and selection of bridal sets design should be up to the mark don’t risk your main event by choosing any odd bridal sets jewelry. It is necessary that the jewelry be suitable to the bride’s personality and well-coordinated so that the bride looks her best on her special day. After all its her special day!]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:44:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=5910521&title=wedding-rings#5910521 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Hello! I am new here. Just wanted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=5905542&title=wedding-rings#5905542 Author: Flor223317
Subject: 34121
Posted: 27 June 2017 at 6:12am

Hello! I am new here. Just wanted to refresh the topic a bit :) Mine wedding ring was an Canary Diamond Engagement Ring . After a lot of thinking we ordered it online. It looks amazing! :)]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:12:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=5905542&title=wedding-rings#5905542 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : DPs gonna have a titanium ring...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1069313&title=wedding-rings#1069313 Author: Babe
Subject: 34121
Posted: 19 June 2010 at 8:47pm

DPs gonna have a titanium ring coz hes an engineer. I'm going white gold like the rest of my stuff. I keep dragging him out ring shopping, we find a set I love and he promises to go back and get them then forgets :sigh: ]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:47:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1069313&title=wedding-rings#1069313 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : If you have it where you live...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1069230&title=wedding-rings#1069230 Author: snugglebug
Subject: 34121
Posted: 19 June 2010 at 7:52pm

If you have it where you live try Goldmark jewellers, they have a lot of nice rings and the prices are good. My wedding ring was $500, it is white gold and one of the ones where it has the row of diamonds across the top (sorry can't remember what the style is called).

I believe DH got my engagement ring from Michael Hill, and I got my eternity ring made from a local jeweller.

White gold is really nice, I prefer it. The only annoying thing about it is the replating, it's about $60 and you're supposed to do it every 6 months but to be honest Ive only done it once in the 2-3 years Ive had all my rings and they look fine.

Gold rings do have that bonus of not having to be replated and they seem to just always stay looking the same.

I didnt really make the choice between white gold or yellow gold as my engagement ring was a surprise.]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:52:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1069230&title=wedding-rings#1069230 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I&#039;d advise having a look...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068739&title=wedding-rings#1068739 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 34121
Posted: 19 June 2010 at 8:27am

I'd advise having a look at what The Warehouse has. I got my engagement and wedding ring from there - engagement ring was $149 on sale and the wedding ring was $299. Husbands was from a half price shop at dressmart. All 9 carat yellow gold with diamonds.

]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:27:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068739&title=wedding-rings#1068739 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : We got my engagement ring when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068689&title=wedding-rings#1068689 Author: Richie
Subject: 34121
Posted: 19 June 2010 at 12:13am

We got my engagement ring when we were over in Ireland (DF is from Ireland and we were over there so I could meet the parents). We took his Mum out to look for rings with us, I narrowed it down to my 2 favourite ones and let her choose. She was stoked. Lucky for me she chose the most expensive one Mine is platinum and cost the equivilent of NZ$4000. The other ring I had chosen was white gold but as I want to wear it 24/7, platinum was the better option. Even then, I've had to get it fixed a few times cause I give it a fair bashing lol. It's always getting scratched!
Here is a pic.... sorry, its a tad blurry, but this is the best pic I could get.
]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:13:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068689&title=wedding-rings#1068689 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I saw the most gorgeous ring today,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068663&title=wedding-rings#1068663 Author: Jelly
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 11:03pm

I saw the most gorgeous ring today, diamond and dark sapphire (yellow gold) which had I not read this thread I wouldn't have looked at twice. But I tried it on and it was stunning! It was only $200 at cash converters lol.

