Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:16
Subject: Your engagement ring
What does jewelry have to do with relationship discussion? Maybe all these obsessive engagement ring threads should go in the beauty/fashion thread.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:15
Subject: Your engagement ring
We were 25 and 26 when we got engaged. Ring is around 2 carats and belonged to my husband's grandmother - definitely do not plan to upgrade.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:13
Subject: Your engagement ring
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:How old were you and your fiancé when you got engaged?
How many carats was the ring?
Did you upgrade? Why?
I was 27 when we got engaged and he was 29. The ring is a one carat solitaire surrounded by another half carat of pavé diamonds. I did not upgrade because the yellow diamond and setting of the ring attract enough attention as it is! I learned by wearing this ring that there are a lot of tacky people who think it's okay to stare at people's rings and ask about the cost. I am a big law attorney, so I had no idea people would find my ring this compelling.
PP here. I also have a wedding band encrusted with diamonds, so I admit the overall effect is a bit blingy. Both rings came from Tiffany and were designed to match.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:11
Subject: Your engagement ring
27
2.5 carat center stone with additional .75 c stones in either side
Pave eternity band
Love it, never wear it
No point in upgrading
2.5 carat center stone with additional .75 c stones in either side
Pave eternity band
Love it, never wear it
No point in upgrading
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:11
Subject: Your engagement ring
Anonymous wrote:How old were you and your fiancé when you got engaged?
How many carats was the ring?
Did you upgrade? Why?
I was 27 when we got engaged and he was 29. The ring is a one carat solitaire surrounded by another half carat of pavé diamonds. I did not upgrade because the yellow diamond and setting of the ring attract enough attention as it is! I learned by wearing this ring that there are a lot of tacky people who think it's okay to stare at people's rings and ask about the cost. I am a big law attorney, so I had no idea people would find my ring this compelling.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:06
Subject: Your engagement ring
29
.5 carat Tanzanite
DH designed it from my ideas and I'm never upgrading - it's perfect
.5 carat Tanzanite
DH designed it from my ideas and I'm never upgrading - it's perfect
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:03
Subject: Your engagement ring
29
1 carat oval solitaire in platinum, exactly as I wanted. (My hands are on the small side, and larger stones look ridiculous on me.)
No need to "upgrade" the ring or my husband!
1 carat oval solitaire in platinum, exactly as I wanted. (My hands are on the small side, and larger stones look ridiculous on me.)
No need to "upgrade" the ring or my husband!
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:02
Subject: Re:Your engagement ring
I like jewelry as much as the next person, and still have my two carat center stone "push present" on my right hand.
I will say, however, that when you are putting your beautiful engagement ring and wedding bands in the safety deposit box at the bank after 20 years of marriage so that your youngest can someday make a necklace out of the stones, you realize that that a pretty ring doesn't save you from an alcoholic abusive partner who started abusing you the day after the wedding and got worse from there. PSA: I would focus a little less on the ring if I were giving advice to the person starting all these engagement ring threads.
I will say, however, that when you are putting your beautiful engagement ring and wedding bands in the safety deposit box at the bank after 20 years of marriage so that your youngest can someday make a necklace out of the stones, you realize that that a pretty ring doesn't save you from an alcoholic abusive partner who started abusing you the day after the wedding and got worse from there. PSA: I would focus a little less on the ring if I were giving advice to the person starting all these engagement ring threads.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:01
Subject: Your engagement ring
38
.75 carats
Actually downgraded. Don't wear it much and since the ring and wedding band were soldered, I now pretty much use a thin diamond band I bought in France before I even met my husband.
.75 carats
Actually downgraded. Don't wear it much and since the ring and wedding band were soldered, I now pretty much use a thin diamond band I bought in France before I even met my husband.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 13:00
Subject: Re:Your engagement ring
35
1.5 carat center stone + pave band.
added to it later with a diamond eternity band that I wear with it
1.5 carat center stone + pave band.
added to it later with a diamond eternity band that I wear with it
Anonymous
08/30/2016 12:55
Subject: Re:Your engagement ring
24
No idea - it's a large middle stone with 2 smaller on each side
Original was lost in hospital after birth of DC 1 when I was rushed to emergency surgery from L&D
.
Replaced it after our 10th anniversary with an almost identical ring. DH had been wanting to for 6 years and I finally agreed. Feels weird to have one back on again! I looked at lots of rings, but in the end, couldn't picture loving a different ring on my finger.
No idea - it's a large middle stone with 2 smaller on each side
Original was lost in hospital after birth of DC 1 when I was rushed to emergency surgery from L&D
.
Replaced it after our 10th anniversary with an almost identical ring. DH had been wanting to for 6 years and I finally agreed. Feels weird to have one back on again! I looked at lots of rings, but in the end, couldn't picture loving a different ring on my finger.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 12:40
Subject: Re:Your engagement ring
24
No engagement ring (We were super-broke students.)
I will never get one. We could afford to buy one now, but I'd rather spend the money on traveling. I wouldn't wear it, anyway, because I work at a hospital and have patient contact. I don't like to wear rings because I have to wash my hands so much, and keeping detailed rings clean is a pain.
No engagement ring (We were super-broke students.)
I will never get one. We could afford to buy one now, but I'd rather spend the money on traveling. I wouldn't wear it, anyway, because I work at a hospital and have patient contact. I don't like to wear rings because I have to wash my hands so much, and keeping detailed rings clean is a pain.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 12:33
Subject: Re:Your engagement ring
37
about 1 carat sapphire in platinum setting with diamond baguettes.
I picked out the ring, which was from antique store, I paid 50%, and dont plan on 'upgrading'. then again, I dont wear it much either (dont wear rings in general).
about 1 carat sapphire in platinum setting with diamond baguettes.
I picked out the ring, which was from antique store, I paid 50%, and dont plan on 'upgrading'. then again, I dont wear it much either (dont wear rings in general).
Anonymous
08/30/2016 12:27
Subject: Your engagement ring
21
1/2 ct stone and another 1/2 ct of 5 pointers on the shank.
At some point I may get a blingy anniversary band - I have a silly weakness for eternity bands - but I won't change my engagement ring.
1/2 ct stone and another 1/2 ct of 5 pointers on the shank.
At some point I may get a blingy anniversary band - I have a silly weakness for eternity bands - but I won't change my engagement ring.
Anonymous
08/30/2016 12:24
Subject: Your engagement ring
34
less than a carat -- not sure
never, family ring
less than a carat -- not sure
never, family ring