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a DIAMOND!!!! honey, pearls are cheap! you can get tons of peral jewlery that doesnt have to be your wedding ring. make your man get you something worthy of you! everyeone will think he’s a$$ if he gets you the pearl. trust me hun, whether we likeit or not people willl always talk crap!

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pearls are so cheap get a diamond and tell him u want good quality!!!!

Pearl rings are so pretty and ultra feminine. I’d be happy with one but from what I’ve read they need a lot of extra care. I think you need to look into that aspect of it before deciding.

only diamond same u also like diamonds but one pearl symbol of moon and diamond a symbol of love
good luck

I think you should get what you want and like but make sure to do your research.

id say diamond of the two but personally i want an aquamarine ring i think that stone is so pretty and unique

Get what you want. You are the one that has to wear it forever, not anyone else. Personally I love pearls they are beautiful and real, flawless pearls aren’t that cheap. Plus who cares, why does you wedding ring have to be expensive. It is supposed to be a symbol of your love, no a symbol of his wallet size. You should love it and therefore you should get what you want. A combination of pearls and small diamonds sounds stunning and unique and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

I like pearls better myself, although I wear a diamond. I think pearls are a very pretty and I enjoy wearing them, he just happened to go with a diamond.

Get whatever you like, it’s your ring, and you’re the one who will be wearing it.

That being said, I will also share this. If I see a woman with a pearl ring, in my geographic area, that signifies that it’s a promise ring, not an engagement ring. Around these parts, men who want to show they are committed to keeping the relationship going, but aren’t ready to settle down and get married yet, buy their woman a pearl.

That may not be true everywhere, and even if it is true where you are - that may not influence you decision at all. Pearls still symbolize commitment, and honestly - not everyone has the budget for a diamond.

Go with whatever you’ll be happiest with in the long run, though. Pearls really are gorgeous, even if they don’t necessarily say “engagement” or “wedding” to me.

WHAT’S UP DIVA. REAL DIVAS WEAR PEARLS WITH A COMBINATION OF DIAMONDS….GO FOR IT FOLLOW YOUR HEART. IT’S YOUR WORLD BABY..DO YOU..THAT’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT…DO YOU…AND TO ME PEARLS ARE SO INTIMATE, FEMININE, AND VERY SOFT. THAT TELLS A LOT ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER…VERY HUMBLE INDIVIDUAL…GO FOR IT !!!! CONGRATS

First of all, it’s YOUR wedding ring, not anyone else’s–get what YOU want.

Second, I think your wedding ring should be a reflection of you–if you’re not a big diamond person, don’t get one. I worked at a jewelry store and a man got his fiance a one carat diamond. It was as wide as her tiny finger, and I could tell she didn’t like it. what a disappointment!

Three, diamonds are actually common, and the price is artificially elevated by the diamond cartel. A real pearl would be as valuable, to me (if not as costly)

Four, I love pearls! I love diamonds, too! Let us know what you got!

i want a small diamond, or maybe a trio of diamonds.. nothing to big

We just got my mother a pearl ring for her 30th anniversary to my dad. It’s got pearl in the middle with small diamonds around it. It’s very pretty! Pearl represents a 30th wedding anniversary.

I am pretty traditional so I wanted a diamond ring for my engagement ring. Maybe he’ll get me a pearl ring for our 30th.

But if you would prefer a pearl ring, then let him know and maybe that’s what he will get you. An engagement ring does not have to be diamonds. It can be anything you want. It’s just a symbol of your upcoming marriage, and should be something that you love.

I love pearls especially in earrings and necklaces. But my main problem with pearl rings is that I tend to be a bit rough on my hands.

I’m constantly knocking my hands (and as such my rings) against door frames, desk tops and random surfaces. Pearls aren’t as “forgiving” as diamonds and other hard gems like tanzanite; so if you use your hands a lot for work (like a nurse) or if you’re as rough on your hands as I am then it’s probably best to look at it again.

I’m not saying don’t get a pearl ring, just that you should do some more research into them.

You should only get what you can afford *without* incurring debt.

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here’s one to “die for” on ebay. i am a pearl snob. what is good about this pearl is you can see the orient. Orient is the green/pink/almost metallic looking appearance of a super fine japanese akoya pearl.

ebay 260399319196

here is a nice one that would sit flush with a wedding band. it is a solid nacre freshwater pearl, which has a different appearance from the japanese akoya (mikimoto) pearl. the japanese akoya have the metallic/pink/green thing going on whereas the chinese freshwater have a softer beige translucence thing going on.
from a pearl snob, this is a very fine freshwater pearl.
ebay 220474756565

the quality of the diamonds is what sets this one apart. i think this pearl has orient, but is overexposed with light. might be worth a 250 gamble. ebay 400016870948

this one’s just purdy. i like the way the pearls are protected. ebay 350246093564

the prongs on this one need to be tightened. ebay 350248645191

edit: good pearls are not cheap. a good single mikimoto (NOT sea magic garbage) aa or aaa one pearl can run 1000 bucks. japanese hanadama pearls can be tens of thousands. a hanadama quality “freshadama” chinese cultured freshwater pearls are costly but worth it. geez! and let’s not get into the cost of south sea cultured pearls. ouch.

I love pearls and diamonds together - there are some lovely rings out there with both. Just be careful choosing the engagement ring and what the setting is like to make sure you can get a wedding band to match/fit.
This is one I love; the scroll band is beautiful -

I’d go with diamond ONLY because pearls are really not sturdy enough for wearing day-to-day.

I have an aquamarine engagement ring with diamonds around it and I also have aquamarine in my wedding ring. But I did my homework and found that aquamarine is a good non-diamond choice because it is sturdy enough for everyday wear.

I love pearls, but they are really not strong enough to be worn every day on ones hand. Think of all the things your hands are exposed to. The lustre will fade quite quickly.

Also, although a beautiful combination, pearls require special care and should really not be on the same piece of jewellery as diamonds.

I am sure I will get some thumbs down for that, but really do some research or talk to a jeweler and they will agree.