I've been going on about it all day but DP remains clueless... Oh well. He'll just have to pay full retail for an identical ring when (If?) he decides to pop the question.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:03:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068663&title=wedding-rings#1068663 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : our wedding rings, his is the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068624&title=wedding-rings#1068624 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 9:44pm

our wedding rings, his is the gold and white gold $699, mine is the white gold one i had made $490


and my engagement ring $290


edited to resize image

Edited by amme_eilyk]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:44:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068624&title=wedding-rings#1068624 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : heres our rings (fingers crossed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068594&title=wedding-rings#1068594 Author: Panda289
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 9:13pm



heres our rings (fingers crossed the photos not huge!)
sorry its a wedding photo its hard getting photos that make them look right!]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:13:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068594&title=wedding-rings#1068594 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : HUNTD wrote:I think $500 is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068415&title=wedding-rings#1068415 Author: flakesitchyfeet
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 6:43pm

Originally posted by HUNTD HUNTD wrote:

I think $500 is a good roundabout price, not too much but not cheap junk. And ALWAYS barter!!

Wish my DP could read this, he has such high tastes, my "birth of my son ring" was $1200 platinum and diamond ring which i am so paranoid about loosing and getting it dirty when i am outside. I hate to think what he will get for an engagement ring.


But it is a gorgeous ring!!]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:43:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068415&title=wedding-rings#1068415 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : My engagement ring is from a local...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068302&title=wedding-rings#1068302 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 5:07pm

My engagement ring is from a local jeweller who just so happened to be our old neighbour many years ago. The only reason I have this ring is because mum and dads house got burgled, the only things they stole were 2 ps2 two tvs and mums ring that she had made from her mums and grandmothers gold and SIL mum's ring. So sentimental jewellery really, Mum decided she didn't want anything new as it wouldn't mean the same so gave me the insurance money.

My ring is 18ct yellow gold with diamonds the stone in the middle is a yellow diamond. It looks like a flower :) underneath it has little hearts

the other ring was my 20th present, white gold with sapphire and diamonds. ]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:07:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068302&title=wedding-rings#1068302 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I second the call about platinum...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068291&title=wedding-rings#1068291 Author: AuntyAndrea
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 5:01pm

I second the call about platinum but it's loads more expensive.
For white gold I'd definitely recommend 9ct. 9ct is 37.5 % gold, whereas 18ct is 75% gold. The other metals are what gives it the white colour (and also why white gold is more expensive than yellow gold - because they put more silver etc in... I think). So with a higher amount of the yellow gold in it, the plating wearing off is way more obvious.

Definitely don't go silver, it doesn't last and it's really soft so it can deform with body heat etc. Fine for stuff you don't wear every day but just not long lasting enough for a wedding set.

Regardless of the setting of any stones, it's a really good idea to get them checked regularly. Most chain stores do this - you can get them cleaned at the same time and they'll be all pretty and sparkly again!

Titanium rings, especially for guys, are awesome. That's what DH has. Just be aware that they can't be re-sized so choose carefully and tell DH to not lose or put on too much weight

Also re: weight, for anyone who's UTD and fingers are swelling, take the rings off early. I've lost count of the number of rings I've had to cut off pregnant ladies who waited a bit too long.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068291&title=wedding-rings#1068291 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : kelly, i read you had an aquamarine,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068285&title=wedding-rings#1068285 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 4:53pm

kelly, i read you had an aquamarine, havnt come accross them often as they dont use them very often coz they are rare precious gems...
they are very beautiful and not common which i love, though i love ruby too...cant wait, i get to get an eternity band made for our third anniversary in jan as he said hed get me one after bubba stoked, plan to have alternating diamond and aquamarine similar to my wedder]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:53:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068285&title=wedding-rings#1068285 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : ohh Nic, my first ring stone was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068254&title=wedding-rings#1068254 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 4:35pm

ohh Nic, my first ring stone was around that colour ,its so pretty]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:35:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068254&title=wedding-rings#1068254 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : im a silver girl but have gold...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068224&title=wedding-rings#1068224 Author: ALittleLoopy
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 4:12pm

im a silver girl but have gold rings as the price to replate white gold to me wasnt worth the $$ over the years and they look worn and dull quite quickly.

anyway, my engagement is diamond and aquamarine (very rare stone and my birthstone) which is about $1800 ring down to $1200 and my band is diamonds cost about $600 from $800 i think and DH's plain band was about $300....i also got him a diamond and sapphire engagement ring (my families tradition) which was about $600 on special too...will try and take a pic....

