What Do You Think About My Engagement Ring? Let’s Spark a Conversation!
Hey everyone! 💍✨
I’m excited to share my engagement ring with you all and hear your thoughts! This beautiful piece is more than just jewelry—it’s a symbol of love, commitment, and a fantastic journey ahead. I can’t wait to see what everyone thinks and to get inspired by your stunning rings too!
Here’s My Ring: [Insert Image]
Why I Chose This Design:
When I was picking an engagement ring, I wanted something unique that reflected our relationship. The centerpiece is a [insert gem type], which I find mesmerizing because of its [insert characteristics: color, brilliance, etc.]. The cut is a [insert cut], which adds a [insert description about the cut, e.g., vintage or modern flair] to it. The band is made of [insert type of metal], which complements the stone perfectly!
Let’s Discuss:
- Style: What do you think of the overall style? Does it match current trends or is it more timeless?
- Gem Preferences: For those in the community who may have gem expertise, what are your thoughts on the choice of [gem type]? Is there something else you think would complement or elevate the design?
- Cut vs. Setting: Do you believe the cut of the stone is more important than the setting or vice versa? I would love to hear your opinions on how these two aspects come together!
- Personal Stories: Share your engagement ring stories! What made you say “yes” to your ring? Did you have a favorite design in mind or was it a delightful surprise?
Learn & Share:
This community is a fantastic place for learning and sharing. If you have insights about ring care, the meaning behind different gems, or even how to choose the perfect engagement ring for your partner, please share!
Future Purchases:
If you’re currently searching for the perfect ring or planning future purchases, what are your must-haves? Any tips for navigating the vast array of choices out there?
Let’s celebrate love and spark a vibrant conversation about engagement rings! I can’t wait to read your thoughts and see your beautiful rings too! 💖
Feel free to post photos, ask questions, or share experiences below. Happy discussing!
…can we see it on your finger?
I would love to see it on your finger. That’s change the whole look of the ring.
I understand the feeling of being off put by other reactions when it’s not genuine but if you love it that’s all that matters
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Do you actually like it? Because that’s really important
I typically don’t like cluster rings because they can look like they are trying to appear to be a solitaire. but if the stones are used in an interesting way I think it’s cool. I’ve never seen stones around the side of the middle square like this and I think it’s unique and cool!
The ring itself isn’t ugly at all, I think the issue is that it’s a lot of small diamonds pretending to be one big one. If it wasn’t so obviously in the shape of a princess cut diamond with the prongs and all it would look a lot better.
I don’t like it but it’s just because it’s not my style. I don’t like gold or square cut rings. Again, completely my preference! This is your ring, as long as you love it that’s all that matters as you’re the one wearing it!
I think your ring is oddly masculine and yes it’s very ugly. IMO. If you like it then you rock it. Cluster rings are easy to hate on. I find it interesting that this type of ring is still out there in the wild when moissanite and lab diamonds offer a really lovely alternative for a great price.
It’s ugly
Do you like it? That is what matters? Personally I would have preferred a lab diamond in one shape in the middle!
You liking it is all that matters! It isn’t my style, but I’m insanely picky and made my fiance a canva of what I wanted when he was ring shopping
Not my personal favorite but I do think the shape looks amazing on you and if it makes you happy that’s all that matters. This is just my two cents, as a person who works in a jewelry store I think it would be better if you had gotten a larger stone in the center only because I get a lot of people with cluster rings and the smaller stones keep popping out. I had a beautiful couple the other day come in and their diamond kept popping out. It was the second time they came back within two months. Trust me if there’s no warranty on it the bill does keep racking up. But that’s just my opinion and something to look out for.
I understand the lukewarm responses. I would also have to muster some enthusiam if my friend presented this ring to me. But it’s *your* ring and there’s no law that your friends have to like it in order for you to like it.
I def think you’re always going to get people who don’t like something if it’s not the norm. And people have strong and emotional opinions about engagement rings because of the meaning behind them. There are plenty of us who like something a bit (or a lot) different to a plain band with a solitaire diamond. I would try not to overthink it, they probably hadn’t even thought of such a ring existing and are processing it still but know they need to say something nice.
I personally inherited a half hoop ring recently, and it took a while to like it because I felt like it kind of cut my finger off weirdly due to it being quite straight across. But I always loved watching the sparkle – it’s mesmerising! In fact I am not sure if a single, bigger diamond would have quite such a lovely effect. Anyway I no longer have any issues with mine, I always loved it but just took a while to warm to it aesthetically. Also turns out I was just having some weird feelings about my fingers cos I usually have longish nails and at that point I had cut them down so they looked different 😅
For me I wouldn’t choose your exact ring but that’s more because I wouldn’t want a square shape. I really love clusters and halos of quite a variety so I definitely appreciate the style, it’s just that I would have the end result a bit different if it were mine. I do think it looks beautiful on you 😍
I’m not a fan of cluster rings due to needing to clean them constantly and the risk of losing stones. I’d personally prefer a moissanite solitaire instead but that’s just my preference and it’s your ring, so only you need to love it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Honestly, it’s not my style. I really don’t like cluster rings. But if you were in front of me showing her off I would never yuck your yum
Sis…don’t let other people taint your opinion on your ring. You’re greeting a lukewarm reception because cluster rings are not really trendy right now. But trendy is just an opinion. It looks beautiful, it’s yours, and someone who loves you picked it out because it was beautiful to them as a symbol of love.
