Tips to Know Her Choice of Engagement Rings
Posted by admin | Under Vintage Engagement Rings Tuesday Feb 16, 2010
It is crucial to know about her likings and disliking when you are about to shop for engagement rings. The jewelers’ shops are full of all types of rings with confusing designs and settings, besides varieties of diamonds and gemstones to choose from. Here are some of the tips to help you know about which ring she is most likely to adore.
If the bride-to-be is ready to come along with you for the shopping then there is no need for you to read the article further. She can very specifically tell about all the details of the ring and all you are required to do is to pay the bill. However, most of the women like to be surprised and avoid telling directly anything about the ring of her choice. In that case you are dependent on the guess works, but some tips can help.
One sure shot clue to her choice is to observe her jewelry that she so often wears. If you have a chance to visit her home, then ask her to let you have a closer look at her range of jewelry items. You can not many things like the metal she prefers. For instance, her most of jewelry may consist of white gold or platinum instead of yellow gold. In that case, a choice of yellow gold engagement rings may not be her favorite. Then, you should not mount a diamond on a metal of yellow gold.
Her style of jewelry should also be observed closely. Note if she prefers bold styles with a latest look or she likes vintage rings more. Or, may be she is more interested in classic engagement rings which spell the romance even more.
An indication of her choice can also be found by observing her clothes as well. Her wardrobe of latest fashion is the indication that she will like bold and latest trends in the ring. if she wears comparatively simple dresses then classic rings may be her choice.
Know if she likes diamonds or gemstones. Many women prefer sapphire and rubies and diamonds are surely not in their list of preferences as against the women who dream of wearing engagement rings with diamond set on it.
Engagement rings should also match with the hands of the women wearing them. If her fingers are longer, then a ring with bold setting will suit her as, any other setting will look smaller. On the other hand, for women with smaller finger, a delicate setting of diamond over the engagement rings is perfect. Similarly, her choice of shapes of diamonds may be different. Women like diamonds in round, pear, heart or many other fancier shapes.
In the last, we advise you to prefer purchasing a loose diamond to ensure that it comes with high quality standard. A mounted stone on the ring may be consisting of some flaws or damages which are covered under the setting. Go online for purchasing of engagement rings are competitive rates.
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Frank Luca
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In 7 year relationship, don’t know what to do, stay or go?
Hey guys,
I’m having a personal dilemma, which is really eating away at me. I’ve been with my girl for 7 years and it has for the most part been an amazing relationship, anyone in a long term relationship knows that you have your ups and downs right.
I thought i was maybe going through a period where i was feeling a bit crap about the whole relationship thing, this is something that generally passes, then you look at your partner and see why you are with them and why you have been together so long.
This doesn’t seem to be happening, we have lived together for almost 6 years now, we recently moved into a new place, so there has been a lot of things up in the air and i totally understand that her thoughts are elsewhere and i have a lot on my plate at the moment too with work etc.
So, we are dealing with a lot of stuff, getting settled in a new place, also a new city, meant to add that! We both have good friends here so it’s not just us, we can go and do things with friends, we are not tripping over each other all the time.
She is my best friend as you can imagine, we know every little detail about each other, but one of the major issues throughout our relationship has been… you guessed it, sex. Now i hear all you ladies groaning with displeasure at that comment, but our intimate relationship has never been tip top and that i think has slowly eaten away at me over the years. I have had sexual partners before meeting my gf, and same with her. I understand that her libido just isn’t that strong, where as in return my libido i’d say is normal to high. When we do have sex, she is not very adventurous, i.e. missionary or bust. I have worked on this over our relationship, i enjoy spending time building up to the occasion, nice meal, music, candles, massage and so on which can make it a very special and close encounter however this happens maybe once or twice a month! The evenings are definetly a no go area unless it my birthday lol. Sunday’s seem to be the day of choice and that’s because she can relax. I appreciate this and we have discussed this on several occasions, it does improve maybe for a week or so, then goes back to normal.