this is our wedders tho


here, hope this turns out, lol his fingers too big thats why hes not wearing it lol he wears it on right ring finger...and mine are swelling so i fit it lol



Edited by BAMN08]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:12:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068224&title=wedding-rings#1068224 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I have a plain wedding band from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068218&title=wedding-rings#1068218 Author: NicNOC
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 4:03pm

I have a plain wedding band from Michael Hill bought at the bargin basment price of $180! they were going out of that manufacturer - I really wanted one with 5 small diamonds on it but couldn't find one I liked that went with my engagement ring which is a 3 stone tension set white gold ring (can find my pictures of it!) I also got it in 18 carat as it is supose to stay whiter for longer - my engagment ring is 24carat. If you want to go something different my Dh got his ring made by Ash Hilton - in silver. DH is and electrician so can wear his everday so did want anything to exspensive - I think it was $250 approx.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:03:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068218&title=wedding-rings#1068218 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I have platinum rings ... the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068106&title=wedding-rings#1068106 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 2:47pm

I have platinum rings ... the Auckland Ring Company made the wedding ring and the engagement ring is from the UK.

Platinum will last you longer if you can afford it. ]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:47:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068106&title=wedding-rings#1068106 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : We bought DH a titanium ring,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068000&title=wedding-rings#1068000 Author: rachndean
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 1:57pm

We bought DH a titanium ring, as it is super strong. One of our friends has a white gold ring, which is quite soft and scratches really easily. He is a builder, so has to take his ring off quite a bit.
DH loves his titanium ring, and from memory it was less than $300. We bought it online
Definitely buy something that you love, and dont settle for something that "will do", as you are going to wear it for the rest of you life!!
Oh there is also the option of diamond simulants. I know they are certainly not everyone's cup of tea, but they are cost effective. check out http://secretsshhh.co.nz/index-june-nz

Good luck, and have fun!!!]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:57:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1068000&title=wedding-rings#1068000 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Well, i work for Michael Hill,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067821&title=wedding-rings#1067821 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 12:25pm

Well, i work for Michael Hill, and have done for about 6 years or so, so we got our rings there.
Full retail, my engagement ring was $2599 and my wedder about $1099 and hubbys about $400.
Try on lots of different styles and types and think about the kind of work you do.
Buy gold or white gold, not silver, because you want something that is going to wear well.
Buy what YOU love, not what everyone else has.
Good luck!
]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:25:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067821&title=wedding-rings#1067821 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I,,,,,,can&#039;t be bothered...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067746&title=wedding-rings#1067746 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 11:01am

I,,,,,,can't be bothered reading the other responses , but , my engagement ring was $1,200 .
It was white gold and aquamarine .
And then , I lost it (or I believe it got stolen)
and I hadn't insured it yet .

Dh bought me a replacement on trademe , for $150
its white gold , with diamonds and has a sapphire stone .

I love it .
At the end of the day , its not how much the ring costs that matters, its what it represents and reminds me of everytime I look at it .

(oh and our wedding rings are both white gold and about $400 )
I have a pic of them , but not my engagement ring

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:01:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067746&title=wedding-rings#1067746 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : oh wedding rings - mine are currently...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067730&title=wedding-rings#1067730 Author: nannyabbey
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 10:45am

oh wedding rings - mine are currently in their box cause my fingers are too fat! I'm soooo looking forward to wearing them again once bubba is out and the body get back to 'normal'!!
I've always worn gold so it was a given to have my wedding rings in gold. We found my engagement ring on Trade Me! it was the only way we would have been able to afford the particular setting/quality - three diamonds in a row sitting above the ring. Some people call it a bridge setting. Because it was blingy i chose a simple plain band for wedding band - which we got at micheal hill but during one of their gold sales, because who wants to pay full price!!

