I hate wearing rings and bracelets. Theyāre always uncomfortable to me and I canāt wear one for longer than a day before it starts to seriously impact my mood (I became really annoyed at everything / get angrier easier).Engagement ring designed by my husband! My name means ālighthouse,ā so he designed it to look like a lighthouse beam. (please ignore my nails! I slapped on some nail polish in like 30 seconds to take the pics haha)Y don't u chip in the money above the $2000 your boyfriend wants to spend. U chip in $2000 & your boyfriend chip in $2000 that means u can buy a $4000 ring. He wants to spend $1,000, I am liking rings for $2,000. My initial post asks if Iām being unreasonable. Relationships are a series of negotiations with each other.If Tiktok existed in 2014, all engagement ring tiktoks would include halos. Now could these tiktoker show a bit more tact about how they describe certain styles: absolutely. We could all use the following phrase in our lives " it's not my personal style, but if the ring wearer loves it, that's what they should get".143. 48. r/EngagementRings. Join. ā¢ 12 days ago. When picking/designing your e-ring, donāt forget to consider your wedding band! I had to reset my e-ring to accommodate my band. Before and after pics. 1 / 4. So here's where things get tricky, when I seen the ring my heart dropped. I hate it. It isn't the size or anything like that the stone is fine but all I ever wanted was a round ring with a plain gold band. This ring is very square with the band being covered in smaller diamonds and silver. A similar thing happend to me when my fiancĆ© purposed a few months a ago. I liked the ring he got me but I didnāt feel like it was the ring of my dreams. So after a lot of research I found a ring I really loved and last week he got it for me. I wear the one he got me first on my right hand and my new engagement ring on my left. In my culture, we donāt wear engagement rings. I used to live in France and the whole ābig is betterā is totally not how they think. Quality over quantity or size is how they/we think. Comparing rings is totally a North American thing. The engagement ring is a symbol of love and the relationship. What matters is you love each other.When he gave it to me since my daughter was present I pretended to love it and even got teary eyed. Little did he know it was because I did not like it at all. Fast forward a few weeks later we get into an argument and I let him know how much I hate the ring. I took it off and told him to return it. That I wanted nothing to do with that ring. If Tiktok existed in 2014, all engagement ring tiktoks would include halos. Now could these tiktoker show a bit more tact about how they describe certain styles: absolutely. We could all use the following phrase in our lives " it's not my personal style, but if the ring wearer loves it, that's what they should get".Before Christmas we went ring browsing at Kays and I mentioned I would like a boutique ring store instead if possible and he said oh of course it'sā¦Hi guys! This isn't exactly ring related (sorry in advance), but I'm getting engaged within the week so I decided to get my nails done. The only problem is I hate them. I'm so upset because they were very expensive ($85 w/tip) but I really dont like them. Not ony are they too thin, but the ring finger is crooked and theyre not the right color.Itās pink. : r/TrueOffMyChest. I hate the engagement ring my fiancĆ©e bought me. Itās pink. So this happened four years ago, my fiancĆ©e proposed to me with a morganite ring that was pretty big. It was a very sweet gesture because I have an issue with the ethical sourcing of diamonds so she used an ethical source for this particular stone.The ring is cheap. It was Ā£300 and has actually gone down to Ā£180. I mentioned this to my sister who said I was a dick, essentially. Apparently, she'll be showing it to her friends (some of whom are engaged), who will know about rings and clarity and such. Congrats on your engagement! If you know the specs of your gem or the details of your ring, don't forget to let us know in the comments. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.The value holding argument for diamonds vs. moissanite is truly ridiculous. First, most people don't buy engagement rings with the intent of ever needing to sell them. Second, moissanite is 1/10th the price of a diamond, if not less (and that's comparing a colorless, flawless moissy with a low-end diamond).All over the big center piece of the ring and just horrible, I never wear it because I feel embarrassed about it, I like very simple and classic rings, he never asked what I liked and I never mentioned it because I didnāt expect him to propose and tbh as silly as it sounds I thought āhe knows meā he has seen what kind of jewelry I use, so heāll ... 103 votes, 126 comments. 162K subscribers in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past orā¦When he gave it to me since my daughter was present I pretended to love it and even got teary eyed. Little did he know it was because I did not like it at all. Fast forward a few weeks later we get into an argument and I let him know how much I hate the ring. I took it off and told him to return it. That I wanted nothing to do with that ring.I am NOT OP. Original post by u/RainyDayPen in r/TwoHotTakes mood spoilers: Resolution of the issue, positive outcome I hate my engagement ring, myā¦126 votes, 64 comments. 