“I’m Not a Jewelry Girl, but I’m Engaged! Help Me Identify My Ring and Share My Excitement!”
I never thought I’d be someone who’d get swept up in the sparkle of an engagement ring, but here I am—engaged, and completely enamored with this beautiful piece of jewelry my soon-to-be-husband surprised me with! 💍✨
For the longest time, I identified as someone who just didn’t care about jewelry. Maybe it’s because I was focused on other priorities, like raising my kids and navigating life’s various adventures, or perhaps it was just the way I viewed adornments as optional rather than essential. But this ring? It’s a game changer. It holds so much meaning for me, symbolizing a new chapter of love and commitment.
A Little Help, Please!
Now, I confess—I’m not sure what kind of setting this ring has, and I’d love your expertise! Is it a solitaire, a halo, or something else? The stone is breathtaking, but I’m curious about its cut and the overall design. I would really appreciate your insights!
Team #NeverTakeItOff
Additionally, I’ve decided that I’m firmly on team #nevertakeitoff. After my kids, this is the most precious thing I own, and I want to wear it proudly every day. But I do wonder, is that okay? Will it hold up to daily wear, or should I consider any special care?
I’d love to hear your experiences! Do any of you also choose to wear your engagement ring all the time? What have been the pros and cons? And if you took it off for special occasions or cleaning, did you ever feel like you missed it?
Your Turn!
Let’s open up the floor! Share your own experiences with your engagement rings, the settings you love, and how you choose to wear them. If you have tips for someone in my position who is new to this, please spread the love! I can’t wait to get to know this vibrant community of ring enthusiasts and learn from all of you!
Finally, I’ll share a photo of my engagement ring below. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and stories—let’s spark a fun discussion! 💖
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Let’s Celebrate Love!
Ultimately, whether you’re a seasoned jewelry lover or a newbie like me, engagement rings signify something special—love, commitment, and new beginnings. I can’t wait to see your stunning pieces and hear your stories! Thanks for being such an amazing community!




I never took mine off for 35 years and now I run a pottery studio and I can’t get it off over my knuckles. My poor diamond has given new meaning to the word “rock” with all the clay I have embedded in the poor thing.
It’s a lovely ring, congratulations to you both.
That is a perfect ring for a non jewelry girl. It has weight and character without screaming “look at me!” Congratulations on having a person that gets you.
I take mine off in the shower, and when applying hair products but other than that I wear it all the time. (I’m in EMS and my husband thought of that when picking it -it’s a very low setting so my gloves go on and off easily)
That’s a lovely setting! I have an ultrasonic cleaner and it does the trick between jeweler cleaning and maintenance visits! The channels in yours will collect everything so just keep it clean and it will last you a lifetime!
Congratulations! What a beautiful ring. Enjoy it.
I buy no means I’m a jeweler or anything but based off what I’ve read Anytime they use harsh chemicals or are swimming in a pool, You should take it off. If you’re a gardener or do any heavy lifting or gym work I also would suggest taking them off so you don’t deglove your finger. Personally, I wear my ring every single day, and I take it off every day when I shower to ensure that it fits properly still.
your engagement ring should be the last thing you put on in the morning and the first thing you take off at night.
#nevertakeitoff is for lazy people who want filthy rings that eventually get warped and stones fall out. its irresponsible.
It’s very pretty
Gorgeous setting!
I think you have a beautiful ring! I don’t know that much about jewelry but it certainly gorgeous!❤️
That’s lovely!
It’s so beautiful
Congratulations! 😊
It’s a beautiful ring!
Beautiful ✨ enjoyyyy 💍
I’m one of those women who treats her rings like her bra. On just before leaving the house and OFF as soon as I get back! 😆
Prongs are crooked
That’s a very cool ring and looks like an estate consignment. My fave type of ring, they are unique, have a history, and not a trendy “look at me I have what everybody else is getting right now” kind of feel. I also have one, I love it, and I soak mine in Mr Clean, and gently use a toothbrush to clean it. A jeweller told me this many years ago, and it works very well.
I rarely take my rings off, but I do if I’m doing something messy like kneading bread or painting. I also take them off before lifting weights because otherwise I develop a callus on the top of my palm where the ring hits.
Congrats on your engagement, and enjoy your ring!
Congratulations!🎉
Congratulations!! I only take my rings off while cleaning house, showering or doing something messy like yard work. It does go to the jeweler regularly for cleaning and inspection.
I never take my ring off! Not hiking, not showering, not washing dishes.
I only take it off to go swimming or cooking if I’m using my hands a lot (baking, making burgers, etc) but other than that it stays on.