The best thing I did was go pretend shopping with a good friend. She was pretend eternity ring shopping! So we tried on heaps and I was able to work out exactly what i would 'wanted'.
My best friend got married around the same time as me and had a smaller budget, so it worked out cheaper to get hers made an independent jeweler and in 9ct gold instead of the classic 18ct.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:45:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067730&title=wedding-rings#1067730 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Nice rings heaf Mine are a bit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067702&title=wedding-rings#1067702 Author: jazzy
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 10:23am

Nice rings heaf Mine are a bit like yours.


I went for gold.

My engagement ring has 2 small diamonds on the sides & a larger one in the middle which is raised...I did not ware it much when I had kids a it was a bit to sharp when changing nappies so wished I had a different setting in it then...I ware it more now. It cost $1600 approx

I love my wedding ring it has 7 small diamonds in it so it give a nice sparkle & its a bit different form the stranded band, it cost $400 approx

We are looking for my next ring for our 10th wedding anniversary & I want it like my wedding ring with maybe a x over look. So around $500 or under.

When we got engaged we went for dinner with friends & DH bought me a ring from a $2 shop it had a clear glass stone.....it was the funniest thing watching there faces as they tried to droll over it, so when they saw my real one it looked like a million dollar rock...ha ha

Edited by jazzy]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:23:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067702&title=wedding-rings#1067702 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : that kinda gives an idea of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067590&title=wedding-rings#1067590 Author: heaf3
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 9:08am





that kinda gives an idea of what they are like, the first pic is a tad blurry though. but the engagement one is basically like the wedding one but with a bigger diamond in the middle.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:08:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067590&title=wedding-rings#1067590 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I bought my engagement ring from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067583&title=wedding-rings#1067583 Author: RedHeadDuck
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 9:03am

I bought my engagement ring from Pascoes. Refused to go back there for my wedding ring as when I went back in with my engagement ring the lady was sooo pushy and horrible!

I ended up getting my wedding ring made to match- I couldn't find anything I liked! So a local jewellers down here, made it exactly to what was in my head. As soon as I showed the guy my ring, and explained what I wanted, he knew exactly what I wanted! Even though most of the jewellery in the shop was expensive (we saw one guy shopping looking at $8000 engagement rings ) my $800 ring was just as important to him as the guy buying the $8000. Their customer service was awesome! He knew we were young and couldn't afford much, yet we still mattered! (Not like in other stores where they figured out pretty quickly we weren't going to spend $1000+ on a wedding ring. My set all up cost $1600)

DH's ring is a stirling silver one from the Chch markets. It cost $20. He doesn't wear it cos he's a electrician, so he wears it when we go out somewhere... He hates it on his wedding ring finger though, so wears it on his thumb. My brother likes telling him its cos hes under the thumb Hehehe]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:03:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067583&title=wedding-rings#1067583 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : i have white gold rings, got them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067562&title=wedding-rings#1067562 Author: heaf3
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 8:53am

i have white gold rings, got them from pascoes. went in there to have a look at one that was on a really good special but i didnt like it, then i saw this bridal set which was also on special (cant even remember how much it was now, i think $900 but i could be wrong.

i love them because they arent too big or flashy but nice and sparkly lol

they have worn a lot though in the year that i have had them. they are quite scratched already. havent had them replated yet but had them cleaned a couple of times. i think they are 9ct. the 18ct ones were way more expensive.

DH's was super cheap, its just silver, $79 from michael hill. we got it like the week before the wedding because we suddenly realised that we didnt have one!

will try and find a pic.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:53:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067562&title=wedding-rings#1067562 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I always thought i would have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067486&title=wedding-rings#1067486 Author: Panda289
Subject: 34121
Posted: 18 June 2010 at 7:45am

I always thought i would have a gold ring too (being traditional and all) but i never wear gold jewellery and my DH ended up buying me a beautiful white gold diamond engagement ring. He shopped around a lot as the style was pretty simple and Patridge Jeweller offered him a fairly good price at $2300 cash (its valued at $2500) and he had found similar rings elsewhere with worse diamonds (smaller, less clarity) for more than that so was pretty happy.

