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Need I say more? Actually I should. This is my disclaimer, and I have no objections to anyone else wearing new diamonds. I eat meat and others don’t. No harm no foul. Now that that’s out of the way…
About 6 years ago I read about diamonds called Diamond: The History of a Cold-Blooded Love Affair. The book put me off on diamonds, well, more the industry, ever since. Because of the book, I wasn’t sure I wanted a diamond engagement ring. I definitely didn’t want one mined out of Africa and while I know there are Canadian diamonds, I wasn’t sure about which company owned which mine. I think if I really, really knew where a diamond came from and knew everything about the company that mined it, I might be OK with a diamond ring. That’s a lot of research to do, and these days you can never be so sure. I see other people’s rings and wish I didn’t feel that way about diamonds. They are really beautiful.
Knowing how I feel about diamonds made it tough on Mr. Joey. He asked me if I was opposed to an engagement ring with a pearl or other stone. I told him I didn’t care. It was up to him. I was no help at all.
A few months before getting engaged, Mr. Joey and I were stuck behind a passing train and we were all agitated in the car, so we decided to pull into an Antique Mall we passed frequently but had never been in. I’m so glad we did. In one of the cases were these beautiful antique wedding sets. Absolutely gorgeous! I told him so, and he asked if I’d wear one of them. I told him I was actually happy with a diamond as long as the money went to someone besides a mining company or big international jewelry chain. Ding, ding, ding. He found his loophole.
The ring is from the 1940s and reminds me of our reception venue. I love the detail and love that he picked something I would have picked!
Now, need I say more….
On the coffee plant
Again, on the coffee plant
For Mr. Joey!
Mr. Joey got this in a fortune cookie and we loved it so much I framed it!
A Cava cork we turned into a magnet
More cork
Well, I lucked out and got his great-grandmother’s ring. Its an old miners cut set in platinum with milgrain on the sides-absolutely beautiful! The ring is about 102 years old, and it’s so special to know that his grandmother liked me enough to give the OK!
Awww, it’s so cute that Mr. Joey was involved in the process and learning about your preferences — and the ring you found is beautiful!
Beautiful! I was drooling over similar rings when we were looking. However, we opted for a new antique-inspired ring.
OMG he’s so sweet 
Mine’s an antique.. it’s his grandmothers and his great uncle cut it himself!
LOVE the vintage detail and that it is so one of a kind (not to mention responsible)! Beautiful!
Love that it is vintage and eco-friendly!! And would you think I am totally crazy if I told you that Mr. Peep use to work at Quivera- one of the corks in the second and third pic from the bottom! ha ha.
Love it! I have an antique engagement ring that my fiance and I picked out together at an antique store in my neighborhood. I was also totally opposed to diamonds, but once I put on that sparkly sucker I was hooked. Same as you, I figure that there’s a loophole for antique diamonds.
I love vintage rings. Mine is new but I love the history a vintage ring has. Very pretty!
Love it! Mr. Rye got me an estate ring through family friends.
I love fortunes from fortune cookies! One time I got the best fortune: You are someone who likes Chinese food.
@sorry: We didn’t actually drink all the wine ourselves We asked friends to keep their corks for an entire year. We’re swimming in corks now.
I am in love with your ring and your photos!
and you have a coffee plant?! awesome.
@LatteLove: Yes, isn’t the coffee plant ironic for someone who doesn’t drink coffee.
Beautiful!
I have looked into antique/estate rings, and there are so many unique options out there. We have also talked to someone at Brilliant Earth (Canadian mined diamonds) and have really appreciated their help and advice. It is nice to know we have several responsible alternatives.
My diamond is about 4x older than me and had been in a necklace but he had it reset in a beautiful custom designed setting modeled after an antique. I love it!
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Mrs. Joey, Seattle Age and Occupation: 28, Project Administrator for Public Health NGO Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, High School History Teacher Engagement Date: June 24, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Eastside Catholic Chapel and Lake Union Cafe About Me: I'm a Seattle girl through and through except for the fact that I don't drink coffee. I love my job most of the time because I get to travel and work with brilliant people who are trying to prevent Malaria. I love DIY projects of all sorts, cooking, and watching sports. I'd wear anything at Anthropologie and could spend all day on Etsy. I love to travel but shouldn't because I always get myself into unbelievable situations!
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