I didn't focus on the ring when I saw him on 1 knee, I was just filled with joy. The ring is probably 2k, & I only wear it when we go out & for special occasions. Otherwise, it gets cloudy/dirty faster from my day-to-day activities. The diamond itself actually belonged to his grandmother & that makes it so much more special.
My fiancee and I picked out a 1 carat oval solitare, and I loved it. When he actually proposed, I didnt realize immediately, but I realized that he actually upgraded it to a 2 carat with a hidden halo. Its literally perfect, doesnt look too big or too small. I love my ring so much because we picked it out together and he added his own twist on it.
A 25K ring is not a drop in the bucket, it is very expensive for non millionaires. Who really cares what others wear??? People need to first mind their own business, not be so greedy, stop putting so much value on things, STOP comparing yourself with SOCIAL MEDIA and phony type people, and seemingly wealthy people, (probably, some with alot of debt) and begin to love yourselves! Value HEALTH, Joy, peace of mind, harmony in your relationships, be content with what you have been blessed with, and again LOVE YOURSELF.
I feel that rings need to suit the wearer’s personality, taste and functionality. If under 3 carats is considered small then small is for me. I prefer quality over quantity and a very large ring would drive me bonkers and look vulgar. I much prefer dainty jewellery so it would look very out of place on me. I would much rather have a smaller, better quality piece.
Whatever you get make sure it's insured.. Was burglarized; Wasn't wearing my wedding ring as I was separated so I lost thousands thousands of dollars of jewelry My wedding ring And several other pieces were part of the a special designer Collection.
It might be a little hypocrite, yes. But lets analyse: she is wealthy. She can afford it. Not realy for flex, but simoly cause she can. Now she is talking about people that cant afford it, that are going to extreme financial lengths just to show it off. They are attaching their worth to the diadmond. I think she got a real fair point here.
P.S. A true quality setting of yellow gold has “white gold” prongs (but made of another metal that I can’t recall) the silver color of the prongs means the stone is better protected because that metal is stronger - and the added benefit is that the diamond or moissanite shines more upon reflection. A true jeweller will not sell you a ring with less than 6 prongs for the stone setting as it does not guarantee that the stone is secure.
I went with a modest pearl and can’t imagine the amount of stuff big rings get stuck to all the time… to me it’s not practical and it says more about the lack of “real life” in a person. Not knocking it if you like it; Just what I receive.
Got engaged with a STUNNING ring. An heirloom over 100 years old. But while i still love my blingy ring, after i had my children, i only wear the simple band for everyday and bring out the bling every once in a while. Life changes.
What matters is the union. The rings, weddings, and photoshopped Instagram pictures are a very small part of it; as long as the marriage itself is strong, peaceful, and there is amazing communication, everything else is severely minimal. This is the biggest thing I've learned about marriage thus far.
Over the decades I've noticed people going big often have miserable lives. Large rings and lavish weddings aren't indications of compatibility. Marriage is a huge commitment and strength has to be nurtured over years through ups and downs. I think it makes sense to grow together and overtime. Maybe upgrade after 10 yrs. I think it's smarter to invest in something that gains in value like property, investments, etc. If it goes bad you will have more to show. I also realized I don't even like rings. I prefer necklaces lol. I was always afraid of damaging my ring, scared it would draw too much attention or irrated everytime I washed my hands. If I get married again, I think I will only do a small birthstone ring that I put on a necklace. It's just not something I'm interested in anymore.
Anna you can buy whatever you want you have a comfortable life everybody says something is it important? You can go to the same hotel which 10+ carats ladies goes. My personal idea is 13 carats is suitable for me because l do not love designer handbags ect l love jewelery and l do not like designer things l coose to have expensive jewelry with 30$ dress everybody prioritize different things it is not about right and wrong
A lot of what you're seeing is synthetic. You can get a ring like this (0:01) in lab grown moissanite or sapphire for less than what the standard 1 to 1.5 carat diamond ring would cost
Large stones look gaudy and ridiculous. When everybody does something for attention, I like to go in the opposite direction- understated and classy is where it's at. I am sharing this with my daughter- who says she doesn't want a big stone. Good for her!