The matching wedding band was $500 and DHs was $750 so not too expensive and again both white gold. Now i am very happy to have them and glad i didnt get gold because i never wear it and i have my silver bangle i always wear from my father so everything matches




Edited by mooglesbub]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:45:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067486&title=wedding-rings#1067486 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : My engagment ring was $800, DH&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067451&title=wedding-rings#1067451 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 11:46pm

My engagment ring was $800, DH's wedding ring was $400 and my wedding ring was a ring my MIL had and never wore and it went perfectly with my engagment ring.
They are all gold :)
]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:46:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067451&title=wedding-rings#1067451 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Ohh I never considered anything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067414&title=wedding-rings#1067414 Author: Jelly
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 10:04pm

Ohh I never considered anything other than diamonds but dark sapphires actually look really pretty!

...Not that I'm engaged or anything. I just like jewellery. ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:04:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067414&title=wedding-rings#1067414 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Your novel was good AuntyAndrea!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067385&title=wedding-rings#1067385 Author: _H_
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 9:44pm

Your novel was good AuntyAndrea! i need help and thats why i asked. ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:44:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067385&title=wedding-rings#1067385 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Just my 2c worth. I worked at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067366&title=wedding-rings#1067366 Author: AuntyAndrea
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 9:25pm

Just my 2c worth. I worked at a Jewellers for about 3 years through uni and definitely absolutely do not ever pay ticket price for jewellery. Even on every day stuff that isn't on special you can usually get at least 10% off just by asking. On something like an engagement ring you can usually get a lot more off (the markup is phenomenal!) especially if they think there's going to be a repeat purchase for them in the future.

White gold like everyone else has said is iridium plated to give it the bright shiny look. The plating wears off over time and the white gold underneath it is more like very pale yellow than white. So it does need to be re-plated every now and then. It also costs slightly more to get re-sized for the same reason.

Make sure if you get a 9ct or 10ct or 18ct engagement ring that you get your wedding band the same as 9ct is harder than 18ct so if one is 9ct and one is 18ct the 18ct one will wear down (iygwim). 9ct will wear better than 18ct in general for the same reason.

Having a coloured stone like a sapphire is usually cheaper than all diamonds - the exceptions to this are natural rubies and natural emeralds. I wouldn't recommend natural emeralds if you want to wear it every day because they have a bit of a history of fracturing. They're also hideously expensive - the synthetic ones are fine though and not too pricey.

Cluster set rings, with more smaller stones, are heaps cheaper than big stones and give a good amount of bling They're also really pretty!

Budget-wise there are all sorts of "rules" that they say like 2 weeks wages, 3 months (good grief!). But I think those are all just inventions of people who sell jewellery. Spend what you can afford - it's going to look gorgeous as soon as it gets on your finger!

But my #1 piece of advice is try heaps of styles on, even if you're not sure about them when you look at them in the window. I liked the look of lots of rings that just look stupid on my fingers, but in the end I found something absolutely perfect for me. And if you find some things you like but aren't quite right, consider getting one made - it's not that expensive and you can choose things like the quality of the stones to make the price suit your budget.

Sorry for the novel!]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:25:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067366&title=wedding-rings#1067366 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : my engagement ring was $5000 and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067333&title=wedding-rings#1067333 Author: Renee & Lauren
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 9:00pm

my engagement ring was $5000 and that was one of the cheaper ones they had . wedding ring was $250 through a jeweller friend. DH's band was $550]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:00:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067333&title=wedding-rings#1067333 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Wow, my rings definitely didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067325&title=wedding-rings#1067325 Author: minik8e
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 8:58pm

Wow, my rings definitely didn't fit the rule. I wanted something a little bit different for my engagement ring, so I have dark blue sapphires (look black) with diamonds....my wedding band is plain gold. DH's wedding ring is a signet type ring with black onyx and a cubic zirconia. His ring cost just under $600, whereas the two of mine were under $300 combined (all on sale). Here is a pic....



