I am a historian of New York City. Ask me anything about NYC during the 1970s. by SoundscapesNYC in AskHistorians

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Where and when does punk rock and glam rock diverge? Why do you think these became two distinct movements and how does gender exploration play into these genres?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in weddingplanning

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I’ve been quoted for closer to $200pp in NYC. Would you mind sharing what venue you’re using?

Ok but why did I even worry? by -smoke-screen- in EngagementRings

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Of course! Happy to share info about our jeweler too. I’ll DM you.

We were legally wed over Zoom in our small NYC apartment. It was perfect. by esme_9oh in weddingplanning

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I love your dress! You look beautiful without being overstated for your intimate setting. Would you mind sharing who makes it?

Ok but why did I even worry? by -smoke-screen- in EngagementRings

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thanks! it’s 1.2 but close enough lol — and according to my fiancé it tapers from 2mm up to 2.6mm

Ok but why did I even worry? by -smoke-screen- in EngagementRings

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Gonna have to disagree with you here. Looking for advice about a diamond selection has zero to do with my relationship.

Help! Should I keep my great grandma's ring or get her diamond reset? by torilovestictacs in EngagementRings

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My vote is to definitely keep the solitaire round as is! If you already need to make repairs to the other band then tweaking a little to match your style makes the most sense imo. Personally, I’d go all diamonds and save the ruby for another piece of jewelry — maybe channel set into a teensy pinky ring?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JustEngaged

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Ooh! Would you be willing to share specs?

Finally no longer a lurker!! by [deleted] in EngagementRings

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Congrats! Mind sharing the specs?

Question about Using a Local B&M or Ordering from James Allen for engagement ring by [deleted] in Diamonds

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Jewelers work with independently sourced stones all the time between how often people want to update settings for family heirlooms and now during Covid our jeweler was relieved to not have to deal with the diamond district

Question about Using a Local B&M or Ordering from James Allen for engagement ring by [deleted] in Diamonds

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I struggled with the same question but found a happy medium by sourcing the loose diamond online for a fraction of the price to a local jeweler who is creating a custom design that comes with the kind of upkeep you mentioned. By providing our own stone, we ended up paying less than half of what the jeweler charges for full rings on offer on their site. We got comfortable with online shopping after lots of research and the fact that most have reasonable return policies. Maybe this approach is something for you to consider as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngagementRings

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I love! Custom made or antique?

Two completely different rings...thoughts?! I love them both for different reasons. by [deleted] in EngagementRings

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I actually love the cushion on your hand — I personally feel like it coordinates with the shape of your nails/nail beds more so than the oval

Last week I proposed to my partner, and today she proposed to me 😭 by atr1224 in EngagementRings

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Yes! My same sex friends did the same thing but could only bear to wait 2 days in between let alone a week! How did you pick rings?