170K subscribers in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past orā¦ Hi guys! This isn't exactly ring related (sorry in advance), but I'm getting engaged within the week so I decided to get my nails done. The only problem is I hate them. I'm so upset because they were very expensive ($85 w/tip) but I really dont like them. Not ony are they too thin, but the ring finger is crooked and theyre not the right color. Well I found it and it's not great, honestly its mildly insulting. The band is square and masculine with a line running around it that is off center. The diamond also sticks up oddly because the holder thing is just mounted on a normal ring. It hurts to take it on and off because the edges are square and almost sharp.153K subscribers in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past or future purchases, learn aboutā¦Solution that might work here is you wear the ring during your engagement and switch to just a band when you get married. Since the ring is non-refundable anyway the money is pretty much out the window and at the very least it means you aren't wearing a giant rock for the rest of your life. 9. [deleted] ā¢ 9 yr. ago.Welcome to r/AmITheAsshole. Please view our voting guide here, and remember to use only one judgement in your comment. OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole: The action is that I hate my ring, it makes me seem like an ungrateful, materialistic little cow.If Tiktok existed in 2014, all engagement ring tiktoks would include halos. Now could these tiktoker show a bit more tact about how they describe certain styles: absolutely. We could all use the following phrase in our lives " it's not my personal style, but if the ring wearer loves it, that's what they should get".18 votes, 34 comments. 48.1k members in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past or future ā¦Speaking as a woman, I honestly think engagement rings are just a money grab. Wedding rings, sure. Since that's a ring you put on during the actual ceremony; it's a little more symbolic in my opinion. I can't believe how expensive they can be, and I would rather spend the money on a honeymoon or a down payment on a house, etc.Hi guys! This isn't exactly ring related (sorry in advance), but I'm getting engaged within the week so I decided to get my nails done. The only problem is I hate them. I'm so upset because they were very expensive ($85 w/tip) but I really dont like them. Not ony are they too thin, but the ring finger is crooked and theyre not the right color.Rings in themselves are useless. The meaning of an engagement ring is priceless. Especially when given by the right person. I agree it seems very materialistic to fret over something like that, but an engagement ring is worn everyday. If it's completely over the top and not her style at all, it may look weird on her. Everyday. For the rest of ...Jewelry and in particular engagement rings are HEAVILY influenced by trends and the time period. Which is great IMO, but some people tend to be negative about anything they can label as ādatedā. Halo engagement rings trended heavily for quite a large chunk of the last 20 years, now they are not so trendy.what was supposed to be my engagement ring ended up being my wedding ringš„¹š¤š. r/EngagementRings ā¢. Been engaged since 11/11/21 and I love my diamond, I picked it myself, but dang, seeing all these gorgeous gemstone ERās sometimes makes me rethink my choice š anybody else?? r/EngagementRings ā¢.So here's where things get tricky, when I seen the ring my heart dropped. I hate it. It isn't the size or anything like that the stone is fine but all I ever wanted was a round ring with a plain gold band. This ring is very square with the band being covered in smaller diamonds and silver.If Tiktok existed in 2014, all engagement ring tiktoks would include halos. Now could these tiktoker show a bit more tact about how they describe certain styles: absolutely. We could all use the following phrase in our lives " it's not my personal style, but if the ring wearer loves it, that's what they should get". Y don't u chip in the money above the $2000 your boyfriend wants to spend. U chip in $2000 & your boyfriend chip in $2000 that means u can buy a $4000 ring. He wants to spend $1,000, I am liking rings for $2,000. My initial post asks if Iām being unreasonable. Relationships are a series of negotiations with each other. If Tiktok existed in 2014, all engagement ring tiktoks would include halos. Now could these tiktoker show a bit more tact about how they describe certain styles: absolutely. We could all use the following phrase in our lives " it's not my personal style, but if the ring wearer loves it, that's what they should get". It really doesnāt matter if a bunch of internet strangers love or hate your ring, what ultimately matters is how you feel about it. Iām a firm believer that you should be happy with the ring you are going to be wearing for the rest of your life, and I can understand your frustration at feeling unheard by your fiance. Itās also totally okay - and kind of fun - to wear a smaller moisannite or costume ring when you donāt feel comfortable wearing the big one. I just wear my wedding ring a lot of the time for a variety of reasons. But I still love my engagement ring. Dear Pinterest, Youāve got some homework to do. First, find out exactly what the story or lineage is behind the ring. By this I mean did your financeās dad buy it from the jewelry counter at Walmart 25 years ago or is great, great, great, great grandmaās ring from 1776. (Also, if your fianceās mother is still alive, then umm, why are ...18 votes, 35 comments. 