I take my rings off when I’m home. I can’t stand wearing them all the time. I also can’t see giving nice jewelry that kind of abuse. My mom was a never take it off person and kept knocking prongs off her ring. She’s lucky she never lost her diamond.
I never take my rings off. I wore my antique wedding set (almost 100 years old) for almost 20 years but the prongs are thin and I need to have them built back up , so I bought an upgrade ring until I find a jewler I trust to have it out of my sight for an extended amount of time.
This is a very practical ring!! Somebody knows you well. ❤️❤️❤️ It’s the kind of ring I wouldn’t take off, although if I’m cleaning with bleach or something I really do try to remember. I love it when people actually get rings that are gonna hold up to 50+ years of hardcore wear!!!
Channel set diamonds are the bomb! I love this setting because it’s cool and a little blingy but also you aren’t gonna lose your stones.
This looks vintage so just go get the band and prongs checked out at a local reputable jeweler and make sure everything is nice and secure. Try to remember to do that every year — it’s usually free. I’ve always found a non-chain store jeweler for something like this, preferably one like a mom and pop that has a jewelry repair person on site. (Honestly I don’t know if it matters but I don’t trust mall jewelry stores.)
No piece of jewelry should be worn constantly. You need to take it off when sleeping and showering at the very least. In the gym as well.
You also want to take it to a jeweler once a year for inspection and maintenance.
I am a jeweler. You can leave your ring on most of the time. Take it off when using harsh chemicals, using power tools, or doing really dirty work (like gardening). Take it in to your jeweler once a year for a deep clean and prong check. Congrats!
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Congrats! It’s a very cool style and looks to be from an estate jeweler. As you can see from the brightened up photo, it’s got some wear on the bands so you shd probably take it to a jeweler to check the security of the settings.
Congrads! Lovely ring. I would suggest you take it to a jeweler for inspection and cleaning as it has some years on it and parts of the ring can loosen over time naturally and might need some professional care.
Please take it off at the very least in a pool (chlorine corroded gold) and in the gym. Better yet, when you sleep, in the shower as well. It seems to have lasted a while, which is a credit to the craftsmanship, so no reason for it not to last another lifetime for you and many more to come.
It’s very unique and beautiful!! I don’t like having jewelry that looks like everyone else’s. Congratulations!
I used your pictures and put them into ChatGPT. Here’s was the response:
The ring in the photos appears to have a vintage or retro-style setting, likely from the 1980s–early 2000s era, based on its design and construction. Here are the key details visible from the images:
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✅ Setting Style
• The center stone is held in a four-prong solitaire head, which raises the main diamond slightly above the band.
• The band splits into two parallel channels on each side, each containing small round accent stones (likely diamonds).
• These accent stones appear to be channel-set (held between metal walls rather than with individual prongs), a style that was especially popular in men’s and unisex diamond rings in the late 20th century.
• The setting has a structured, almost geometric look, rather than a delicate or filigree design.
This could fall into one of these style categories:
Style
Why it fits
Retro / 1980s–1990s
The wide band, split shank, and channel-set side stones are trademark features of that period.
Unisex or Men’s Engagement Style
The band is substantial and squared, not thin or tapered like many traditional women’s designs.
Semi-Bridal or Anniversary Ring
The side stones and raised center diamond are often seen in “past, present, future” style rings or milestone gifts.
✅ Metal & Stones
• The metal appears to be yellow gold (possibly 10k, 14k, or 18k) with white gold or platinum-tipped prongs around the center stone.
• The small channel stones look like genuine diamonds, but they may be single-cut stones, which are common in older rings.
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✅ What Stands Out
• The ring is not a modern cathedral or halo style—it has a very linear, structured look.
• The two raised channels give it a bold, almost architectural feel.
• The center stone is likely round brilliant, around 0.30–0.60ct based on proportion (estimate only).
I know you’re probably joking to a degree, but please do take it off at least once a week or so lol. Nightly is even better. I’ve seen sooooo many women who “never take their rings off” have to get them cut off because they didn’t realize their rings needed to be resized until it was too late. Plus, taking it off gives you a chance to clean it!
It’s a prong set center with four channel-set shoulders. No piece of fine jewelry is meant for #nevertakeitoff because precious metals are softer than a lot of the built environment. There is low maintenance and high maintenance but no such thing as no maintenance. It should be taken off when using cosmeceutical products, during vigorous activity, and any time you can’t mind your hands. The ring should be periodically inspected and touched up by a jeweler.
I’m not sure about the type of setting but I do want to say congratulations!!