That's just your opinion, I have seen larger stones look amazing, like Hailey Beiber's ring for example. Just like its weird to say bigger is better, its also weird to put down those who like big stones.
I think huge rings are ugly me and my husband were looking at rings one day and he's looking at these big rocks I was like no I don't wanna wear that in my opinion I just think it looks crazy
Yes! I felt bad that I liked rubies more. Good thing I watched this video! Engagement rings should represent the individual! I wish this would be normalized instead of frowned upon.
I picked out my engagement ring during Thanksgiving season. We got it from the Air Force Base. They had a sale. I picked a pear shaped large stone, I forget the Karats. It's what I see plastered all over the internet except instead of getting the expensive gold I got 10 karat white gold. I was told to get white gold because it's more durable than other gold and instead of one big solid rock I got the center stone is actually three stones together in one and to be honest, I had the large carrot on the other hand and I was trying to compare the rings because they look exactly the same except one was smaller stones altogether and the other one was one big solid rock and I cannot tell the difference, no matter how hard I was looking I know that it was probably the sparkle and the lighting and blah blah blah, but I didn't care. The price was ridiculous, I was saving so much money by getting the three stones in one and I see a lot of people have problems with their rings like there losing their stone so they have to pay for that replaced. That stone is very expensive to be replacing every time together and even came with the wedding band. I think we spent about 613. I am just as happy and excited for my ring. I don't even care. I honestly feel smarter that we picked a ring that was not going to put us in debt. I am even having the wedding that you see all over Pinterest I'm literally taking pictures from Pinterest and copying the same. Look for my wedding getting stuff at the thrift store and OfferUp, and doing a vintage style wedding and we got so much beautiful things it's gonna come out so nice cause I'm just copying what I see all over the Internet at a fraction of the price and I'm just as happy as always, my honey. And doing it debt-free.
Large diamond rings do not even look flattering or proportionate on everyone... some women have small, kind of delicate hands and fingers, like size 3 small...
There is some truth to that. The flip side of looking (and in some cases, being) “rich” is it holds you back from promotions and significant raises because in managements’ minds, you “already have money, so you don’t need the salary bump as much as this other person does”. Walking around with a big diamond on your hand makes management think that you landed a man that has money, so you aren’t going to need any raises or promotions because “you have a rich man now that’ll help you”.
Most of those rings are either lab created or plain fakes. Diamonds are ridiculously expensive all for a pressed piece of coal. I have an impressive engagement ring that I don't even wear, it sits in a safe. I love to get fakes ones and wear costume jewelry to go with my clothes. :)
Big stones feel tacky to me. Can't help it. It's like a leopard print. A sign of tackiness. It also screams insecurity, like you need to prove to strangers your worth.
I’m sorry but any diamond bigger than, let’s say 3 or 4 ct looks FAKE! Custom, non real… why you will spend thousands, hundreds of thousands of dollars for something that nobody believes it’s real?
The bigger the diamond ring, the lower the quality usually is. A 2-carat ring can cost as much as a 4-carat ring. When I see an enormously big 6-carat diamond, I know that the person likes attention. She is not after the highest quality, because clearly, she didn't pay half a million dollars, as a highest quality 6-carat diamond would cost
A lab created diamond gets cloudy fast. A moissanite stone costs money but much less than a good diamond - and it has a little more fire than a diamond. The fire doesn’t decrease if it gets dirty. I haven’t found ANY difference between a moussanite and a diamond in terms of looks or fire. It cost about $1,000 per carat as compared to many thousands. I spent time with my teenage grandson recently educating him about future rings. I said to talk together with your sweetie ahead of time about your financial goals, planning, etc. Let the bride-to-be pick the setting. Ahead of a visit to the jeweller, let the jeweller know how much can be spent. The bride knows best what looks good on her hand. Then you put the stone in and decide when to officially propose. You may also talk together and decide that you might start out with a reasonable sized stone and agree to set aside money to get a more substantial ring for your 5 or 10 year anniversary. One thing often not considered when choosing a setting is how high up it sits from your finger and how that might impact having a family and poking your baby when putting on diapers can happen. I want to wear my ring every day, not leave it home in a safe. Less really can be more!