The other ring I am wearing is a diamond one that i got for my 21st birthday.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:58:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067325&title=wedding-rings#1067325 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Michael Hill Jewellers is one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067272&title=wedding-rings#1067272 Author: anon
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 8:27pm

Michael Hill Jewellers is one of the most expensive jewellers around in terms of the chains... and their jewellery is no better quality than other jewellers. I got mine there because I have family that work there and we get a really good discount.

Yellow gold vs. White gold depends on your skin tones and which suit you better. Does the silver look or the gold look suit your skin tones better? Also which do you like better? I like white gold better. It's helpful to know though that you have to get white gold irodium plated (sp?) yearly it's recommended. Or not that often if you don't care too much (I don't). My husband didn't like white gold and was really happy with a ring that was two-toned of yellow and white and brushed. It's very nice - pity he hardly ever wears it! (doesn't like rings). That was so that they semi-matched.

After choosing the stone, you also need to choose the cut. Mine is princess cut - so a square shaped solitaire diamond ring. It's all about what looks pretty on your hand. Once you've nailed the engagement ring, you just find a wedding ring that goes with it. It's all a matter of trying stuff on! That's the fun part!

I can't remember what the rule is - I think one week's wages should go on an engagement ring - or is it one month's? Can't remember. My engagement ring cost something like $2500 and my wedding ring might've been around $300-400, can't remember. My nephew and his wife got silver rings with the idea they would replace them when they could afford it. It's all up to you.

]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:27:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067272&title=wedding-rings#1067272 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : i would second the independent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067245&title=wedding-rings#1067245 Author: SophieD
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 8:10pm

i would second the independent jewelers.

I can't really remember exactly but we got my wedding ring made by a jeweler and it was much much cheaper then my engagement ring! Mine has 10 diamonds (small ) in it and I choose that as sometimes I take my engagement ring off cos it sticks out a bit more and I still wanted some bling on with just my wedding ring. they have some great ideas and are able to compromise to your budget.

although in saying that Michael hill etc often have some good sales!

It is white gold and I find the re-plating cost ok given that it is only once a year.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:10:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067245&title=wedding-rings#1067245 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I would love to get new rings...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067223&title=wedding-rings#1067223 Author: Daizy
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 7:55pm

I would love to get new rings one day, I really don't like mine It was a family heirloom which I had re-designed and there was only so much I could do with it.
I am a silver person too and my rings are gold. I often find myself taking them off because they don't match... maybe one day I will prefer gold, although I am still waiting for that day.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:55:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067223&title=wedding-rings#1067223 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : oh thats pretty bex! thats the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067166&title=wedding-rings#1067166 Author: _H_
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 7:21pm

oh thats pretty bex! thats the kind of ring that i want simple but bling

the other thing i was thinking about was getting a ring with a black stone- first ring DP got me had a black stone and i loved it (before i lost it!) i could get a simple ring but with a black stone so it was different (for DP) there is so much to think about! ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:21:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067166&title=wedding-rings#1067166 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Ooops sorry thats so huge ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067160&title=wedding-rings#1067160 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 7:15pm

Ooops sorry thats so huge ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:15:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067160&title=wedding-rings#1067160 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : We got my bridal set for $400,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067150&title=wedding-rings#1067150 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 7:11pm

We got my bridal set for $400, so Engagement ring and band I love it, its quite simple but still has the bling And most people have complimented it!



Just to give you an idea of what you can get for a cheaper price. But go with what you like, I was never worried about a ring, would rather spend the $$ on other things but love that I have one ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:11:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067150&title=wedding-rings#1067150 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I got white gold, DH got gold....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067121&title=wedding-rings#1067121 Author: kebakat
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:48pm

I got white gold, DH got gold. I don't like gold on myself, I think it looks weird with my skin colour. Getting them replated isn't very expensive if you shop around, i've had varying prices between $30-80 per ring. But one good thing about getting them replated is that you can ask the jeweler to check the claws holding the stones to make sure they are secure. If I had a gold ring I don't know that I'd ever think to do that on a regular basis. It would suck to loose a stone!]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:48:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067121&title=wedding-rings#1067121 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I think $500 is a good roundabout...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067119&title=wedding-rings#1067119 Author: palomino
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:47pm

I think $500 is a good roundabout price, not too much but not cheap junk. And ALWAYS barter!!

