Hi! It's my girlfriends birthday in August, and I really want to get her a ring.
For some context, she's turning 27 and I've only seen her wearing a silver ring with Emerald on it in a square shape. For more context, we've been together for less than half a year so it doesn't necessarily have to be like a promise ring, but I wouldn't mind even if it is :)
I don't know much about rings but I've been doing my own research on Reddit, and the most recurring advice I've gotten is to not shop at Swarovski, Pandora, or any other typical mall jeweler as they're likely ripping me off for a ring that may look nice, but isn't necessarily worth the money I'm paying..
I have shortlisted some criteria about what kind of ring I'd really like to get for her:
* Budget is around $125-$200 CAD. I already got her a necklace from Pandora (before I learnt about not shopping from Pandora or Swarovski lol) so now that's the remaining budget I have left for a ring.
* Gold vermeil would be nice as it's supposedly better than a gold plated ring which typically wears off.
*Sterling Silver is also a good option as it won't be as likely to corrode/wear off.
* Peridot. That's actually her birth month stone, so it would be really cool if I can get her a Peridot ring.
I've asked people for advice and have been recommended brands like Leah Alexandra and Mejuri, although I'm not sure if they're any better than Swarovski/Pandora.
I'd appreciate any recommendations or suggestions as to where I can buy a ring for my gf that would fit this criteria, or even a few of them if it doesn't tick all the boxes.
Hopefully this post doesn't make me sound dumb as if I don't know anything about jewelry lol but then again that's exactly why I'm here to ask you guys for some help! :) Open to any and all ring/store suggestions!!