I Just Randomly Got My Dream Ring from My Millionaire Neighbor for $400?! 💍✨
Hello, gorgeous ring enthusiasts! 🌟
I can’t contain my excitement any longer—I just scored the engagement ring of my dreams in the most unexpected way, and I have to share the details with you all!
The Backstory
So, picture this: My millionaire neighbor has been known for his impeccable taste, especially when it comes to fine jewelry. Rumor had it that his wife had an amazing collection, filled with extraordinary pieces. As fate would have it, he recently decided to downsize and part ways with a few of his treasures.
I was just casually chatting with him one afternoon, and as we discussed jewelry, he mentioned he had a stunning ring he was willing to part with for a surprisingly low price—just $400! I couldn’t believe my ears. I mean, this guy could easily charge much more given the craftsmanship and quality of the ring.
The Ring Itself
Here’s a little bit about the ring (and yes, I’m showing off pictures because what’s a ring post without visuals?):
- Gemstone: A dazzling antique cushion-cut diamond that perfectly captures the light.
- Setting: A delicate pave band with tiny diamonds adorning both sides, adding a touch of vintage charm.
- Overall Vibe: It feels classic yet unique—totally my style!
Why I’m Sharing
I wanted to share my story not just to show off my new bling (but let’s be honest, it’s hard not to!) but to open up a conversation about incredible finds in the jewelry world. This ring is a reminder that sometimes, the best treasures come when you least expect them.
Let’s Spark a Discussion!
- Have you ever found a dream engagement ring at an unbelievable price? I’d love to hear your stories!
- What is your favorite gemstone or cut? I’ve fallen in love with the cushion cut, but I’m curious what you all adore.
- What tips do you have for scoring amazing deals on fine jewelry?
I can’t wait to hear all about your experiences! Let’s create a space where we can share our love for engagement rings, learn about different gems and cuts, and maybe even get a little desensitized to the shock of surprising bargains like mine. 💎💕
Happy posting and showing off, fellow ring lovers! Can’t wait to see your beautiful bling!
I’m so happy for you! Sometimes good people also happen to be wealthy 🙂
Living in the East Bay of San Francisco at the time and was driving an almost new Hyundai sedan. Quickly realised that Northern Californian traffic was all about fearful respect. Let’s just say that my lovely red shiny Hyundai was unsafe to transport my them 1 year old around in thanks to extremely aggressive drivers.
Started hunting Craigslist and saw an ad for a near new Mercedes SUV. Immaculate, gorgeous, $21k so I thought it was a scam.
Turned out to be a successful entrepreneur who had bought it for his girlfriend. He explained that when they ordered it she “ticked every box of options etc, and that was the start of the end of their relationship”. All he wanted was to pay off the balance and be done. He also mentioned that they hardly used it and the back seat had never been sat in, and the boot (trunk) had never held anything more than shoe and clothes shopping. It has a cream leather interior that had not a single mark on it anywhere. Even still had the new car smell.
So the next few days I handed him $21k and drove away in a $40k+ top of the line gorgeous SUV which had not a single mark on it. He was true to his word and had the finance company send me the title free and clear.
He was a lovely bloke, devastated by realising he’d been used by his former girlfriend. In his words he was “glad to be rid of it and hoped I’d enjoy it.” Drove it for years and never cost me anything other than servicing. Sold it for not a lot less than I’d paid for it.
That’s beautiful! It’s all about who you know! Also hello from a Naples girlie 🙂
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You’re my ring doppelgänger!! Mine was an estate ring from the 1950s. When did your neighbor have his made? This is such a crazy and wonderful story!
>It’s 1.62 carats color H and VS1
That is a very nice stone. Is the cert. from GIA? What did they rate the cut?
1.62 carats is the weight. Different from karat, which is purity of precious metal. Anything above 1 ct is a nice size.
H is the color, or more specifically the lack thereof. I personally buy G-H color. H is near colorless to the naked eye, and to see any yellow tint, you would have to compare it to other diamonds. Some jewelers can get close by eye, but that takes decades of experience.
VS1 is a good grade, that has to do with the clarity and inclusions. SI would be slightly included. That means it is eye clean, and to see any inclusions, you would typically need 10x magnification.
Congratulations on a dream coming true!!! I love the emerald cut too!!! Gorgeous!!
That man knew it was worth a lot more. Bless him for letting you have that!
Wear it in good health and take good care of it! Don’t ever take it off when you go out, like to wash your hands. Better a dirty ring than no ring!
Literally my ring lol
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Ring distribution system! That’s awesome
GIRLLLLLLLLLLL GET THAT APPRAISED AND GIVE US AN UPDATE SO WE CAN BE EVEN MORE HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!! You deserve it!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Beautiful!!! Congrats – how fortuitous 🥰 since no one else has mentioned if it helps H refers to the colour (nearly colourless aka more clear / white) and VS1 means very slightly included (aka no imperfections that are visible to the naked eye) so a wonderful quality stone!
The universe recognizes and rewards hard work ✨
Your karma found you! I hope you have the day you deserve! (And I think it’s going to be a very good one!)
Good on you for seizing the moment! So many people would have never said anything. Absolutely beautiful ring and even better story!!
Lord I’ve seen what you’ve done for others 🙏💍
That’s such a great story! It was meant to be! Also, this is the exact ring I think of when I think of classy, old money. Beautiful and stunning but very subtle at the same time. So happy for you
This is. Wow. This is a novel come to life. I’m in awe. You deserve every bit of happiness you get from this ring and your marriage from here on out. It was meant to be. A late congratulations from me on your marriage and I hope you guys live happily ever after 💙 it sounds like you guys certainly have worked hard enough and deserve at least that.
his fiancé’s loss is the start of your family lore for this gorgeous heirloom 😍”great great grammy lonely-ex-cult-girl got this from a neighbor for $400, which today would be $801,927 and your lunch credits for 6 months” 🤖I’m also an emerald girlie and this one is so beautiful!!
That is my exact engagement ring (except specs, I don’t remember mine because it’s been 20 years, but same size stone and exact same setting), and I still love her every day! Sadly, I have to get her in to the jeweler to have the prongs redone, so I haven’t been wearing her for the last few weeks for fear of losing my stone.
Just looked it up! That’s a 9-11k diamond! What a steal! Congrats!
Congratulations that’s a gorgeous ring and a good story. I hope you bake him brownies or something and stay in contact. That kind of generosity should have good people in their life.
Sooo… is your millionaire neighbor still in a giving mood? Asking for a friend. 🌾👀
It’s GORGEOUS ENJOY IT
Congratulations, it’s stunning! Please consider getting it appraised and insured, if you have renters/homeowners and/or car insurance you can usually add it there very affordably, for example my ring (appraised at about $20k and costs $7/month to insure). Your insurer might even let you use the paperwork they gave you with the ring!
You manifested that beauty!!
Wow, wow, wow! Congratulations!!! 😍
That’s so awesome!!!
Dreams can come true. Congratulations on your new ring.
Wahoo!!! It’s a beautiful, beautiful ring! It looks amazing on you and what a story 🤯 it was destiny!
Wow! Congratulations!!❤️
Hell yes that’s so great for you I’m so happy for you!!
omg what a beautiful ring!! I think you should leave it outside your window, no particular suspicious reason why trust me! Idk about everyone but I think it would look nice in that spot! /s
It was meant for you. You’ve been manifesting it ✨
That’s amazing! Congrats, it’s a stunning ring and perfectly suits your hand!
So pretty!!! It found you 🩷🩷
This is awesome!