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When the Ring Doesn’t Quite Fit |
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January 3rd, 2009 by BridalBuds
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I always wondered if brides ever disliked their engagement ring. Thankfully Poppy Dude, a preppy-polo wearing-east coaster, knew he shouldn’t pick out my engagement ring considering I am more of an alternative-California-individualist. He left that up to me. So I went out and picked my own engagement ring by myself months before he proposed. I knew it was coming, but had no idea when.
Do you think choosing your ring makes an engagement less romantic or would you prefer to choose your own ring?
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Categories: Archived, Etiquette + Advice, Wedding Jewelry |
9 Comments |
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 am
I’m right there with you! I picked out my ring too. I’m the one wearing it for the rest of my life, I had better really really love it. And, I do. It’s a good thing that I picked it out too- because Pansy Dude said later that, as pretty as he thinks it is… its nothing like what he would have picked.
I happen to have a very good friend who does not like her ring. It’s an heirloom, and she’s disappointed. I can’t imagine what that must feel like. Devistating.
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I picked out mine as well. Same story as you – I knew I was getting it just not exactly when – it was still fun!
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
We picked out the setting together and then he worked with the jeweler to select and purchase the diamond. I am so happy with the ring. It is probably one of the most expensive things you will own, so I think you should absolutly love it. I knew the proposal was coming, but was still surprised exspecially since he made me wait 6 months!
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Apple dude proposed in February (on V-day) and i didn’t get my ring until sometime in Sept due to funds. I picked mine out and its definitely NOT what he would have bought. We talked about it and he was surprised to hear that I didn’t want a diamond, instead i wanted a sapphire. I love my ring and am glad that this is what i ended up with instead of something he might have picked out.
January 5th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I think I gave my fiancee a bit of anxiety about the ring so he asked me to just pick it out to ensure I got what I wanted. I went online and found the one but left the shape of the middle stone up to him (well partially, I told him round or princess). The ring was still technically a mystery to me but I knew I’d be getting what I wanted and I most definitely did a few months later.
January 5th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I have a similar situation. We went ring shopping (just to browse) but ended up finding a ring that I loved and he put a deposit down on the spot. We were both shocked and a little nervous because he hadn’t even proposed yet! Of course, I didn’t know when I was getting it, and he paid it down in between before the actual proposal.
It’s funny how many people told Hydrangea Dude that he did a good job on picking out the ring. I was like, hey, it wasn’t him!
But, I think it’s so important to try on rings before you buy. I had done som investigating on Blue Nile and other sites, and what I ended up getting was nothing like what I thought I wanted based on pictures.
March 30th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I am right with you, but still waiting on the ring. We just bought it 2 weeks ago, and all I can do is Google engagement stories and photos of other diamond rings… honestly… how I came across this post.
But I don’t think helping pick out the ring ruins the fun of the engagement. I know I’m still thrilled to know when/what he will do. And I can’t wait to get my beautiful ring on my finger!!
Hopefully he won’t make me wait 6 months. I think I’d go insane
August 18th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I picked my own off the tiffany website and i love it.
Wish Future Hubby woulda picked it tho
January 29th, 2012 at 8:02 am
It’s my experience that a man hardly ever knows what a woman wants in terms of her ring. And, be honest, a woman hardly knows what she wants until she sees it! It would be great for a man to pick out the perfect ring on his own and get it right! But pretty disappointing if they don’t – don’t forget, this ring is for eternity! I got proposed to in the jewelry store – he just dragged me in on Valentines day, and told me to pick one, then bought it and got on one knee. It can still be romantic to choose or design your own ring if done the right way!