Hello from the UK
I found the DBL site purely by accident and it was as if I`d been dropped into a candystore. Nothing in UK jewellers compare with them for colour, style and originality. I was awestruck !
The bit I found most exciting was the member forum where people posted pics and swapped tales of excitement about their new DBL creations.
Sadly I was widowed not too long ago and nothing on earth could ever replace my wonderful hubby but I turned 50 just a few months after he died and my first engagement ring was bought by him when I was just 17 and the diamonds in it were just chips, was all we could afford at the time and he`d always promised to buy me another one for a milestone birthday.
Anyway I`m still going to buy my own creation but what what what do I choose from so many ??
You guys in the forum have some beautiful rings and I love to browse it and see your precious jewels and read the tales behind them.
I need your help guys and hope you don`t mind me dropping in from the good old Uk. Plus I might not manage to find my way back to this posting so if I get lost then someone will have to draw me a map how to get back to DBL forum !

HIIII welcome to CDI!  sorry to hear about your husband...

i hope you find what you're looking for...  help is plenty around here!    so tell us what you have in mind?

as for how to get back here, just bookmark the forum...  you can get back anytime...  or from the dbl website...  google diamondsbylauren...  and on the menu there's the forum...

Hi Awestruck!  Welcome to CDI!    We're quite the international bunch here.

I'm very sorry about your husband's passing and at such a young age.  I'm glad you're still going to get that upgrade for yourself.  You'll find if you ask to see a picture of something specific, you'll get a warm and enthusiastic response! 

Welcome Awestruck.  I echo everyone's sympathy for your loss.  I hope you will find not only a gorgeous ring but a wonderful community here!

Hi,
We share your grief.
At the same time, your appearance here is very inspring.
We've all lost loved ones and it's tough- yet it's probably true that the loved ones who are no longer with us, would want us to enjoy every moment of the precious gift of life.

Your joining CDI is a great sign that you are doing well.
I was also very gratified and proud to read your intro.

Thank you for joining- have a great time here- you 100% deserve it.

Hi and welcome to this fabulous site, Awestruck!  Now you've found it you'll never want to leave.     I'm also in the UK, in Sutton on the Surrey/London border.  Where are you, if you don't mind me asking? 

>Sadly I was widowed not too long ago and nothing on earth could ever replace my wonderful hubby but I turned 50 just a few months after he died and my first engagement ring was bought by him when I was just 17 and the diamonds in it were just chips, was all we could afford at the time>

I'm so sorry about your husband.  Although my hubby is still with me, your story is almost identical to mine, except that I was (just) 18 when we got engaged. 

I found DBL's eBay site about two years ago when I was looking for a heart shaped diamond ring (which I still don't have!) and was blown away by their fabulous rings.  I've promised myself that *one* day I will own one of David's gorgeous creations! 

Welcome.  The more the merrier.  We are definitely very international.
Singapore, Australia, England, Scotland, Holland and all over the US.  It´s great fun and you will love it but a warning it becomes addictive.
There is nothing like a new sparklie to cheer you up.
Joia

Sorry Pinklady I didn´t know.  Any more?  Isn´t anyone from Canada?
Joia

 

It's so wonderful to have you here at the forum, and your introduction was lovely.  I hope you are able to find the perfect ring for your 50th birthday, and after your hardship, you certainly should have something gorgeous to help lift your spirits on bad days and make you even happier on good ones! 

If you ever have any trouble navigating the forum, please just ask.  Don't be afraid to post something in the wrong place if you can't figure something out, we'll give you a hand and make sure it ends up where it should be.  If you ever have any questions, you can message me, diamondjunkie, or webmistress, and we can help you figure things out. 

To send a personal message, click the name of the person you want to send it to (on the side of the post, right above the little diamonds) and scroll down to the bottom of the profile.  Once you're at the bottom of the profile, there will be an area that says "Additional Information," and in that area, there will be a link to send a personal message.  Just click there, write away, and hit send!

Well i found my way back but only just .... how do i talk to you guys, am I doing it right
Knowing my luck this posting will end up in the section talking about garbage disposal or recycling !
I`ve just been browsing the site and have seen a lovely ring with a yellow radiant cut in the centre and white radiant cuts on each side of it.
Does anybody have a radiant cut ? I`ve never seen one in the flesh, I know I know, I`ve never lived have I ... such a sheltered life from carats !

Woo hoo!  You found your way back! I think radiants are great - there are tons a pretty radiant rings floating around.   

Here's a gallery of radiant rings:

http://diamondsbylau...w_RingsRadiant.shtml

ill second that! i love my asscher so much more in person! i get to see all of its personality and sparkle....gosh diamonds are fun!