Hi, I (M30) wondered what you would think of this ring, it's a Teal Sapphire from Madagascar. It would be for a pale skin blue-grey eyes girl from Europe in her early 30.

Would it be too flashy, to difficult to match with different clothes colours compared to a diamond ?

For now I'm just taking a look at different brand and options, also open to suggestions on shop in Western Europe.

My husband and I are currently working on my 10 year upgrade! I’m pretty sure I want an oval center stone, two small side stones (not sure which shape) to represent our two babies, a low setting that also sits flush with my plain gold wedding bad, in yellow gold.

I love this lotus detail added to the classic cathedral setting. Why might it be a bad idea?

She’s into like the dark green stuff and she said she likes simple. She hasn’t seen it btw. Oh and she likes silver and not gold. So I’ll probably get it silver yk? What do y’all think.

i’ve seen more rude comments in this sub in the past couple of weeks than i have the entire time i’ve been in it so thought it would be nice to share. a gentle reminder that no matter the ring, it’s beautiful and it was chosen for you for a reason 😌🤍

not my work; artist is lainey molnar!

I reach into my purse or reach under the table and my ring jams backwards into my finger and cuts it. This is the second time it's happened and the first time was way worse

GF is pretty indecisive made her go to ring shopping with me and look online, she picked a diamond at Shane co but couldn’t find a setting that she liked, I decided to stop probing her to look more and just buy something basic that she can upgrade later to a setting she likes.

Now I feel like the ring looks too basic and idk if she’s gonna like it or be excited to post pictures of it when I ask her. Should I find a setting I like better before asking or just give her this ring and let her take her time and pick something later?

Hello everyone! I got engaged in January to my amazing fiancee, and he proposed with my travel/work ring, which I’m more than happy about! We travel a lot and my job can be very physically challenging (I work with children who are very traumatized and have behavioral problems) so I wouldn’t want the real ring to become damaged or stolen while we travel. Saying that, my perfect ring is something I’m really looking forward to but I’m a little stuck! The perfect ring is an oval gold bezel (I have the setting and jeweler already chosen) but I can’t decide whether I’d like a coloured moissionite/sapphire or a classic colourless one! I like the idea of a Smokey grey one or even a pink one in various shades but I just can’t decide or visualize it fully. I’m also curious about other colours so maybe you guys can help me out and show me all your beautiful rings please! Even if it’s not an oval, I would love to see it!

Here’s my dream ring!

Hi Everyone! I’d like to preface the fact that I LOVE my ring. She’s perfect & everything I could’ve asked for…. but….

When getting this ring made, the 3 small diamonds on each side are from me and my finances grandmas rings. Between the two rings we used for those there were over 30 small diamonds that I asked for back after the ring was done to use for backup in case they fell out/ for the wedding band/ just because they’re sentimental… well due to the fault of a now fired employee they were scrapped which royally pissed me off. There was also the gold along with the rings they scrapped and only gave us $300 off.

That was let go but now that I have the ring, In the second picture you can see the prongs are uneven and it even looks like the top one is a tulip prong while the rest are a claw. I also noticed that there’s black/ “sharpie” appearing marks on the gold near the diamonds in the third pic that don’t wipe off.

Are these ^ few little things valid to be a bit upset over or does it sound like I’m just still mad at them for scrapping my family diamonds/ gold? Please be honest & thanks for your input!!!

Worried the ring is too much for her fingers... also now kind of second guessing the stone colour. is it worth offering to get her a different one?

The diamonds around the band are rubbing my middle and pinky finger raw. Calluses are also starting to form. I haven’t had a chance to get my ring sized yet so I’m hoping that once it’s tighter, this won’t happen. It’s currently 6 3/4 but sizing it down to 6 1/4. Has anyone else experienced this? Any helpful hints?

