u/SkyMango00

My engagement ring is a 1920’s natural diamond with 18k yellow gold and platinum setting. We even have the original receipt from when it was first sold in Liverpool in the 20s! Was never really worn by anyone as it was stored away by the family before they sold it, so perfectly preserved for 100 years. Now I am lucky enough to be the first one to actually wear it!

I posted in another sub yesterday after finding 2 potential wedding rings in an antique store (they are shown on the final slide). Now I’m back because while I still love those two, they were the first ones I’ve seen. Also I didn’t include detailed photos of my engagement ring which I thought may have affected people’s perspective?

So I want to know what ideas everyone has.. Should I go super plain? Thin, or wider? Or something with a bit of bling? Also, since my ring has both platinum and 18k yellow gold, what colour metal shall I go with for the band? Honestly I would prefer yellow gold visually, plus I’ve heard you should match it as if one is harder than the other it can wear down the softer metal. I’m quite active with my hands, I have a creative job where they get wear and tear plus I garden and don’t always remove my ring… 🫣 Our budget is low so don’t want to go over £600, so I’m mostly looking at second hand or antique shops.

My engagement ring is a 1920’s natural diamond with 18k yellow gold and platinum setting. We even have the original receipt from when it was first sold in Liverpool in the 20s! Was never really worn by anyone as it was stored away by the family before they sold it, so perfectly preserved for 100 years. Now I am lucky enough to be the first one to actually wear it!

I posted yesterday after finding 2 potential wedding rings in an antique store (they are shown on the final slide). Now I’m back because while I still love those two, they were the first ones I’ve seen. Also I didn’t include detailed photos of my engagement ring which I thought may have affected people’s perspective?

So I want to know what ideas everyone has.. Should I go super plain? Thin, or wider? Or something with a bit of bling? Also, since my ring has both platinum and 18k yellow gold, what colour metal shall I go with for the band? Honestly I would prefer yellow gold visually, plus I’ve heard you should match it as if one is harder than the other it can wear down the softer metal. I’m quite active with my hands, I have a creative job where they get wear and tear plus I garden and don’t always remove my ring… 🫣 Our budget is low so don’t want to go over £600, so I’m mostly looking at second hand or antique shops.

Tried on some rings today. I found two I like, but not exactly set on which one to choose!

First one is 18k gold with 5 tiny natural diamonds.

The second one is a “russian” style ring with 3 separate rings that intertwine in 3 different colours (9k yellow, white gold and rose gold).

I think I’m leaning more towards the diamond one, it makes it more apparent I’m married and not just engaged, the twist ring looks lovely but maybe not visible enough? What are everyone’s thoughts..

CLOSE UP PICS OF MY ENGAGEMENT RING IN COMMENTS

EDIT : Ahhh I’m even more confused now haha! I looked more I to the Russian rings and apparently they symbolise the holy trinity. Which is perfect as we are having a religious ceremony and we are Christians. This definitely gives the ring a new meaning… but initially my heart was set on ring 1! I even called the shop to hold it for me until Saturday, and now I’m also hoping ring 2 will still be available! 🤞

Hi , I bought a wedding dress off vinted. It needs a wash as some stains in underarm area and bit of grey dust like stain on chest area. The lining is polyester but the top two layers are 100% silk. It has an internal corset structure.

I know most people would just get it done professionally but I can’t afford it (hence why I got my wedding dress off Vinted..) but I’d like to know if it’s possible to do at home. The stains aren’t awful but I would love to get it clean if possible for my big day.

If yes then what’s the process, what do I need to look out for or what could go wrong? I’m in the uk in case that affects what cleaning solutions I can use.

The last photo is just to show the type of silk it is. Very drapey and floaty. The two pictures before are of the stains, in the underarm and the faint grey mark on the chest.

Thank you!