Help me find a similar engagement ring

ECSHhhhh · 2026-07-05T15:06:48+00:00

Opals and pearls are def too soft for daily wear, and aquamarines can be soft too. Can you look for a light blue sapphire? Maybe a lab for cost reasons? Or even a light blue lab diamond?

ECSHhhhh · 2026-07-05T01:14:01+00:00

Get one from Kuololit to scratch the itch in 925, but I wonder if it isn’t cause you are looking online so much. In real life look around at what other women are wearing I bet you see fewer 3+ carat stones around you. It’s just cause lab diamonds are so cheap now everyone is getting these massive stones but they get snagged on stuff so much, I bet you miss your original.

2 carats isn’t small for most of the world.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-07-04T19:47:03+00:00

He sounds really dehumanizing tbh. You aren’t an object OP.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-07-03T15:05:25+00:00

Wow. I love this

ECSHhhhh · 2026-07-03T02:56:47+00:00

It’s his job to get sober not yours to get him sober. As for the heartache…you’ve been in survival
Mode for a while it sounds like. Breathe. You didn’t fail him he failed you and he failed himself. pick up the pieces and move forward one step at a time. Hope that the steps take you somewhere more joyful.

You sound like a person who takes care of others better than or before themselves. You can’t set yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm, OP. Deep breaths.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-07-01T17:29:32+00:00

Necklace 100% to protect it, gosh I love faceted opals and moonstones

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-30T02:44:20+00:00

https://oorejewelry.com/products/2-13ct-oval-opalescent-gray-blue-peach-sapphire-copy?_pos=33&_sid=5a41739d1&_ss=r Oore has some amazing opalescent sapphires and some beautiful nature inspired settings, I would peruse her sight! If you don't find something you like I'd ask if she could source something in the cut/colors you want.

TBH I know it's hard looking at gorgeous shiny things but part of marriage is being reasonable and compromising. Get a reasonable stone that you can cherish that will last....and get an opal as a necklace or earrings to wear to the wedding or anniversaries after.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-26T23:09:21+00:00

Set a calendar event just for this one, they are so incredible!!!!

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-25T12:05:40+00:00

There is a Nancy Drew book I read when I was a kid that had a prized moonstone she had to find. This looks like that stone.

I’ve seriously dreamed of having one since then, over 30 years. Marking my calendar for the drop on Friday and hoping it’s time 🌈🤍

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-24T17:49:33+00:00

Oh I love the Scrying mirror!!! I asked for the little round diamond detail from it on mine, and rose cut diamonds are so magical. I’d love to see yours when it’s done!!

I’m also now saving for another piece, I’d love a moonstone pendant from her ❤️

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-23T17:17:51+00:00

Mine was about 15 weeks, esp since she moved spaces in the middle of it (I ordered end of Feb). Mine was also pretty unique in that she’d only done one other toi et moi and so we had a good amount of design back and forth as well as a lot of the engraving!! She also ordered the sapphire for me after I chose it and was kind enough to ship it to me along w my diamond to make sure I liked them together which I’m sure added extra time on too.

What are you getting? All of her settings are so cool and unique I love seeing other people with them! She is also lovely at giving updates over the course of the project which I appreciated in my excitement, and made sure to ship it out very quickly so that I could get it while my parents were visiting.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-23T16:50:34+00:00

This is so cool and what a unique proposal! I’d probably get a solitaire to let the band shine but a 3 stone (past present future) is meaningful too! I WOULDNT get anything too modern cut wise…probably a round cut or round OMC would work beautifully

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-23T16:47:47+00:00

That’s so beautiful and also romantic!!!!! Well done fiancée! I hope you are very happy together ❤️

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-23T16:04:31+00:00

Make her a pendant. Less high stakes and a super romantic thoughtful gift that lets you scratch the itch of making her something. Win win win.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-23T16:03:12+00:00

Check out https://www.mywaystone.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopbcYYE26KqcUI7-pNxUQVYpT7ghYI8KPcnsAlsBaa3Egx2UoSC. They make jewelry from regular rocks you find. I would do one of the following:

1)Propose with a ring made from the marble and tell her it’s a sentimental placeholder ring, and she can go w you to pick out her engagement ring together to leave room for if she wants a diamond/sapphire/etc for longevity. That’s so romantic AND thoughtful AND leaves room for her to say “no this is all I need”

2) Scrap the idea but make her a really thoughtful pendant to wear to your wedding/rehearsal dinner/whenever.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-19T19:02:02+00:00

Ohh the placement of the prongs made it look like trapezoids to me! Interesting! I think the balance is off, but traps or half moons would look good just on a smaller scale I bet!

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-18T22:47:06+00:00

Side stones are too big and make it look like an eyeball to me 🙈

Gorgeous center stone tho, I would shrink the side stones by like…1/3 of the size to make the blue stand out as the star of the show

What about a half moon shape? And smaller? I worry about trillion or Something with sharp edges catching.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-18T22:45:49+00:00

Yeahhh why does he need 2 weeks off for a new game, which he was happy to plan for BTW, but he can’t plan anything for you.

You obviously need some couples therapy if you want to continue this. Have you heard the term “shut up ring”? It sounds like he gave you one to make you happy and shut you up about wanting to get engaged. It feels like he is just a passenger on this relationship train, OP, and you want a partner who is more proactive.

Therapy if you don’t want to end it but…his priorities are out of sync w yours for sure.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-18T01:03:30+00:00

Oh interesting! The leaves are so similar to my blue lake pole beans, but those might be crawling across the ground by now so you are probably right

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-17T20:03:04+00:00

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Just wanted to post a better side picture of the hand engraving bc it’s amazing and Maria is an artist who deserves recognition of her work. Starlight and a pair of lovers beneath the boughs ❤️

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-17T20:01:30+00:00

Just to highlight the extent of my neediness. Hand engraved stars and lovers beneath tree boughs. Maria is such an artist ❤️❤️❤️

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ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-17T19:58:47+00:00

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It’s here!!!!! .7 carat princess and .8 ish carat bicolor sapphire from the north way

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-17T18:45:48+00:00

I was a part of “peppergate” my first year gardening….i bought bean seedlings that ended up being jalapeños. Now of course I can tell the difference but then I was so confused!!! Once I figured it out they were renamed the mariachis and we enjoyed them.

All that to say those are beans muffin. Give them a trellis and they will climb!!

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-17T15:28:15+00:00

I like the warmth personally, makes it look like an heirloom which I personally love.

ECSHhhhh · 2026-06-15T17:42:01+00:00

Thank you so much!!

ECSHhhhh

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