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Please me choose a ring… 💍

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FannyCornforth Wed 13-Sept-23 16:10:12

Hello! 👋
I hope this finds everyone well.

I’ve been having a bit of a break as I was spending too much time online.

I’ve missed you all, and I’m back. 🤗

It’s the 25 year anniversary of me and DH this year, and he would like to buy me a new ring.

I’d wear it on my wedding finger on its own, and all of the time, so comfort is of the essence.

I’ve found exactly what I’d like but can’t decide upon the stone.

I’d like to hear your thoughts
Thank you 😊

4allweknow Thu 14-Sept-23 12:00:00

My choice would be emeralds but then I'm me, not you.

Callistemon21 Thu 14-Sept-23 12:02:00

FannyCornforth

downtoearth

Have you decided yet Fanny ?

Yes. Well, I thought that I had. I was going for the emerald one, but, then I saw this… 🤦‍♀️

Ooh yes, I like that one!!

Now, have we got an anniversary coming up?

Diggingdoris Thu 14-Sept-23 12:07:41

If you are going to wear it all the time I would suggest the sapphire one as that is a harder stone than the emerald. Just remember that most modern sapphires are quite dark blue almost black. They always look blue on the advertising.
Enjoy Fanny.

kittylester Thu 14-Sept-23 12:11:51

Love amethyst.

cc Thu 14-Sept-23 12:19:29

Sago

Sapphires are stronger than emeralds, if you’re wearing it every day I would go for sapphire.

I'd say this too. Personally I had rubies. You might be tempted by diamonds though as I was?

jeapurs54 Thu 14-Sept-23 13:04:30

I am currently wearing an emerald ring that has been given to me by a friend small emerald with small diamonds surrounding it making it look like a flower. I love it. Wear what you are happy with.

LovelyLady Thu 14-Sept-23 13:09:43

Welcome back, you have been missed.
The rings - It has to be your choice.
We all have different taste.

maddyone Thu 14-Sept-23 13:18:45

Congratulations on your s

maddyone Thu 14-Sept-23 13:20:17

Posted by accidentally, so;

Congratulations on your Silver Wedding Fanny.
I prefer the sapphires but the choice is yours.

Serendipity22 Thu 14-Sept-23 13:25:08

Oooooo hello Fanny...
Absolutely brilliant to see you back .... party 🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉 🥳 🎉

Errrr I have so say sapphire considering it is my birth stone....both are beautiful but im swaying towards sapphire...

💍

WHAud Thu 14-Sept-23 13:28:51

Was told by several jewellers recently, when shopping for something similar, that emeralds are far less hard wearing than sapphires and not as suitable for a 24/7 ring.

TanaMa Thu 14-Sept-23 14:10:29

Be really daring and have one of each!!!??😱

Callistemon21 Thu 14-Sept-23 14:11:03

One for each finger and thumbs - it seems to be very fashionable now.

BlueBelle Thu 14-Sept-23 14:14:56

Never had a ring with a real stone in it so you re a lucky lady whether you go for green, blue or amethyst

RosemaryAnne Thu 14-Sept-23 14:20:24

That new colour is AMAZING. Go for it x

Gundy Thu 14-Sept-23 14:39:08

Think of your wardrobe and also think of your skin tone, which would set off and show off the ring better. I also think blue is a more neutral color that would work in most situations. Emeralds are a very dramatic colored stone. Either one beautiful.
Congratulations and wear your new ring in good health.
USA Gundy

Katek Thu 14-Sept-23 14:57:24

I have a Dearest ring in a Victorian style setting - pics are of more modern settings. Something like this would give you all the stones! Congratulations on anniversary.

Callistemon21 Thu 14-Sept-23 16:01:51

Katek

I have a Dearest ring in a Victorian style setting - pics are of more modern settings. Something like this would give you all the stones! Congratulations on anniversary.

I really like that!

downtoearth Thu 14-Sept-23 16:38:35

Fanny the amethyst is pretty but I still love emerald.
I love the shape and the way the stones are set.
The more you look the more you will see to choose from.

queenofsaanich69 Thu 14-Sept-23 16:45:14

I love the Sapphires & Emeralds are more fragile,lucky you & Congratulations

cornergran Thu 14-Sept-23 17:34:03

Is that a Clogau ring FC? If it is I have three of theirs, no stones, one I wear daily, the other two as and when. All are wearing very well, I’ve had one for getting on for 40 years.

All three you’ve shown us are beautiful. My advice is still to go with your heart and don’t over think it

varian Thu 14-Sept-23 18:34:08

That ring does look pretty, but why would you remove the wedding ring you've had for twenty five years?

Why not wear them together?

I have never removed my wedding ring from my finger since our wedding day,. I'd feel lost without it.

MrsKen33 Thu 14-Sept-23 18:42:45

I don’t think I could remove my wedding ring. It’s been there for nearly 60 years. I have been in hospital twice Anita was covered over with sticking plaster both times.

Keep it on your finger Fanny ,,you can never replace it

Neilspurgeon0 Thu 14-Sept-23 20:08:50

Green and gold bling always looks great. But you must choose for yourself, and him obvs

Happypie Thu 14-Sept-23 20:37:30

I love the warm emeralds. There is no wrong choice, because your gut instinct will choose the right one for you. Congratulations.