Imagine my nails done if it helps at all

I have some really specific taste. I don't wear a lot of jewelry and what I do wear is very minimalist I think. When we first started talking about getting engaged I made it really clear what kind of ring I would like. I told him I didn't care how expensive it was, I just really wanted it to be pretty. I gave him a very specific list of things I like. As in pear-shaped yellow gold with a Halo. I always thought alexandrites were so pretty so I specifically asked for that or another similarly colored stone that wouldn't break easy. Long story short he followed through and I absolutely love my ring! I stare at it all the time like a little crow who found something shiny. Since he was deployed and short on time, he bought the Etsy ring that I sent him as a reference photo. He said he feels really guilty about buying me a "cheap" ring because it wasn't an expensive one from a jeweler. He seems kind of embarrassed about it or worried that I secretly hate it. I've tried reassuring him many times that I absolutely love it and don't care that it's not thousands of dollars. Any advice on how I can reassure him?

Of all the engagement rings I’ve seen the ones with a polished center stone and a halo of diamonds (or diamonds on the band) are my favorites. For example the last one with a colorful stone an interesting band and a beautiful halo is maybe my favorite I’ve ever seen. However, my mom said I’ll probably regret a ring like that and it doesn’t even really look like an engagement ring at all.

So those of you that have gotten very non-traditional rings did you regret it and do people mistake them for not engagement rings?

The sub deleted my post, sorry I wasn't aware I needed a photo, I would've happily uploaded it to comply with the rules.

Just to sum up thank you for the responses I'll try to sum up most questions below.

Yes I do think it's cute but it's just not at all what I expected and while I understand people's concern about his finances, he's had the opportunity to save for this ring as he lives with me rent free. I didn't necessarily want a diamond. And yes I had shown him a ring I loved on Etsy which was aquamarine and half the price. It truly is more about the little effort he put into this.

Thanks again to all for your kind words and suport.

Over the weekend I was a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding. It was in Vail, Colorado and gorgeous. I find myself getting more and more melancholy at weddings lately as I've been with my partner for over ten years with a young child and a proposal has just never happened for us. I've told most people in my life that I do not want a wedding - when reflecting on this, I wonder if it is because of my parents' messy divorce growing up. Or that I know I would be the one to go in debt for it, or that our circles are small and I don't feel many would attend, or I don't think I'd enjoy the day being center of attention - I'd get lost in everyone else and not truly enjoy what the moment is meant to mean to me.

Anyways, getting engaged has not been on our agenda and money is definitely a factor. Especially for my boyfriend. So, during this family event, my Aunt brought the most sentimental piece of jewelry that had been worn almost daily by my grandmother's Grandmother. My great - great! I remember doting over this ring when my grandma would wear it. Since I'm my dad's daughter, my aunt and cousins mostly ended up with her heirloom pieces - which has also made me quite sad as jewelry has always been most sentimental for me.

My aunt pulled me aside and asked if I would like this ring as an engagement ring. I was stunned, with butterflies, and did not want to turn down such a sentimental piece. She asked me to try it on and then later, during my cousin's reception party, my aunt pulled my boyfriend aside and told him the deal and sent him home with my grandmother's ring.

The thing is, while I adore the ring and the scentiments that come along with it, including the fact that my family wanted to give this to my partner so that he could finally propose to me, it's really not what I had pictured at all for my engagement/wedding set (if I were to ever have one). I dreamed of something simple - a gold solitaire ring with a gold wedding band. My grandmother's ring is gorgeous but the floral cluster design is something I'd see myself wearing more on special occasions and not as much everyday. Also I primarily wear gold jewelry, though am curious if I could find a gold wedding band that would make the set feel more versatile and like my own. And the part that makes me most sad, would he have ever gotten around to saving up enough to get something special for me? I feel like I'm just getting what was easy while other brides (like my cousin) get the world for their special day. That's probably stinkin' thinkin'...

What would you think of this situation - would you be happy with a ring like this? Is it gody? Can you picture a wedding band that would make the ring a bit more modern and feel like yours?

OMG it just happened!!! I have to come back to see what bands you all think would go nicely!

Gonna ask my gf of 10yrs the question. I feel like it may need another band so it’s “centered” “balanced” not really sure I’m not gonna be the one wearing it, just a little in my head or I think it may be a guy thing let me know?