141K subscribers in the wedding community. A place for brides, grooms, friends, and family to discuss and share their weddingā¦In my culture, we donāt wear engagement rings. I used to live in France and the whole ābig is betterā is totally not how they think. Quality over quantity or size is how they/we think. Comparing rings is totally a North American thing. The engagement ring is a symbol of love and the relationship. What matters is you love each other.Before you buy another ring, I would try on a bunch of different styles and sizes (cheap CZ rings from Amazon) and wear them around for a substantial amount of time to see what you actually like. I upgraded my e-ring and I still have regrets. I wish I went slightly larger and had the prongs set differently.Iām planning on ālosingā my engagement ring. I hate my engagement ring. Itās technically a promise ring, a really tacky promise ring with lots and lots of bling and swirly wavy designs and not 1, but 2 halos. Itās like the equivalent to those corny heart shaped necklaces no girl wantsā¦. I was extremely clear with my husband before ... Please do not take this as a bitchy post. I hate shopping and don't normally wear jewelry which I think was the issue here. To make a long long story short, my boyfriend of 5 years proposed without a ring. He's not big into proposals. He asked me in the sweetest way and asked if he could take me for a ring. I said yes. I think itās a mix of personal preference plus whatās ātrendingā. I recall in my early 20s (10 years ago) allllll my friends who were getting engaged pretty much had the same exact ring. Round or princess center diamond with a diamond halo in white gold. This was the type of ring that was trendy at the time. My now fiance got me a solitaire moissanite on a plain platinum band, just under 2ct, and I hate it. I think it looks a bit fake and refracts light in a weird way. It has a strange tinge to it. Im so sad and I hate showing it to people. I specifically said I wanted a diamond or a morganite.126 votes, 64 comments. 170K subscribers in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past orā¦ So here's where things get tricky, when I seen the ring my heart dropped. I hate it. It isn't the size or anything like that the stone is fine but all I ever wanted was a round ring with a plain gold band. This ring is very square with the band being covered in smaller diamonds and silver. There is no zero missing there. $150. Iāve never believed the rubbish spouted by jewelry stores that an engagement ring should cost 3 months salary but he earns more than $80 for 30 minutes work! If we went by the 3 month āruleā very little in Tiffanys and Cartier would be off limits. The ring I really liked cost $1,600.153K subscribers in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past or future purchases, learn aboutā¦Speaking as a woman, I honestly think engagement rings are just a money grab. Wedding rings, sure. Since that's a ring you put on during the actual ceremony; it's a little more symbolic in my opinion. I can't believe how expensive they can be, and I would rather spend the money on a honeymoon or a down payment on a house, etc. 15 years later and rings just arenāt important. I havenāt worn the original in 14 years, havenāt worn my actual wedding ring in 10. Weāve switched different types and styles since. Our current rings are made from elk antlers and carved with a special symbol just for us. Donāt put too much thought into something so small. I accidentally seen a rendering photo of my custom engagement ring and it's literally everything I asked for except 1 thing I absolutely despiseā¦ I hate the family heirloom engagement ring he proposed to me with. I feel no connection to this ring that Iām wearing. I donāt like things that are passed down. Iām really superstitious esp about dead people that I never met or known. Iām specific with jewelry and if Iām being honest here I really donāt even like the style.Before Christmas we went ring browsing at Kays and I mentioned I would like a boutique ring store instead if possible and he said oh of course it'sā¦ A similar thing happend to me when my fiancĆ© purposed a few months a ago. I liked the ring he got me but I didnāt feel like it was the ring of my dreams. So after a lot of research I found a ring I really loved and last week he got it for me. I wear the one he got me first on my right hand and my new engagement ring on my left. Talk to him gently, say you appreciate the sentiments but you had really hoped for a different ring and can you go together to see what the options are. The proposal is already done so if you find a new ring, have a fancy date night to celebrate and make memories that way. Definitely talk to him.45 comments Best Add a Comment schmee326 Married! 