Title: “When Jewelry Stores Don’t Love Your Rings: A Personal Experience and an Open Discussion”
Hey everyone! 💍✨
I wanted to share an experience I had recently while shopping for some additional pieces that would complement my engagement rings. Let’s just say, it didn’t go as nicely as I had hoped!
After sharing a little backstory about my rings—my unique style and how they were chosen for their timeless appeal—I felt confident and excited to explore new jewelry options. However, as soon as I entered the store, the sales staff’s body language and comments suggested they weren’t fans of my choices. They even implied that my rings were a bit “too unconventional” for their traditional collection. Ouch, right?
This experience made me wonder: What is it about jewelry stores that causes some staff to dismiss certain styles or preferences? Isn’t jewelry supposed to be a personal expression of love and individuality?
Let’s Dive Into This Together!
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Have You Faced Similar Experiences?
Have you ever felt judged for your ring choices at a jewelry store? How did it make you feel, and did it impact your purchasing decision? -
The Importance of Personal Style
Jewelry should reflect who we are. What are some unique features of your engagement rings that you love and believe represent you or your partner? -
Learning From Each Other
From cuts to settings, gems to styles—this community thrives on sharing knowledge and personal stories! What tips or tricks do you have when choosing a ring that truly represents you? -
Is There a Time for Tradition?
While some may prefer classic, timeless styles, others lean towards the contemporary or avant-garde. Is there a place for both in the jewelry world? How can stores better cater to diverse tastes? -
Embracing Individuality Over Trends
Trends come and go, but personal style is forever. How do you stay true to yourself when faced with external influences?
Show Off Your Rings! 💖
I would love to see your beautiful engagement rings! Whether they’re classic, custom-made, vintage, or something entirely otherworldly, let’s celebrate the unique love stories they represent! Share your photos and let us know the details that make them special to you!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences! Let’s support one another in our journey to find or celebrate the perfect pieces of jewelry. Remember, your rings deserve love just as much as you do! 💕
Feel free to comment below and let’s get the conversation rolling! 🌟
I’ve never, ever heard of a jewellery store assistant speaking to anyone like that. How unprofessional, true jewellery lovers work in the area for the love of jewels. The Jeweller / Store owner would be horrified too if they’d heard such awful “drivel” from a staff member. Your rings are very beautiful and what lovely sentiments to have your Grandma on your life journey with your hubby. Enjoy your rings they are very, very pretty and in my opinion the girl in the jewellery store was probably jealous or perhaps she’s recently broken up from her fiancé. However that does not give her the right to insult a prospective customer‼️ Best wishes from Australia 🦘🐨🇦🇺💐
In a similar tone, but not similar circumstances. I went ring shopping for the first time 2 months ago.
Anyhow, the first place he took me to, they had to buzz us in, and the door was locked. I thought maybe this was normal? place was absolutely stuffy. Very posh place. Everyone looked pretentious.
But i didn’t have a second to try and get out. The lady who let us in grabbed me basically, had an older couple who were seated in front of a glass case get up so I could sit. I very kindly refused to sit. She insisted. I declined, obviously overwhelmed. Said I just want to look around.
She thrust a diamond ring at me and urged me to try it on so we can see what shape I like. I refused because I didn’t have any intention to try anything on yet, I just wanted to take it all in. Tried two more times with 2 more rings before backing down, and I was too polite to walk away. We looked around briefly and GTFO of there.
On the way home, we passed a small brick downtown shop for used rings. He asked if I’m still up to maybe check it out. I hesitantly accepted. Walked in, and it was small. The lady looked up at me and said hello. Asked if she could help, I said I’d like to look.
She let me look for 15 minutes until I ooooh’d at a ring. Asked if I’d like to see. We were there for 45 minutes chatting. They’re recreating a beautiful old vintage marquis for me using two rings, so you can imagine the cost of that. Paid a deposit that day.
Salespeople! Read your client and adjust to their vibe. I work in sales my whole life, and finally, on that day, I understood why you should match energy.
Firstly I love them and I personally WOULD wear these! If I saw your set in person I’d stop you to ask about it! Heirloom pieces are priceless and I love the mix of old-new and combination metals/shapes. I hope it feels magical to wear them.
Secondly, it rubs me the wrong way when even a well intentioned comment includes “not my style” because it’s often unnecessary and doesn’t feel good to hear. So for somebody to insult you on top of that, especially a professional…?! It gives me secondhand embarrassment on their behalf. Rude, miserable, weird and unflattering behavior. I’m sorry your rings caught a stray!
She a ho€ for that tbh. I think it’s beautiful and I love the little snake ring too
Oh my god sorry unrelated but where did you get that snake ring??? I have the exact same one, with rubies that was passed down from my mother that I wear every single day. I’ve never seen the exact same one before until now
Not my style, but their comments were inappropriate.
They are beautiful rings – and what a treasure to be wearing something from your great-grandmother.
That woman at the jewelry shop sounds miserable. I am sorry you had to deal with her.
Umm this isn’t my style either but I can see beauty where it clearly is. Your ring is truly beautiful and if you love it that’s really all that matters
I would have told her F off and that she has no style and shouldn’t be working with public. Beautiful rings!
First thing I thought was “wow, I love that ring.” She had to have been jealous or smth, it’s beautiful.
I’d leave an appropriately nasty google review.
Highly recommend putting them on blast.
The rings are pretty, but that’s not the point. The point is the jeweler was very rude and also unprofessional.
I think your rings totally go together. I’m firmly in the “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say nothing at all” camp so I wouldn’t be saying this if I didn’t mean it. I love your set!
Hope you told her to F off! So inappropriate, its beautiful and congrats!
Ew that was so rude of her. I think your rings look gorgeous!
I think they’re beautiful together and I love that the wrap was your great grandmother’s. I hope you told the lady at the jewelry store to ingest a satchel of Richards. 😉(Or at least write her a bad review on Google!)
As an aside, I looooooovw your pinky ring
I think it’s beautiful!
This happened to me and my mom, too. It’s hurtful. Perhaps it’s time to ring the owner?
They look beautiful 😍 As for that woman that was extremely unprofessional, theres no reason to pass personal remarks like that. Find another jeweller: they dont deserve your custom
I don’t know if I would trust someone who already said they don’t think the diamond is real.
I think it looks cool! It’s a unique and stylized piece! Very art deco almost!
I really love this ring set actually. I usually don’t like rings that are too different but this is GORGEOUS and looks so good together. In addition it has beautiful sentiment. Wear it in good health. I’m not sure I would have given her my business.
I love your set!! Very unique and love the meaningful ring. I have my husband’s Maternal Grandmothers ring. I love that it is sentimental. Some people are just straight up LAME LOL
Just came here to say: I absolutely adore your rings. Both are stunning, I love the family history and you paired both beautifully.
How rude. I’m sorry you were spoken to like that. Hope you find another jeweller for your lovely rings.
I think you did a lovely job pairing them together! Beautiful and unique! How unprofessional of them!
That is super inappropriate on her part. But not only that, it says a lot about her actual love and passion for what she does. Anyone who really loves jewellery will love all types of jewellery, not just ones that are mainstream, or fit within her idea of what “looks good”.
Why am I imagining Kristen Wiig’s character from Bridesmaids when she’s working @ the jewelry store 😆 please review them
She a jealous tw@t. Lol maybe cause she didn’t get commission from a sale or she just got her snarky ass dumped, ignore her. She has no cooth,class or style. Your ring is beautiful and the sentiment makes it priceless.
They do that so that you can purchase another one from them
Very cheeky. I would make an recension on Google Maps 🤣