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Brittany
Frequent user July 2022 New Brunswick

Engagement Ring

Brittany, on May 27, 2020 at 20:00 Posted in Wedding fashion 0 22
I got engaged in October of 2019. Beforehand my fiancé and I had said that if we were going to get engaged we would just get a temporary, very cheap ring as we are students and our workplace wasn’t giving either of us the hours they promised. Well recently we decided that we should start looking at options and see price range wise what works for us. I had thought I wanted a very simple, one stone emerald cut aquamarine ring. Then I saw this ring and tried it on and immediately fell in love. I just knew it was the one. My only concern with the ring is people feeling like it doesn’t “fit” for me. I don’t want it to seem like costume jewelry because it’s bigger or think I’m trying to show off or brag or anything if I post it online. I guess I just don’t want to be seen as a kid playing dress up anymore as that’s how I have felt people, especially when I’ve gone dress shopping, view me before. Has anyone else deal with this? Any advice on how to deal with it?Engagement Ring 1

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Latest activity by Ashley, on May 31, 2020 at 22:08
  • Ashley
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    Dont listen to other people!! youre the one whose going to have to look at it everyday and wear it so as long as you love it thats all that matters!!

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  • Hank
    Featured September 2021 Ontario
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    Nice! An engagement ring that you wanted + a custom band. Win-win situation Smiley smile

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  • Brittany
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    Thank you. Seeing all the comments here has definitely helped me start to care less what about others might think
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  • Brittany
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    Thanks so much. I guess I just needed more reassurance. Some people haven’t always been the most accepting it seems and I definitely don’t want to deal with that anymore. Especially about a ring I love so much
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  • Brittany
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    I’m glad I’m not the only one that thought they wanted something completely different. After I left the store I got very worried about the decision because I wanted something so different but my fiancé said the same thing. He knew it was the one the second I tried it on.
    And thank you for all the advice it’s definitely helpful!
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  • Brittany
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    That’s a very good way of putting it. Thank you so much.
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  • Brittany
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    Yes I plan on trying it with some of the options they have in store! Also my step father owns a jewelry repair shop and said that because of the detail it might be hard to find one that will match with it and fit well so he has offered to make a custom wedding band for me
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  • Amelia
    Master October 2020 New Brunswick
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    It's gorgeous! I wouldn't worry about what other people think about it, in the end the ring is a symbol of the promise you two have made and that is all that should matter.
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  • Tori
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    I got comments about how my ring is so simple (heart solitaire for the e-ring and a band with both our birthstones for the wedding band) and I'm such a loud person that they would have expected a big bling ring or something - people are going to have their opinions, but yours is the only one that matters. (It looks gorgeous by the way!!)

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  • Gloria
    Expert October 2022 Ontario
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    That ring is stunning Smiley smile don’t worry about what people think. You initially realized that you couldn’t afford what you wanted so you got something to still symbolize your love. Now that you’re at a better place, you were able to get your dream ring. That’s a step up! You worked to get what you deserve. Don’t worry about what people say Smiley smile


    Your ring is beautiful! Congrats on your engagement ☺️
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  • K
    Devoted August 2021 Nova Scotia
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    It’s absolutely stunning! Totally not costumey. I also went into the ring shopping process assuming I’d want something really understated. Turns out it wasn’t a great look for me. I fell in love with one that was way more bling (FH said he could see it in my face, etc.)


    Feedback has been all positive, apart from maybe like 2 people who have commented that it’s “elaborate” or “not what they’d want”. I honestly can’t remember the specifics because I haven’t given it a second thought since. Because who cares?! Criticizing somebody’s engagement ring is exceptionally rude. It’s 100% a reflection of the person making the comments and their poor manners and in no way a reflection of the proud owner ☺️
    Basically, get what you love (because that’s all that matters), expect that 99% of people will drool over it, if it’s not to somebody’s taste they’ll almost certainly keep their thoughts to themselves, and if someone does voice a negative opinion - who cares?! Their pessimistic and unpleasant attitude isn’t your problem
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  • Hank
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    One thing you should consider before finalizing the order is to try it on with your potential wedding band. The engagement ring is nice but the way it's pictured will only last until the wedding. The way it looks with the wedding band is the one that's forever Smiley smile


    By trying it on with a potential wedding band, you'll know what matches with it and whether you need to adjust the rock size to compensate.

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  • Brittany
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    Thanks! Everyone is definitely making me feel better about it. Hopefully I can get my size ordered in soon.
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  • Carling
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    I love this ring!! Does not look like costume jewelry at all!
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  • Brittany
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    Yes the same with me. My fingers are so small that after talking to people I felt like I had to go with a smaller more simple one. I didn’t want anything big that’s going to look even bigger. I didn’t expect to like one of the bigger ones I tried but you definitely shouldn’t change what you want for others. And I absolutely love your ring!
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  • Brittany
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    That’s very true. The most important part to me is just being with my fiancé and price range. I was open to a lot of styles. It just so happened that the one I fell in love with is within budget and a lot less simple than I thought I wanted. I really appreciate the kind words. It means a lot. Thank you
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  • Amanda
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    I hear ya! Everyone I know was wanting my FH to pick out a simple ring since I'm very petite but I had told him a few years back what I kinda like and he picked it out perfectly! After everyone say the one he had picked, they loved it! Plus it's totally me!


    Engagement Ring 2

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  • Vinod
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    You're being your true self which matters most of all. Those with higher expectations can't make up for what we can't have. Be true and don't let anyone else make you feel any less worthy if it. You are as equal as everyone in what you deserve.
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  • Brittany
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    Thank you! I guess I tend to worry too much about what other people might think.
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  • Brittany
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    Exactly. We didn’t want to spend a lot on an engagement ring so he bought a small one that I still love and will just wear on a different finger. But we always planned on replacing. We decided to take a look for the “real deal” ring now that we have more money and the second I saw the one in the picture I posted it felt right. I knew it was my forever ring. I’ve always loved the blue and always told him I wanted a ring from the collection this one is from. We couldn’t afford the blue or the collection at the time of the engagement and therefore the first ring. I just worried that other people wouldn’t understand that the old ring was a temporary ring and think I’m being over the top and would think this one is too much or too big or something
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  • Amanda
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    The ring is beautiful! It shouldn't matter what people think. Go with what you want and love!

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  • Vinod
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    Ring looks gorgeous. You need to know how much he loves you and means to be by your side. The ring itself should be what is you and on a budget that fits in your price range. Get what you want and looks as good as the real thing until the day you choose your wedding ring.
    My husband back in 2016 wanted to propose to me with a nice ring which would have been out of his price range and accepted to maje the gold ring on my pinky finger the engagement ring instead. It was simple and nice enough the cost. The weddings is what we spend our budget towards the day.
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