03/26/2020 ā¢ 1 yr. ago You are in the wrong sub, hon, if you think you need to justify how you feel this much. We are very supportive here of your EXACT situation. The vast, vast majority of us here feel you should get the ring you love. We wouldnāt leap to the conclusion that this is a price thing.The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John OliverSo here's where things get tricky, when I seen the ring my heart dropped. I hate it. It isn't the size or anything like that the stone is fine but all I ever wanted was a round ring with a plain gold band. This ring is very square with the band being covered in smaller diamonds and silver. I am NOT OP. Original post by u/RainyDayPen in r/TwoHotTakes mood spoilers: Resolution of the issue, positive outcome I hate my engagement ring, myā¦17 votes, 14 comments. Update: I'm pretty sure I found the ring online. The picture online does have rose gold and not yellow gold. Maybe I just sawā¦ The value holding argument for diamonds vs. moissanite is truly ridiculous. First, most people don't buy engagement rings with the intent of ever needing to sell them. Second, moissanite is 1/10th the price of a diamond, if not less (and that's comparing a colorless, flawless moissy with a low-end diamond).Itās not even 1 carrot. Weāve been married for 5 years and my husband knows I want a bigger diamond. But I donāt think he will eventually get me one. I know a lot of people are gonna call me an asshole but I got him a really nice big expensive wedding ring too. I just want an engagement ring that I really love Iām planning on ālosingā my engagement ring. I hate my engagement ring. Itās technically a promise ring, a really tacky promise ring with lots and lots of bling and swirly wavy designs and not 1, but 2 halos. Itās like the equivalent to those corny heart shaped necklaces no girl wantsā¦. I was extremely clear with my husband before ... I accidentally seen a rendering photo of my custom engagement ring and it's literally everything I asked for except 1 thing I absolutely despiseā¦ Girl I would just hurt his feelings. Just choose a nice time, tell him you love him. Youāve found a wedding ring that you want and the two donāt look good together. You love the symbolism of having a heritage stone, of an engagement ring as promise to be together and you want to wear the two rings. However the issue is xyz. The bride had shown her fiance photos of the kind of ring she wanted and even told him her size Credit: Getty. But while most people we know would probably accept a proposal even with a Haribo ring, one woman has caused quite a stir after admitting she HATES the design her fiance chose.Itās pink. : r/TrueOffMyChest. I hate the engagement ring my fiancĆ©e bought me. Itās pink. So this happened four years ago, my fiancĆ©e proposed to me with a morganite ring that was pretty big. It was a very sweet gesture because I have an issue with the ethical sourcing of diamonds so she used an ethical source for this particular stone.Hi guys! This isn't exactly ring related (sorry in advance), but I'm getting engaged within the week so I decided to get my nails done. The only problem is I hate them. I'm so upset because they were very expensive ($85 w/tip) but I really dont like them. Not ony are they too thin, but the ring finger is crooked and theyre not the right color.Nov 29, 2021 Ā· The bride had shown her fiance photos of the kind of ring she wanted and even told him her size Credit: Getty. But while most people we know would probably accept a proposal even with a Haribo ring, one woman has caused quite a stir after admitting she HATES the design her fiance chose. You shouldnāt have to wear a ring you hate for the rest of your life. Please talk to your husband and share your thoughts. It is very important that he knows how you feel and what his mother has been asking you to do behind him back. Do not ignore this kind of issues before getting married. They only tend to get worse. Edit: future husband*. 18.When he gave it to me since my daughter was present I pretended to love it and even got teary eyed. Little did he know it was because I did not like it at all. Fast forward a few weeks later we get into an argument and I let him know how much I hate the ring. I took it off and told him to return it. That I wanted nothing to do with that ring.17 votes, 14 comments. Update: I'm pretty sure I found the ring online. The picture online does have rose gold and not yellow gold. Maybe I just sawā¦ So here's where things get tricky, when I seen the ring my heart dropped. I hate it. It isn't the size or anything like that the stone is fine but all I ever wanted was a round ring with a plain gold band. This ring is very square with the band being covered in smaller diamonds and silver. The fact that itās an heirloom actually gives you a bit of an out here. Your approach can be that you love the gesture of being trusted with an heirloom, canāt wait to carry on the legacy of his familyās love and hand it down to theoretical future children, etc. BUT youād rather keep such a SIGNIFICANT piece for special occasions and pick out a simple wedding band for everyday wear.Iām planning on ālosingā my engagement ring. I hate my engagement ring. Itās technically a promise ring, a really tacky promise ring with lots and lots of bling and swirly wavy designs and not 1, but 2 halos. Itās like the equivalent to those corny heart shaped necklaces no girl wantsā¦. I was extremely clear with my husband before ...Jan 5, 2018 Ā· New ring: Joanne. āIn 1990, when I was 28 years old, shortly after my late husband proposed to me, he gave me an awful ring ā actually a wedding ring set. It was yellow gold with a small ... Iām starting to hate my wedding ring. : r/EngagementRings. Help! Iām starting to hate my wedding ring. 1 / 3. Okay so for context, my husband and I have been married 5 years. He never was great at big romantic gestures and had me pick my ring myself. We got married when I was 20 so we got a cheap ring and recently for our 5 year I told him ...18 votes, 34 comments. 