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Claddaugh (up to date version...)

mims107 Posted: Oct 24, 2002 12:50 PM+

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Posted: Oct 24, 2002 12:50 PM

Re: Claddaugh

Thanks dubliner, nice to hear it from an Irishwoman! (geez, what do you call yourselves anyway? that seem so long!)

NovemberSue Posted: Oct 24, 2002 12:54 PM+

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Posted: Oct 24, 2002 12:54 PM

Re: Claddaugh

You do whatever you both want to do. Nobody says you have to get a diamond. You can have a different stone.

IrishTracy Posted: Oct 24, 2002 02:56 PM+

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Posted: Oct 24, 2002 02:56 PM

Re: Claddaugh

My engagment ring is an emerald w/ a small diamond on each side. Not traditional but exactly what I wanted. I am one for not caring what other people think!!
As for the Claddaugh idea I love it! I actually wear my Mothers engagement ring on my right ring finger w/ my claddaugh. (both rings on the same finger & it looks nice)

mims107 Posted: Oct 24, 2002 05:08 PM+

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Posted: Oct 24, 2002 05:08 PM

Re: Claddaugh

Thanks Tracy!!! (sounds really pretty, BTW)

mims107 Posted: Oct 24, 2002 08:33 PM+

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Posted: Oct 24, 2002 08:33 PM

Re: Claddaugh

LOL i have an update. Still no decisions made, but today we went to a few places for ideas. I saw some Claddagh's that I liked, but I think i prefer it as a wedding band. I did not see any emerald rings I like (probably cause I prefer white gold and they are infrequently set in white gold) but I DID see some Saphires that were just gorgeous. For the first time a ring 'felt right' on my hand. Even when we looked at some diamonds it didnt feel quite right.

Anyway, we'll see, but thanks for all the advice, it has been really helpful!!!

JENHOS Posted: Oct 24, 2002 08:36 PM+

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Posted: Oct 24, 2002 08:36 PM

Re: Claddaugh

Gld we could help. Let us know what you finally go with!

IrishTracy Posted: Oct 25, 2002 08:58 AM+

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Posted: Oct 25, 2002 08:58 AM

Re: Claddaugh

I know of 2 people who have sapphires on their engagement ring!

mims107 Posted: Nov 07, 2002 08:08 PM+

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Posted: Nov 07, 2002 08:08 PM

Re: Claddaugh

Ok, its now a few weeks later... and guess what.. we finally picked out a ring!!!

It is an oval saphire with a round diamond on each side. I LOVE it, it is TOTALLY the best ring I could have picked.

BUT... I am still waiting for him to give it to me. I know he picked it up today. He said he has a few things he needs to do before he can put the ring on my finger (as he snickers). He could be just torturing me and trying to surprise me, but maybe he wants to talk to my parents and stuff. Not sure. Anyway, now I am really really excited!!!

I have been planning anyway, but it will be nice to make it official!!!!

P.S. We think we are going to use Claddagh for wedding bands

IrishTracy Posted: Nov 08, 2002 10:48 PM+

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Posted: Nov 08, 2002 10:48 PM

Re: Claddaugh

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sounds lovely!!!!

JENHOS Posted: Nov 08, 2002 10:52 PM+

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Posted: Nov 08, 2002 10:52 PM

Re: Claddaugh

oh mims I am so happy you found something you love.

I think it is so cute he wants to 'suprise' you with it.

Can't wait to hear the story!

dubliner Posted: Nov 08, 2002 10:58 PM+

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Posted: Nov 08, 2002 10:58 PM

Re: Claddaugh

The ring sounds beautiful - I love saphires
Congratulations

Latina511 Posted: Nov 08, 2002 11:01 PM+

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Posted: Nov 08, 2002 11:01 PM

Re: Claddaugh

It sounds so pretty!!! Congratulations...keep us updated on how he surprises you.

mims107 Posted: Nov 09, 2002 02:55 PM+

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Posted: Nov 09, 2002 02:55 PM

Re: Claddaugh

We just made reservations at Captain Bills for dinner. We are considering them for our reception and wanted to go taste the food. MAYBE tonight he will propose? what do you think? It might be TOO obvioius, so maybe he won't. UG! I am dying!