FRIDA asked:


There are so many styles of engagement rings…i don’t like the one I have….i feel its missing something.
What’s consider more beautiful…platinum, yellow or white gold? Solitaire round, princess cut, or emerald?

lee asked:


I have a ring that has lots of small diamonds on it- I want to combine these little diamonds into one big diamond- how can I do this? Or can I ?

iz0203 asked:


The engagement ring is Round cut and tapered baguette diamonds, 1 1/3 ct. t.w., Round cut center diamond, 3/8 ct., 14K yellow gold, Diamond Color: Minimum H-I; S 12 Clarity.
I have listed it on Ebay twice………
I know pawn shops will give little or nothing.

Where can I go?

m-smooth asked:


Im kinda lost on ideas on how to give my girlfriend her promise ring

jack h asked:


I am 26 years old and a junior in college studying history and theatre (ye, i know, i dont have a life). I dont have a job and am usually broke. My mom is pestering me to find a nice girl to settle down with. i am afraid of marriage and committment (that it wont work out like everything else in my life doesnt). Anyway she mentioned she put away in the safe a very expensive diamond ring worth at least 50,000 dollars. she used to say she’s saving it for my future bride but id rather sell it and invest the money so i can have a business, the other things will fall into place afterwards.

so what sayest thou.
I have this idea of opening an internet cafe in the summer in a vacation area.

My mother would also like to have a family business so if it works out its a win win situation.

The way I see it, right now the only thing I have going for me is my looks (though my hair is starting to thin) and my wit but I am more broke than ever and what kind of girl would want me now?
The diamond belonged to my grandmother.

sabrina3131 asked:


A friend of mine brought her Grandmother’s 15 diamond ring to a well know jewelry store to be reset for her upcoming wedding. The store called her and told her they cannot find the ring. What is she entitled to legally? Does she need to sue the store?

Thanks!

yjdsgds asked:


My boyfriend at the time gave me his old high school ring as a promise ring. After we broke up, he wanted it back, but I want to keep it. He said he’d report it stolen if I don’t return it in a week. Can he actually do this?

Jess asked:


I have a .5 carat (appx) emerald cut, yellow gold solitare diamond engagement ring I want to sell, but am not sure what is reasonable to ask for it. It has been worn, but is not damaged.
It was purchased at Helzberg Diamonds, and I believe it was about $1500 originally.

SportzChick asked:


I have a good friend and he just got a promise ring for his girlfriend and wants a really unique and surprising way to give the ring to her. She kinda has an idea he’s doing something involving a ring b/c he had to ask her ring size but he wants to surprise her in the way he presents it. Nothing too expensive but he’s up for anything. Please help with any ideas!!!

Gene L asked:


Or, do you return it back to the unbetrothed man?

If you DO keep it, it is considered as “income” according to Federal Income laws.
Have you ever declared a kept Diamond Engagement ring as “income” for tax purposes on your return?

(this question is prompted by a segment that just appeared on Fox News where their legal analyst, Liz Wiehl, clarified that an Engagement Ring (from a cancelled engagement) that is not returned but, kept by the bride-to-be because she claims it as being “given to her”, is “income” and should be declared on her tax return.)
A good point about who gets to keep the ring, depends on who of the two broke off the engagement.

@ Chastons Wifey
Very helpful and informative link.

@ mom of 2
Indeed, the ring is “just a symbol” but it still carries a large monetary value that must be (or, should be) reconciled…right?
(I see 22 Answers - thank you all for your very interesting, albeit varied, opinions).

Just to add mine…it’s always been my personal contention that, like many of you have said, the ring is a “promise” to marry, a conditional gift, and if things go awry where the wedding is called off, the ring goes back to the man who purchased it since the wedding is now null and void.
Too bad ALL the States cannot agree on one statute.
A good question: why would the girl want to keep the ring anyway?…except for some spiteful reason.