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Originally Posted by crashbandit
Interesting octothorp,
Do you mind me asking what the interesting figurine was? Did you not buy a ring that had a diamond? I was htinking about scribing somehting to the inside of it to personalize it more.
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I think you misunderstood about it having a figurine in it; I got her one that was done with elaborate filigree with a floral motif. Google filigree rings and you can get a good idea of the style.
Even if you're going with one with a central diamond, filigree work is a nice way of making the ring look nicer and more expensive than it actually is, although it's not for every woman as it can give a ring a elegant yet antique look. As I said, there were a lot of things about it that made it the perfect ring for my wife, which is the important part of the process. I got mine at Carati in Bankers Hall, although I can't find the same ring on their website.
You know, the other piece of advice I'd give you is to enjoy the process. I know it can be really stressful trying to work on a limited budget to find something that's perfect for her, but if you don't stress out about it, it can be a great memory to look back on.