Big Country Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Fellas - Need your input here. Looking for anniversary gift for my wife. we had our third and last child in December, so I am planning on going something around birthstones, and looking at something like this. I had a couple questions though - Should I go with 3 stones - one for each kid, or 5 stones - each kid plus my wife and I? What order should the stones be in: i.e - if 3 stones - go oldest to youngest left to right, if 5 stones, where do I put the stone for me, my wife, kids? So, looking to you all for some opinions and insight into this. Assuming I go with this piece, need to get the order in soon to be able to have it in time for our anniversary. If I don't go this route, any other ideas out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Don't order them, they come loose so she can put them in the order that she wants. Also, only get the three, you can always buys the next two some other time that you are at a loss for what to get her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Don't order them, they come loose so she can put them in the order that she wants. Also, only get the three, you can always buys the next two some other time that you are at a loss for what to get her. The musings of a wise man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I do home visits. It costs a bit extra, but is worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) Don't order them, they come loose so she can put them in the order that she wants. Also, only get the three, you can always buys the next two some other time that you are at a loss for what to get her. While I agree with the wiseness and frugality of it all, I was thinking that you get all 5. Start with your stone, then hers, then each child by birth. Gives you the story to tell as you give it to her. First I was alone, blah blah blah, then I finally met you, blah blah blah, just when I thought I had it all... _____ (Child #1) came along. Blah blah blah.. child 2, etc. Tears are flowing and she'll have the best "He went to Jared" moment that will be the envy of all her friends. You get some, possibly some more, and when she's out showing it off to her friends, you'll get some peace and quiet. Edited July 13, 2011 by Riffraff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I do home visits. It costs a bit extra, but is worth every penny. I agree, he made my ex leave faster than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) I got my wife one of the rings like that for Christmas or anniversary a few years ago. Still the best gift I ever got her. I got hers with 4 stones for all 4 of us or I had a 4th added when the 2nd kid ws born. Honestly, you will not be able to screw this up. Edited July 13, 2011 by Clubfoothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 While I agree with the wiseness and frugality of it all, I was thinking that you get all 5. Start with your stone, then hers, then each child by birth. Gives you the story to tell as you give it to her. First I was alone, blah blah blah, then I finally met you, blah blah blah, just when I thought I had it all... _____ (Child #1) came along. Blah blah blah.. child 2, etc. Tears are flowing and she'll have the best "He went to Jared" moment that will be the envy of all her friends. You get some, possibly some more, and when she's out showing it off to her friends, you'll get some peace and quiet. Dude you want to write my next anniversary card for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Home made book of coupons for free backrubs from you whenever she wants. Oh yeeeeeeeeeeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 I do home visits. It costs a bit extra, but is worth every penny. Not in the market for a pearl necklace, and generally speaking she prefers larger stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Dude you want to write my next anniversary card for me Roses are Red, Violets are Blue Now go make me a sammich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Years and years ago, we got our Mom a ring with the 3 kids birthstones on it. She loves it. Good present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I'm also voting for getting 5 stones. It just makes sense to include all the family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 List of Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts 1st Paper 2nd Cotton 3rd Leather 4th Linen 5th Wood 6th Iron 7th Wool 8th Bronze 9th Pottery 10th Tin 11th Steel 12th Silk 13th Lace 14th Ivory 15th Crystal 20th China 25th Silver 30th Pearl 35th Coral 40th Ruby 45th Sapphire 50th Gold 55th Emerald 60th Diamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 3 might look alittle rinky dink, go 7 , 1 for yer huddle buddies and one for that chick bartender at the huddle that you and D3 4 balled in the corner booth simple math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) refashioned silverware - that piece looks heavy - seriously though, I like the idea of being able to add to a collection with more pieces of the suite, i.e. bracelette, earrings, etc. to spend that much money I would go with the Yurman dogtag and engrave the back, unless your wife doesn't like Yurman or have any Yurman already. My reasoning also includes that an item like the Dogtag can be worn with anyting 24/7, from to dinner or just to the swimming pool (dog tag hot with bikini). Plus it has a rock star look. Below is the pink one, but Yurman has a bunch of tags on his website, AND, maybe she can return the favor and get you a man's dogtag for xmas or whatever. http://www.luxist.com/2009/10/09/pretty-pi...urman-dog-tags/ Edited July 14, 2011 by Scooby's Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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