48.1k members in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past or future ā¦18 votes, 35 comments. 141K subscribers in the wedding community. A place for brides, grooms, friends, and family to discuss and share their weddingā¦ My engagement ring is an aquamarine, which I believe is from the same family as emerald. My husband chose a different stone other than diamond because he felt like diamonds were a rip off. Aquamarine does rate lower (number 8?) on the mohs scale but I wore it every day for years and it never scratched.
236 173 173 comments Top 8 yr. ago The setting was a canary diamond with two white diamonds on either side. Very flashy and unique and EXPENSIVE! The ring was gorgeous but I disliked it because it made me feel sick to look at it. . Haxor
126 votes, 64 comments. 170K subscribers in the EngagementRings community. A place to post about engagement rings. Feel free to discuss past orā¦ So something interesting about Engagement Rings and special events! If an Engagement Ring can be considered a gift (Birthday, Holiday, etc), it is no longer considered part of a binding contract (the engagement) and would not be required to be returned legally if a break up were to happen before the contract (marriage) were fulfilled. Just saying.The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver NTA. An engagement ring is something to wear daily and it needs to match your style. He is butt hurt that he got is wrong and his wounded ego is projecting his upset on you. See if the ring could be returned and something in your style could be picked out together. I've been wearing my engagement ring from 21 years.My boyfriend and I have been together for 6+ years and have talked about getting engaged and married for the last few years. I have been sending him pictures of rings I liked (at his request) for the past year or so. All have been in rose gold and either some sort of vitage halo look or with a marquise diamond in the centre. I think itās a mix of personal preference plus whatās ātrendingā. I recall in my early 20s (10 years ago) allllll my friends who were getting engaged pretty much had the same exact ring. Round or princess center diamond with a diamond halo in white gold. This was the type of ring that was trendy at the time.I accidentally seen a rendering photo of my custom engagement ring and it's literally everything I asked for except 1 thing I absolutely despiseā¦ I lost this while walking last night. I was sick to my stomach, it is my FiancĆ©ās Grandmotherās ring. I spent from 9 pm- 4 am and then from 7am-1:30pm searching for it. I finally found it camouflaged in some gravel on my school campus parking lot. Phew. When he gave it to me since my daughter was present I pretended to love it and even got teary eyed. Little did he know it was because I did not like it at all. Fast forward a few weeks later we get into an argument and I let him know how much I hate the ring. I took it off and told him to return it. That I wanted nothing to do with that ring.Edit: Today the cost of creating a lab diamond is $300-$500 per carat. Already a very low cost item. edit: Is it possible that some people including old people donāt think lab diamonds are real diamonds. Yes, a lot of people canāt keep up with technology or Even begin to understand it. I hate the family heirloom engagement ring he proposed to me with. I feel no connection to this ring that Iām wearing. I donāt like things that are passed down. Iām really superstitious esp about dead people that I never met or known. Iām specific with jewelry and if Iām being honest here I really donāt even like the style.Itās not even 1 carrot. Weāve been married for 5 years and my husband knows I want a bigger diamond. But I donāt think he will eventually get me one. I know a lot of people are gonna call me an asshole but I got him a really nice big expensive wedding ring too. I just want an engagement ring that I really loveSo here's where things get tricky, when I seen the ring my heart dropped. I hate it. It isn't the size or anything like that the stone is fine but all I ever wanted was a round ring with a plain gold band. This ring is very square with the band being covered in smaller diamonds and silver.The bride had shown her fiance photos of the kind of ring she wanted and even told him her size Credit: Getty. But while most people we know would probably accept a proposal even with a Haribo ring, one woman has caused quite a stir after admitting she HATES the design her fiance chose..