doesn't want a diamond/wants input ?
Since we announced that we would be getting married, I think
I have heard "Where's your ring?" about a hundred times. I'm not
really a jewelry person in the first place, and I'm not quite sure
I like the look of diamonds. I have looked at other colored stones,
but, as someone already mentioned, it is hard to find colored stones
without diamond chips accompanying them. Along with these factors, the
expense seems outrageous to me. I know that it is supposed to be a
symbol of your love, and we are very in love, but do we really need
a stone to say that? I don't think so. But, I noticed that people
were also talking about cubic zirconia. We were looking at the new
Speigel catalog this weekend and there was one ring that I liked--it
happened to be CZ. We may buy it, but I am worried that people will
think that my fiance is cheap and judge him b/c he didn't buy me a
diamond. Has anyone who has a CZ had to deal with questions about
why it is not a diamond? I know what other people think is not
important, but I don't want him to feel bad if he is asked about it(he
is very sensitive).
If you don't tell them it is not a diamond, they most likely won't know.
AND, if for some reason they have superhuman vision and CAN tell, then
simply say this was the ring you liked and it makes no difference to you
that it is CZ. If they think he is cheap, then really, that's THEIR
problem! You know the truth.
First, you REALLY don't need to have a ring to be engaged!! If you don't
WANT a ring, then just tell people that when they are rude enough to ask
"where's your ring?"
I was very ambivalent about an engagement ring. I hadn't worn jewelry
except earrings for years. And I don't like the traditional diamond
solitaire engagement ring. Mark and I did finally choose an engagement
ring that I absolutely love (now it feels weird when i forget to put it
on!)
If you decide you want a ring, it really doesn't matter WHAT it looks
like. There is no law that says you have to have a diamond or ANY stones
at all in your ring. Look around for a month or so before you decide,
look in antique stores or crafts fairs if you want something unusual.
As far as your fiance "looking cheap" just make it clear that whatever
ring you have is what YOU wanted.
ok, i've stayed out of the diamond vs non-diamond thread so far, but here's
my story. my fiance gave me a really beautiful ring, just exactly what i
love to wear, and, while i'm not sure of the exact cost, i'm fairly sure it
didn't cost him more than about $300. it's a victorian promise ring, about
120 years old, with a rose-gold setting