Well, recently as things have progressed in a relationship, talk of marraige, children, etc.. i always thought that this was the woman for me, i thought that the sex thing was not worth getting to hung up on as she is amazing in every other sense. Alas, this seems like it’s going to be the undoing of the relationship, just to re-iterate, we have spoke about this on several occasions to try and work it out. I have become much more patient and she has tried to get more in the mood.
I recently ordered an engagement ring, 5 weeks ago, and this got me thinking…. i am not scared of commitment, of being with one person for the rest of my life, having kids, and so on. But i am scared of not having sex!
What i am about to say next i will be damned for but here goes, in the last 2 weeks i have met someone who i really connect with, this is not a sexual thing, we have been texting, talking a lot on the phone, i have seen her a few times, cinema, out for a meal, museum visits. It has been very exciting and new. She has made it clear that she wants to spend more time with me and i really like her, so i am caught in a dilemma. O yeah, she does know i am in a long term relationship.
Now, you may think, aha, this is a commitment issue, he’s just bought a ring etc. worried about no sex for the rest of his life lol. You may be right to a certain extent, but, i genuinly am taken by this girl, she is funny, intelligent, pretty and is really interested in me.
So back to reality, i am living with my gf, i do care for her and love her, but possibly not like i used to. We share a flat, lots of possessions,friends, savings, and i love her family. Am i about to make the biggest mistake of my life and give all that up? Am i being mad staying in a relationship where i feel it’s not working entirely, or should i work at it? How will it work breaking up and still living in the same flat(she wouldn’t be able to afford it on her own)? I want to explore my feelings for this other person but not while i’m with someone, the grass is always greener, yes, however, in this case it is!or is it? that’s what i don’t know???
So, my head is firmly up my rear end, i’m torn in two, life can’t go on like this, i have to act on something, but i don’t know what. It is times like this i realise that i’m just human. Should i just find a nice high bridge to jump off of?
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has responded to my dilemma. I appreciate every comment. I have read each one with an open mind and it really does help put things in perspective. I know that the person i have met is not just a piece of ‘new’ ass, lol, and i do know what gets my gf going, we have been together long enough to know what turns eachother on. I don’t want this to just be about my current sex life although reading through my post again it does come across like that. It does go deeper, (no pun intended). I don’t know if i’m scared of comittment? I am a sappy little bugger, i can see a life with kids, a house and so on. I just don’t know if i can see it anymore with my current gf
You are happy overall and it sounds like your relationship is solid, maybe some counselling will help both of you find the middle sexual ground you need, or maybe you just have to find what things turn her on
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The lack of sex is indeed a very important and very critical part of any relationship and you certainly do not want to trap yourself into a sexless marriage. My advice to you would be to follow your own instincts and not marry her and to explore other options because this will not go away and 7 years is ample time to know whether or not you are going to commit for life and clearly, this is woman is not a keeper.
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any chance the three of you can get together? spice it up a bit!
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You are in between the over used rock and a hard place. Even as a woman, I can see your point. As it has been said many many many times, sex IS an important part of a relationship. You said you have talked to your girl, and pretty much got nowhere. Hmm… maybe what you both need is a break. Maybe she doesn’t realize what she is missing. On the other hand, if you really did love her, you wouldn’t be even considering the other woman. I think in your head, you have already left, but your heart hasn’t followed suit yet. If you want my advice (and you did ask for it) I would say its time to move on. I don’t think this is a case of the grass being greener on the other side of the fence, I seriously think you can’t be completely happy with your girl, and your head started looking elsewhere. Follow your heart, no matter what, it will know what to do. But before you decide to explore feelings with the new girl, you do need to break things off with your girl. I feel for you, and I wish you luck in whatever you decide. It has to be a rough choice to make.
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You sound like a married couple. Lack of sex with married couples
You are getting cold feet and you are afraid. Actually my bf said he was afraid to ask me to marry him because he was afraid he would not get sex. You have given me an idea to right up a contract for the bare minimum of sex to make him more happy and comfortable about marriage.