I didn't focus on the ring when I saw him on 1 knee, I was just filled with joy. The ring is probably 2k, & I only wear it when we go out & for special occasions. Otherwise, it gets cloudy/dirty faster from my day-to-day activities. The diamond itself actually belonged to his grandmother & that makes it so much more special.
My fiancee and I picked out a 1 carat oval solitare, and I loved it. When he actually proposed, I didnt realize immediately, but I realized that he actually upgraded it to a 2 carat with a hidden halo. Its literally perfect, doesnt look too big or too small. I love my ring so much because we picked it out together and he added his own twist on it.
It’s all for the gram. If social media was to disappear today, it would be a very different story
A 25K ring is not a drop in the bucket, it is very expensive for non millionaires. Who really cares what others wear??? People need to first mind their own business, not be so greedy, stop putting so much value on things, STOP comparing yourself with SOCIAL MEDIA and phony type people, and seemingly wealthy people, (probably, some with alot of debt) and begin to love yourselves! Value HEALTH, Joy, peace of mind, harmony in your relationships, be content with what you have been blessed with, and again LOVE YOURSELF.
I feel that rings need to suit the wearer’s personality, taste and functionality. If under 3 carats is considered small then small is for me. I prefer quality over quantity and a very large ring would drive me bonkers and look vulgar. I much prefer dainty jewellery so it would look very out of place on me. I would much rather have a smaller, better quality piece.
Whatever you get make sure it's insured.. Was burglarized; Wasn't wearing my wedding ring as I was separated so I lost thousands thousands of dollars of jewelry My wedding ring And several other pieces were part of the a special designer Collection.
imagine speaking with so much scorn about big diamond rings while wearing a 4 caret diamond ring. Then calling it a stupid rock. 🙄
It might be a little hypocrite, yes. But lets analyse: she is wealthy. She can afford it. Not realy for flex, but simoly cause she can. Now she is talking about people that cant afford it, that are going to extreme financial lengths just to show it off. They are attaching their worth to the diadmond. I think she got a real fair point here.
The fact that the first thing someone asks once you tell them you’re engaged is to see the ring kiiiiills me!!!
It appears your values are changing, which of course, is normal as we age and enter different phases/seasons of life.
P.S. A true quality setting of yellow gold has “white gold” prongs (but made of another metal that I can’t recall) the silver color of the prongs means the stone is better protected because that metal is stronger - and the added benefit is that the diamond or moissanite shines more upon reflection. A true jeweller will not sell you a ring with less than 6 prongs for the stone setting as it does not guarantee that the stone is secure.
I went with a modest pearl and can’t imagine the amount of stuff big rings get stuck to all the time… to me it’s not practical and it says more about the lack of “real life” in a person. Not knocking it if you like it; Just what I receive.
Got engaged with a STUNNING ring. An heirloom over 100 years old. But while i still love my blingy ring, after i had my children, i only wear the simple band for everyday and bring out the bling every once in a while. Life changes.
What matters is the union. The rings, weddings, and photoshopped Instagram pictures are a very small part of it; as long as the marriage itself is strong, peaceful, and there is amazing communication, everything else is severely minimal.
This is the biggest thing I've learned about marriage thus far.
Mine is 1/3 carat and 2/3 carat. My anniversary ring is just over 1/2 carat. I'm good. 🤷♀️
Same. The center stone of my engagement ring is 1/3 carat, the diamonds along the band make it a total 1/2 carat-and I couldn’t be happier.
