Sorry. Just had so much fun with the camera I had to post these.

This has quickly become one of my all time favourite rings. It's glorious!

Oooooooooooooooh!  Just finally seeing these now!!!  It is stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I cannot believe you have even given a moments worry to what her friends might say given these photos!  It is absolutely divine!!!!  I love the way it looks so different and yet so equally stunning in those last two shots!  I am so happy for you both!

Aww, I'm sorry you went through that phase of doubting your purchase. I always get that. Not because I don't love what I have, but because I fear there was something else that I should have picked instead. I'm a little crazy over these things, though.

You picked a beautiful ring, just beautiful.

You need to propose, though! The perfect location is the one you are in RIGHT NOW (assuming she's with you of course). As they say in the adverts, just do it! 

Jen

Or just bring me her ring!

Wow - the photos are great!  I'm sure you've got nothing to worry about, post purchase, with pics like that!  But I get it - I have doubts when making a large purchase of any kind - it's only natural.  But gosh, really, you could say you paid twice as much for that ring, and i'd believe you.

Not to be the voice of reason here or anything, and I'm firmly in the 'propose right away' camp on this......but is it worth getting the ring resized before you propose?  She'd probably love to be able to wear it right away (and forever).  I know i'd be annoyed with you for holding on to that ring for so long - but i'd also want to be able to wear it right away - the torture of knowing I had such a beautiful ring and then letting it go to get resized....

LOL, GL. She's been teasing me every week "So when are you going to propose?"
Kept telling her, "I can't tell you but it's gonna happen this year for sure." 

Wow. And I thought I was the only one who gets struck by doubts after purchasing a diamond.  Now I'm agonising over the to-resize-now-or-later decision. I'm not sure how big a problem this is going to be. 5.75 fits snugly while 6 seems loose enough to drop the ring if you happen to fling the hand (as in surprise). But I too wd hate sending the ring for a resize after proposing.

For a hefty ring like this split shank platinum, which would be the better option? To wear it slightly loose or snug? I'd rather not commit to a resize without her actually trying this ring. Is there anything you can attach to the base of the ring to make it a little tighter? I know it's not an elegant solution...

The other major concern is the potential damage to the pave set and cushion if I were to resize it locally. We'd be devastated if that happens.

I have to agree on this one.  I can wear either a 6.75 or 7.00 on the right hand depending on the thickness of the shank.  The thicker the shank, the more comfortable a size 7.00.  Also, some folks like their rings to be a little looser than others.  I think you're safe to keep the ring sized as it is, and let her make the decision about sizing.  Besides, if you do end up sending it back for re-sizing after the proposal, it would be the perfect opportunity to have David make a nicely matching band.  With the ring in hand and your GF's input, David could make a band that would fit snugly against the side of the split shank for a perfect match.

Mikla

All in good time... Many women grew up dreaming of the perfect wedding to the perfect guy. Surely a well thought out proposal from her man would be a worth a little wait? 

GL, we haven't tried similar looking rings + WB combo. I don't wish to risk letting on too much. But yes, I will have to remember that bit of advice. Thanks for the tip, GL, Jen.

IF a resize is necessary, I'd trust DBL with the job BUT to insure and 2-way-ship the ring across the globe for a 0.25 resize seems rather excessive to me. Perhaps I'm putting the cart before the horse here. I just have to assess it with the ring ON her finger. Now that's reason enough to bring forward the proposal wouldn't it?     But Mikla's idea is a good one.

Just so long as you get over that buyers remorse, DH.  Jeez, you doing 17 again or what?  You wait too long with that ring your pocket and she finds out you waited next to forever, and you''ll be lucky for only a small concussion from a cast iron frying pan or other kitchen implement!

Jumping Jiminy, buddy.  She KNOWS you love her.  She KNOWS you know she loves you.  Get over the family issues. Drop and give her 10 - mea culpa's.  She'll forgive you the minute she understands you hesitated because you wanted it perfect for her.  Talk about Queen of your Universe!  You two can better figure out how to deal with her family together than speculate apart.  I understand there are some severe culteral issues, especially with second marriages.  It's unfortunate, but in this world, these things can happen.  No one is immune. Just ask the Duchess of York and Prince Andrew.You can't control it, and you can't stop it.  Bad things can just happen.  The question is, are you both strong enough to work together through them?

I think you are, DH. Now it's time to show us your confidence in the lady of your heart..  Besides, we want to meet her!   She's got to be something special.

As usual in these things, I think Awestruck is absolutely right! I'm firmly in the Go For IT! camp.

Plus, I want to see handshots and hear what she thinks of the ring...

Jen

CONGRATULATIONS~!~~

We'd be very happy if it's possible for us to do the adjustment for you DH,

Please email me Monday (contact@diamondsbylauren.com) and we'll work out the best solution.