You have been with her 7 years. There has been a reason you have been with her so long, a reason you cannot explain. you Love her and she loves you. She is the one you want to spend the rest of your life with or you would have never ordered the ring. Get over your cold feet and make her the happiest girl alive! Keeping asking for babies that will turn her on to have sex often cuz you gotta try every night you know!
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ya it can be confusing plus you added more with another girl, has your gf seen a doctor she may have some other reason why she has no drive for sex. you need to step back and regroup.
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First of all, stop all communications with this girl until you figure this out. You owe the woman you love that much respect. If you walk away, then do it because the relationship didn’t work, not because of a girl. Don’t do that to her. Look, I’m a girl, and I understand where you’re coming from. Sex isn’t the most important thing, but it becomes pretty important when your not getting it. I respect the fact that you have tried to be patient, and have tried to set the mood, and find ways to get her in the mood, most men would just dump her and go find a piece elsewhere, so I can tell you love her. Some women, just have a low sex drive. Is she willing to see a doc, and take meds that they have to help increase your sex drive? Is she willing to see a therapist about the sex issue? Does she have a specific issue with sex? I would hate to see a relationship end based solely on sex, and this on is ending based on sex, but not for lack of you trying. I suggest you sit down with her and let her know how serious this is for you. That you can’t handle anymore, that you are to the point of ending the relationship. But, 7 years is a long time, you don’t think you can continue to accept this is just the way she is and go on? Anyway, this other woman has nothing to do with your relationship. Of course you connect with her. After all the talk about how you never get any at home, she has made it perfectly clear you would have you could handle if you gave in to her. She’s putting out those vibes for you, and of course you’re responding. So get away from her untill you make up your mind. If you leave this girl over the sex issue, and your wrong, and you’ve seeing another girl, she won’t take you back. Trust me I know!! So think about the risk you’re taking. And if you could see yourself with someone else, and having sex, and your obviously willing, it’s just a matter of time, then you probably aren’t in love anymore. Hope I helped!!!
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Wow, 7 years.
If you really love your gf, you wouldn’t leave her.
Does your gf know about the girl you’ve been seeing?
It’s ultimately your decision to leave your gf, but you have to also think of the consequences.
You should try doing something exciting that you’ve never done before with your gf.
Something that will turn her on.
Keep the sparks going.
Ask her about her fantasies and tell her yours.
It’ll get her in the mood.
Don’t leave someone you love, make it work. =)
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What seems to happen is that when we are with someone and we love them so much, the sex can be horrible but we don’t care because its just the fact of feeling them close to us. Later on in the relationship when its starts becoming a routine we start to notice all that is wrong with the sex. I think what happened is that you are bored with your girlfriend and before you probably didn’t notice other women but since you are noticing how bad the sex is and how you are not feeling it anymore that is when you’ve noticed this other girl. Well so you are really liking this other person and everything is great, but wasn’t it like that when you first met your current girlfriend? So just know that everything in the beginning is wonderful but in time things change and that is up to you to stick with it or just give up. You have invested a lot of time with your gf so I would sit back and look at the pros and cons and remember how wonderful it was at first with you and your gf, so although this person is wonderful and everything is great in another 7 years you will be asking the same question you are today. Thing about what you truly have invested and is it worth to mess it all up for someone who might end up just like your current gf.. Good luck!
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Just remember that everything is always exciting and new in the beginning of a relationship. In time just like with your long term girlfriend things always settle down and most of the time it’s the same ship but only with a different captain. It takes a very long time to really get to know somebody and for them to get to know you. Your girlfriend has been by your side for 7 years and has a lot of her emotions and feelings tied up in you and even though your intimacy right now is hitting a low spot realize that often this can happen in all relationships and hang in there. If your girlfriend has given her loyalty to you then she may be worth some of the sacrifices that you have to take because sex is not always everything but it is important. Keep trying to make things exciting as you do for her and keep the communication going. Stop seeing this other woman because as long as you do you will not be in your right mind and heart to make the right decisions here about the woman you are with. Just imagine how life would really be if your friend was really gone from your life or if you one day came to realize how much you love her if you lost her forever? If these thoughts really do not bother you then what you think you feel for her is not really there to begin with. The most horrible thing in the world for someone is to be cheated on especially if they love you because it changes everything about the way that person looks at you. So be very carefull in what you are doing before you lose her and break her heart sweetie.