Over the decades I've noticed people going big often have miserable lives. Large rings and lavish weddings aren't indications of compatibility. Marriage is a huge commitment and strength has to be nurtured over years through ups and downs. I think it makes sense to grow together and overtime. Maybe upgrade after 10 yrs. I think it's smarter to invest in something that gains in value like property, investments, etc. If it goes bad you will have more to show. I also realized I don't even like rings. I prefer necklaces lol. I was always afraid of damaging my ring, scared it would draw too much attention or irrated everytime I washed my hands. If I get married again, I think I will only do a small birthstone ring that I put on a necklace. It's just not something I'm interested in anymore.
Love this! Thank you! Made me feel better about my ring 💍 ❤❤
I want to see Anna’s wedding ring 💍
Love the ruby ring!! Inspiratinal actually!
I did fall in love with Elizabeth Taylor's Jewerly but married with a 10.00 ring.
Diamonds.. the greatest scam of all time
Agree
Thank you for sharing💐. Really appreciate your thoughts 🙏🏼
Yes. It's absurd. We actually returned the ring he got me for a smaller ring that we were sure was ethically sourced and not a blood diamond.
I just meant Pricilla last week and let me tell you she is lovely!
She really seems lovely
Why have I seen this video before?
Anna you can buy whatever you want you have a comfortable life everybody says something is it important? You can go to the same hotel which 10+ carats ladies goes. My personal idea is 13 carats is suitable for me because l do not love designer handbags ect l love jewelery and l do not like designer things l coose to have expensive jewelry with 30$ dress everybody prioritize different things it is not about right and wrong
A lot of what you're seeing is synthetic. You can get a ring like this (0:01) in lab grown moissanite or sapphire for less than what the standard 1 to 1.5 carat diamond ring would cost
Large stones look gaudy and ridiculous. When everybody does something for attention, I like to go in the opposite direction- understated and classy is where it's at. I am sharing this with my daughter- who says she doesn't want a big stone. Good for her!
That's just your opinion, I have seen larger stones look amazing, like Hailey Beiber's ring for example. Just like its weird to say bigger is better, its also weird to put down those who like big stones.
I have been married for 29 years. The larger the rock, the faster the divorce. Not kidding. Seen it too often.
You're right people are too focused on ringssize and superficial stuff instead of the actual marriage
Well men are cheaters by nature so whats wrong with wanting money if you can't provide loyalty 🤷 what else can you do
I think huge rings are ugly me and my husband were looking at rings one day and he's looking at these big rocks I was like no I don't wanna wear that in my opinion I just think it looks crazy
SAYS YOU WITH THE BIG RING 😂😂
Anyone can have a huge lab grown diamond nowadays and no one can spot the difference with a real one
😂😉
I'm one of those weirdos who isn't particularly fond of diamonds. I'll take an opal any day of the week.
Yes! I felt bad that I liked rubies more. Good thing I watched this video! Engagement rings should represent the individual! I wish this would be normalized instead of frowned upon.
I picked out my engagement ring during Thanksgiving season. We got it from the Air Force Base. They had a sale. I picked a pear shaped large stone, I forget the Karats. It's what I see plastered all over the internet except instead of getting the expensive gold I got 10 karat white gold. I was told to get white gold because it's more durable than other gold and instead of one big solid rock I got the center stone is actually three stones together in one and to be honest, I had the large carrot on the other hand and I was trying to compare the rings because they look exactly the same except one was smaller stones altogether and the other one was one big solid rock and I cannot tell the difference, no matter how hard I was looking I know that it was probably the sparkle and the lighting and blah blah blah, but I didn't care. The price was ridiculous, I was saving so much money by getting the three stones in one and I see a lot of people have problems with their rings like there losing their stone so they have to pay for that replaced. That stone is very expensive to be replacing every time together and even came with the wedding band. I think we spent about 613. I am just as happy and excited for my ring. I don't even care. I honestly feel smarter that we picked a ring that was not going to put us in debt. I am even having the wedding that you see all over Pinterest I'm literally taking pictures from Pinterest and copying the same. Look for my wedding getting stuff at the thrift store and OfferUp, and doing a vintage style wedding and we got so much beautiful things it's gonna come out so nice cause I'm just copying what I see all over the Internet at a fraction of the price and I'm just as happy as always, my honey. And doing it debt-free.