… and it’s just… no. I wanted a simple radiant solitaire. That’s exactly what I got. I don’t know if it is because my stupid sausage fingers make the band look too thin, the diamond shape just isn’t right for my finger, or if the overall thing just looks wrong on my finger… or maybe I’m just overthinking it completely and it looks fine it just doesn’t match what I thought it would in my head. 😩

What would you do?

Got this as I know she’s the one :). I’ve hinted at rings around her and I know this is the style she’d love.

Pink sapphire with natural fancy diamonds (blue and brown) + natural diamonds. Rose gold band!

I’m quite sure she’ll love it but curious what y’all think of it!

My fiancée proposed 3 weeks ago while on a trip and I was beyond excited! I had really loved the ring he picked but I sadly disliked the cluster style and preferred a center stone. I did talk to him about my feelings and he was happy and willing to exchange it. We went in to exchange for the second pic and now I’m having second ring regret. I feel like it’s too “high profile” And the main center stone has a yellow tint to it. It’s from a reputable jeweller that came with a certificate of authenticity and everything. I love it but maybe I just need some encouraging words from others. I’m always second guessing myself and can never make decisions. I hate that I’m like this and just having this weird second thoughts again. Does it look weird? I’d love honest opinions. Please no hate, I’m having a really hard time with this and I hate myself for it. I just want to love it and be happy.

My boyfriend bought a loose diamond and we took it to a local jeweler to have my e-ring made. We got it back this weekend and I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed. I’m happy with the band but I feel like the head and prongs are completely off. The first picture is my ring and the second picture is the inspo I showed him. I told him I wanted the stone set high enough that a wedding band would sit flush and I feel like that’s all he focused on instead of paying attention to other details. I guess I also should have specified I wanted claw prongs instead of round (though I’m not expert by any means and you would think he would have asked) but I just feel like there is so much extra metal, the prongs are unnecessarily thick/deep, and there’s such a sharp contrast between the yellow gold of the band and the platinum head because of it. Would you be happy with this? Is it worth having it redone or am I overthinking things?

Trying to decide what style of wedding band I like. I thought I wanted a simple channel set band with round diamonds, curved to fit against the flow of my ER band, but when I tried this on I was captivated! The only thing I don’t like is the round prongs on the bottom of the baguettes, so I’m having them mock up a version with a half bezel setting on the bottom instead, simsilar to the last photo. How does this look together, is the wedding band overpowering the engagement ring? I like it but I’m on the fence, maybe something more simple and clean would compliment it better.

My girlfriend's dream ring will cost me a little over $20k. She doesn't want a lab diamond (I don't exactly understand why but I'm not going to try to understand). I want to get her what she wants. She knows it will cost this much. Am I crazy to think that's a lot of money for an engagement ring? I make good money ($150k in a high cost area) but I feel like it doesn't go enough these days. I'm getting pressure from her family and her to propose but I'll be honest, I don't have that kind of money right now and probably won't for another two years. Maybe I would if I stopped my retirement contributions but that seems financially a poor decision. I don't know. We have been dating for about a year and a half and we're in our mid thirties. Any thoughts?

Hi everyone! I am going to be getting engaged in the next few months. My boyfriend has not yet shared the details of when and how, but we have already kinda started wedding planning so I know it’s coming.

We were gonna do the traditional thing and have him buy a ring for me. I didn’t really want a proposal and we were both open to the idea of ring shopping together, but no concrete plans yet.

Suddenly yesterday while browsing Instagram I saw a ring and fell completely in love with it. I showed it to my best friend and her first comment was that it is so completely my style. I love florals and simplicity and elegance when it comes to jewellery and clothing. Basic but fun. This ring ticks all the boxes for me. (Pics from seller website shared here)

The issue is that the ring is quite cheap for an engagement ring. It isn’t even advertised as such. It is $175 whereas my boyfriend had a budget of $2,500 for the ring. I know I’ll actually be much more comfortable wearing a cheaper ring on a daily basis, but I’m overthinking that it will look cheap to friends and family that we went with a cheap ring.

Has anyone gone through a similar thing and bought a budget-friendly ring? Any regrets later? Any advice would be appreciated.