Well I hope Mrs DJM is a naturally calm person because if it were me and my husband had traded one of my rings (doesn't matter which one), he'd be immediately Bobbited!   

Be warned DJM!!!!

Whoa...whoa...whoa. Hold on one minute. Before you start hanging me by the you know whats...this is not what you all might think. (geesh--is there some unwritten Diamond Defense League I'm not aware of?)

Allow me to explain.  There are certain things of DW's that have sentimental value -- I WOULD NEVER CONSIDER TOUCHING THESE WITHOUT HER APPROVAL. (...namely, her Wedding set, 3 diamond "mother's" RHR, the Brown Diamond "powergirl" ring or her DBTY necklace).

On the otherhand, (excuse the pun) DW always wanted a yellow diamond . Shortly after I purchased HOY, a friend invited us to a colored diamond show which we attended. DW tried on a number of beautiful yellow diamonds and I could tell she was smitten with the larger stones (she would NEVER say it). Anyhow, when we got to the car I told her that I really wanted to get her a larger yellow. Her reply was, "Honey, I already have a yellow". She never knew about DBL's Trade-up Policy so I explained it to her. I told her..."some day" I'm going to trade that one for a bigger one. She just smiled at me. ( Slam dunk!!).

Gotcha.  I didn't mean to start a trial by fire, just wondered if she might not be sad to see it go since she was touched when you got it for her.  Sounds like a good plan though.

Now that we know she tried on all those rings, was there was particular style setting she seemed to gravitate towards?  Maybe you should go with a halo like CH's if she liked the halo in the first place?  Besides, they make the centers look even bigger - always a good thing!

I love that expression!

I was in the mall the other day and I walked into a jewelry store. The case was LOADED with halos, but in my opinion I did not see ONE as pretty as HOY. The salesman marveled at my ring, he loved it! Anyways, I looked at this teensy weensie diamond band and I mean TEENSY. They wanted $1500.00 It was 14k with maybe 15 pts of diamonds? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!! Well HOY and I went to church today and we are about to go out Sunday shopping. Don't worry, DJM she will love it! If my DH did this for me I would be so thrilled, I would jump for joy and then... (censored)

Well, I'm guessing he's taking a calculated risk based on what he knows about his wife! We know she likes surprises and that she didn't veto an upgrade of that particular ring, so it's gonna be fine! Everyone's different and it's a stunner of a yellow diamond. Opening that box would be wonderful!

I'm with you though, Trinkette. A husband who took to trading in my property,  especially a ring, regardless of the motive, would have a limited life expectancy. Here, the Married Womens' Property Act prevents husbands disposing of their wives' property without consent. DH would be looking at jail time if he pulled a stunt like that!

But then, I've always been reasonable about these things...

Jen

  I think I have it under control T. We had already established that HOY was not her final yellow. So... In actuality, I did get consent. *give me a little more credit than that*

And...DW is a SAINT. Afterall, she's put up with me for all these years. I'm a very lucky man.

If anymore coconuts are flung at my head I'll get a concussion.  

Thanks Lynne. Yes-- there is no question that DW forms attachments to some of her jewelry. I know which ones mean the most to her.

Let me share something here if I may. About 4-5 years ago, DW sold her (very successful) business to join me in mine because of a "problem" I had encountered with some very evil people and an embellzement scheme. I always prided myself on being a good businessman, but quickly realized (the hard way) that anyone can get duped. Very humbling.

Anyhow, I never asked but DW realized that I NEEDED her during that time. I remember the exact day as if it was yesterday. DW was getting dressed early one morning at 7:30am. I commented that it was way too early for her to go to the boutique and asked why she was getting ready so early. She looked into my eyes and said: "No honey, I'm going to your office. What happened to you is NEVER going to happen again". Three months latter she sold both her stores.

This is extremely hard for me to post because it's not something I like to remember or even talk about. Long story short, DW sacrificed everything to help me. She wanted to sell everything she had (including her jewlery), to do what needed to be done to help--she is the most selfless person I know.

Throughout our life together, she has sacrfiiced to make all my dreams come true. DW has always been at my side. She put me through school and residency, supported my decision to go into the military and helped me start my practice 23 years ago. She gave me three beautiful children, putting her career off to raise them. Above all else, she is the best mother to our children--they absolutely adore her.

So, you see Lynne, what matters most is that we are together. The piece is not as important as the "moment" that was made when it was given. It's just "stuff" as she puts it. Because of this, I LOVE indulging her.

I told you I was lucky.

GiaG--I DO HAVE BROTHERS!!! Three of them--all spoken for. 

I feel really badly -- this thread was to honor Khrystal and her beautiful ring -- somehow it got off on this tangent. My apologies to you Krhystal.

Anyhow, I am so happy that you LOVE the ring and even happier that a CDIer has him.  (Yep--I said "him"... good ol' HOY BOY looks great on your finger!!!) 

Enjoy and all the best to you K1968.

djm195

Funny, I kind of think the same thing. I wonder if HOY will bring me luck? Anyways, HOY and I are resting comfortably now after a day of shopping. I went into another jewelry store today to show HOY off to the saleslady there. Her eyes nearly popped.  I wish I could STOP buying shoes!

Amen to that last statement, IHADP. I wish it would happen to me! Anyways, it seems that my beloved Andy (my cat) loves HOY as well. 

That is super cute!   Cats love sparkly things!!!   I think that we are all part kitty.