Anna, you're so articulate. I'd love to learn to speak like you, do you cover this in your courses?
Hey, where did Priscilla Chan get the blueprint for my 37-year-old wedding ring! 😉
Large diamond rings do not even look flattering or proportionate on everyone... some women have small, kind of delicate hands and fingers, like size 3 small...
Carot, Cut & Clarity.
slave labour diamonds - boycott
Exactly. All of these blood diamonds from Africa, it's so cruel...💔
Totally agree
Another drawback is not being perceived seriously in your career, being seen as just a woman who landed a man who gave her a big ring.
There is some truth to that. The flip side of looking (and in some cases, being) “rich” is it holds you back from promotions and significant raises because in managements’ minds, you “already have money, so you don’t need the salary bump as much as this other person does”. Walking around with a big diamond on your hand makes management think that you landed a man that has money, so you aren’t going to need any raises or promotions because “you have a rich man now that’ll help you”.
I always found large gems on rings sort of gaudy.
Same. I have always desired something smaller since I'm such a petite woman.
But a brilliant cut diamond of 4 carat is not always the same… as a 4 carat diamond ring, so which one is it?😅
Most of those rings are either lab created or plain fakes. Diamonds are ridiculously expensive all for a pressed piece of coal. I have an impressive engagement ring that I don't even wear, it sits in a safe. I love to get fakes ones and wear costume jewelry to go with my clothes. :)
Hi anna ❤
Agree
Big stones feel tacky to me. Can't help it. It's like a leopard print. A sign of tackiness. It also screams insecurity, like you need to prove to strangers your worth.
Ur amazing voice like Meghan ❤
Everyone is in debt too 😂😂
😅😅
Pretty sure the average Jane wearing one of those HUGE diamonds- is wearing a fake diamond.... and it looks silly!
I’m sorry but any diamond bigger than, let’s say 3 or 4 ct looks FAKE! Custom, non real… why you will spend thousands, hundreds of thousands of dollars for something that nobody believes it’s real?
The bigger the diamond ring, the lower the quality usually is. A 2-carat ring can cost as much as a 4-carat ring. When I see an enormously big 6-carat diamond, I know that the person likes attention. She is not after the highest quality, because clearly, she didn't pay half a million dollars, as a highest quality 6-carat diamond would cost
A lab created diamond gets cloudy fast. A moissanite stone costs money but much less than a good diamond - and it has a little more fire than a diamond. The fire doesn’t decrease if it gets dirty. I haven’t found ANY difference between a moussanite and a diamond in terms of looks or fire. It cost about $1,000 per carat as compared to many thousands. I spent time with my teenage grandson recently educating him about future rings. I said to talk together with your sweetie ahead of time about your financial goals, planning, etc. Let the bride-to-be pick the setting. Ahead of a visit to the jeweller, let the jeweller know how much can be spent. The bride knows best what looks good on her hand. Then you put the stone in and decide when to officially propose. You may also talk together and decide that you might start out with a reasonable sized stone and agree to set aside money to get a more substantial ring for your 5 or 10 year anniversary. One thing often not considered when choosing a setting is how high up it sits from your finger and how that might impact having a family and poking your baby when putting on diapers can happen. I want to wear my ring every day, not leave it home in a safe. Less really can be more!
First ❤
You already posted this on your big channel? I unfollow this now if its just a back up page
Rude.
So rude, exactly what Anna talks about and teaches not to do. Why not unsubscribe from both channels, ugh!
It's not only a backup page, it's going to have original content but some videos will be uploaded to both
It’s not a back up page😂 calm down bro
It is good is she reposts too! Sometimes we miss the updates from her so this channel is reminder 😊
those HUGE rings are lab created diamonds...they are NOT mined.......& they sure are UGLY
agreed😢