You said that you love it so don’t worry about how people receive it because your opinion is the only one that matters. It’s unique so it will not be everyone’s cup of tea but who cares? He could’ve gotten a [$80 ring to look like everyone else](https://www.karatlove.com/diamond-white-radiant-cut-classic-engagement-ring-in-925-sterling-silver-10eg1055.html) but people would still have something to say. Plus marriage is about communication so if you stop loving it for whatever reason, let him know you want to change it and with some input from you, he should be okay with it.
So wear it with pride and CONGRATULATIONS!
Not particularly. My opinion.
It is very pretty, really catches the light and looks fantastic on your hand. I’ve witnessed reactions to a similar style ring when a coworker got engaged, there was a lot of gossip that her fiancé had the money for a more traditional ring with a single center stone, which is what she wanted, but bought that style because at the time (early 2000s) it cost so much less. It started a big conversation in our office about the price of a ring not being a measure of the relationship and that if the couple loved it, then that was all that mattered. I think she felt much better and the stupid gossip stopped.
Two weeks later she told us he was making a substantial down payment on a luxury car and she sadly said that it was 2x the cost of the ring she wanted. Turned out, the car was for her! Maybe she would’ve preferred the ring, but the smile on her face when she brought that car to work the 1st time was amazing!
I’m saddened that people you’ve shown it to have been so rude.
IMHO, they should be congratulating you on your engagement and conveying the sentiment that if you’re happy with your ring, that’s all that matters.
What I think of your ring does not mean anything. (I do like it for its uniqueness, though.) This should be a very happy time for you.
***YOU*** matter, not anyone else.
And, from this internet stranger, I wish you a very heartfelt…**Congratulations!!** 🤍🤍
It looks like it belongs on your finger. If others don’t like it don’t let it bother you. They aren’t engaged to the man you are. The ring was bought for you. It’s what is within budget. You shouldn’t go into debt to be engaged. Best wishes on your engagement and may you have many happy years ahead of you.
I hate to sound harsh but It’s ugly and looks like a cheap mall kiosk ring that will turn your finger green. You can get a better looking ring on Amazon than this one. It’s giving 1999. But if you like it then…
It’s unique and it’s like… geometrically satisfying (I can’t figure out a better way to phrase it.)
As long as you love it and what it represents for you is all that matters! I love that you stayed in your and your partners budget. It really bothers me when women insist on rings their partners can’t afford! Congratulations!
Ehh it’s not for me, but if you like it, I’m happy for you. I also think ovals are too trendy, but tons of women love them. What matter is what you like!
If I were to venture a guess, it seems like your friends think your fiance tried too hard to make a big diamond happen with a lot of little diamonds, instead of just springing for a big diamond. Natural, lab, sapphire, moissanite, doesn’t matter. It’s not a matter of cost so much as the design looks cheap(er) because a lot of littles to make 1 big always looks that way, like gluing a bunch of off-cut stew beef to make a steak. Just buy the damn steak, even if it’s top sirloin cause beef is insane right now.
I am personally not a fan of cluster or pave rings where a bunch of tiny stones are trying to masquerade as a much larger stone. I would rather see a single, smallish stone, being totally honest about it’s size. However, it does look really pretty on your hand and since you love it, that is all that matters!
It’s not for me, but neither are a lot of the large single solitaires posted here. Personally, I find large clusters especially with the hidden halo to look a bit costume-y (but again that’s how I feel about 3ct+ stones too).
Your friends should do a better job of faking it though. When a friend comes to me super excited about their new car, I don’t go on about how much I hate cars. I say “oh that looks great!” and then I ask them questions and show genuine interest. I am never going to be as excited about my friends’ engagement rings as I was about my own, but I still look at it and find something to compliment because I know they’ll appreciate that and that’s how people show (and feel) excitement and care.
Personally, I would be super disappointed if I was given this ring. Aside from not liking gold, I really dislike the use of lots of small diamonds to try and look like a large one. There’s something very dated and cheap about it
That said, I have friends who LOVE this style. It really comes down to personal preference, so if you love it then nothing else matters
If you like it, that’s what matters. However you’ve asked for opinions so I’ll give mine. In a situation where a friend/family member received this ring and is showing it to me, I would ask how they feel about it. Ultimately, they are the one who has to wear it so I would go off of their reaction to it.
Everyone’s reaction is based on the fact that THEY would not want a ring like that, but YOU do. That being said, I personally would be extremely disappointed to receive this ring myself but I understand that your engagement ring is not about me.
As long as you like it, that’s all that matters.
Congratulations!
If you like it, then I LOVE it ❤️❤️❤️
It seems incredibly masculine which isn’t my taste.
Which is great because it’s not mine to love, it’s yours and that is all that matters. The only thing a friend should be doing is gushing about it. Hell I don’t know you and I can find several nice things to say.
It’s not my style, but who cares what I or anyone else thinks. If you’re happy with it and it allowed you guys to stay in budget (great job BTW, most people way overspend), that is all that matters.
No. But if you like it i love it.
All that matters is what you think. I LOVE my ring, mine is a little different and not for everyone but I love it and that’s all that matters. If you love it don’t worry a second about what anyone else says!