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My young lad you are in a pickle! But being an older women and married for 28 years let me me give you some sound advice. The grass is never greener on the other side because you will still have to mow the lawn, believe me i know. You have been playing house with the women your with for 6 years so now you know the taste of being married, just not legally, your sex life with your partner should never be number one on your list as you get older it will subside just ask my husband. Whats more important is the relationship you have both built together and thats what holds a marriage together. You have it all in front of you, and you don’t even know it! their are people that would kill for what you have and your willing to give it all up for a new piece of A$$. Don’t be an idiot and a fool this young tart that your speaking of has no morals if she is willing to try and take you from your live-in girlfriend of 6 years. Why would you want to be with someone like that?
Shes playing games with you and most likely telling her friends watch me snatch him from her. I have known a lot of women like that and its all a game to them, stop talking to her ASAP and work on your partner thats what relationships are all about working together and holding on for the long run. If your GF found out what you were doing i don’t think she will ever forgive you for your betrayal, she sounds like a sweet girl, and like someone i would love to have as a daughter in-law. Don’t throw it all away for someone with no morals and hold on to her tight you have it good, now you just have to realize it!
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Very touching, believe me i know what you are going through. But, i will ask you a simple question, have you had sex with this other girl? Can you swear she’s better in bed than your girlfriend? I think you are over reacting, if you really love your g/f you should be finding means to improve her libido, yes, there are supplements to boost the sexual drive. Another thing, sex is not everything,you might get a lady who is a sex machine and you will be happy in bed but in other areas, disaster. This new girl knows that you are in a long time relationship yet she wants you,what does that tell u? she has no morals,she’s a home wrecker and she does not value commitment so drop your g/f for her and she’ll drop you for someone else, am a woman, i know what am talking about. Yes, you’re making the greatest mistake of your life if you leave your g/f. You seem to have a good life, stop building a mountain out of a mole hill, there are couples in worse situations than you are but love keeps them together
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You can do one of two things:
1) marry this girl and have an affair with a woman who WILL eventually harbor feelings for you. The woman you have an affair with WILL eventually tell your wife. I would be willing to bet anything on it because I’ve been the other woman way too many times. A scorned woman is not something you’ll want.
2) realize that sex really doesn’t mean much to a lot of women. Maybe your gf is one of these women. Talk to her about it or deal with it.
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Who you marry is the biggest most important decision you will ever make in your life. If you aren’t sure, don’t do it.
Yes, you have been together a long time and you bought a ring but if you still have doubt in your heart and mind, you need to deal with the reasons for that doubt.
And sex is a good enough reason! Don’t let anybody tell you that sex is not important as long as you love and respect each other, blah blah blah. It isn’t true. The people who say that are either the ones who withhold sex and this is how they justify themselves or they are the ones who have resigned themselves to a sexless marriage and this is what they tell themselves so they can cope.
Those of us in healthy intimate relationships know that sex is hugely important to your happiness and fulfillment. It is not a "nice to have", it is a need. If your partner refuses to meet any of your needs, there is going to be a void in your life.
Sex is a form of communication. It expresses love, connection, desire, appreciation - so many things! Lack of sex expresses rejection. It can really hurt a person’s self-esteem, self-image and emotionally reduce them. Look at how hard you are already working (dinner, candles, etc.) to set up an opportunity to have the very basic sex. I bet you are already feeling like a beggar. If you think her libido is low now, wait till she becomes a mom! Once or twice a month is going to become once or twice a year.
You are basically incompatible in a key area and that is a demonstrated fact of the situation. Your decision seems very complicated because of the mixed emotions but it really is very simple: Do you commit to spend the rest of your life with someone who is unable or unwilling to meet your needs of the relationship OR do you refuse to settle for less than you want and need?
And just so you know, jumping off a bridge is not an option!
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