Wish my DP could read this, he has such high tastes, my "birth of my son ring" was $1200 platinum and diamond ring which i am so paranoid about loosing and getting it dirty when i am outside. I hate to think what he will get for an engagement ring.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:47:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067119&title=wedding-rings#1067119 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Go with gold Go with your DF...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067110&title=wedding-rings#1067110 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:36pm

Go with gold

Go with your DF & show him settings you like. Give him your opinion on what stones you want & also go with an open mind.

Let him make the ultimate decision. Trust me you will be surprised for the good .

I was 21 when I got engaged & we did this & I knew I didn't want all diamonds & wanted a different stone. We were looking at light sapphires & I hated them I spotted a onyx ring & and went wow that is wicked....

I ended up with a really dark sapphire that is almost black & was far bigger than I imagined it would be. Over a decade later I'm still in love with both I also decided on my own wedding ring which is a plain band, cause I knew that I'd be digging in the garden & baking stuff & I still wanted to wear my wedding ring.

Now to nail him down for my eternity ring ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:36:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067110&title=wedding-rings#1067110 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : I would recommend having a look...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067090&title=wedding-rings#1067090 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:26pm

I would recommend having a look at an independent jewelers, we did this and I got a much nicer ring for the same price or a little bit cheaper than what we saw at Michael Hill. It might be worth a look anyway!

I had never worn yellow gold before my engagement / wedding rings, only white gold & silver. DH chose my ring and I always thought my wedding rings would be gold anyway, not sure why!





Edited by MrsEmma]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:26:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067090&title=wedding-rings#1067090 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Interest free HPs are good. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067082&title=wedding-rings#1067082 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:20pm

Interest free HPs are good.

I think $600 is a reasonable price, you can get alot for that now. Even look for a ring worth $100+ thats reduced to $600 and tell people its worth original price hehe

I also like gold, but i normally wear silver so if i were to get gold it would match any of my other jewelery

i love white gold but its so expensive ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:20:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067082&title=wedding-rings#1067082 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Go to a few shops and barter with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067077&title=wedding-rings#1067077 Author: MamaT
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:13pm

Go to a few shops and barter with them until you get the best price, there is a huge mark up on jewellery and places like Michael Hill expect you to ask for a discount.

We spent quite a lot on our wedding rings, both DH and I got white gold and I have10 diamonds in mine and had it made to fit my engagement ring

 

ETA - there are a lot of sales in jewellery stores at the moment

 

Also with white gold you need to factor in the cost of regularly re-plating it



Edited by MamaT]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:13:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067077&title=wedding-rings#1067077 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : Shop around we ended up getting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067060&title=wedding-rings#1067060 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:05pm

Shop around we ended up getting a 2 for 1 deal at Stewart Dawsons only paid $400 for both of them plain gold wedding bands.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:05:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067060&title=wedding-rings#1067060 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : $600, my dp said my limit was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067056&title=wedding-rings#1067056 Author: High9
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 6:01pm

$600, my dp said my limit was $200 and to try TM!

He's since changed his mind after going to look at some bridal sets behind my back!

He keeps asking me which I prefer and design, tbh I don't mind... ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:01:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067056&title=wedding-rings#1067056 <![CDATA[Wedding rings : edit- sorry should have been engagement...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067055&title=wedding-rings#1067055 Author: _H_
Subject: 34121
Posted: 17 June 2010 at 5:58pm

edit- sorry should have been engagement ring not wedding rings!

So we are looking at wedding rings but we are having a bit of trouble. my problems-

white gold or yellow gold? i wear white gold now but im still young so it may change and i have always thought i would have a gold wedding ring

the design, as i like simple classic styles but DP wants something a bit different

how much to spend? we dont have a lot, DP wants to spend $600ish but i want to spend up to $1000 which we could do if we layby it

any advice would be great

Edited by __H__]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:58:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34121&PID=1067055&title=wedding-rings#1067055