My fiance recently bought my an engagement ring. It is white gold with a ruby center and 3 diamonds on each side. I love it has I have always wanted an engagement ring with a ruby center but some people have been very rude when they see it. They ask why he didn’t get a diamond instead and imply he is cheap. How should I respond to these people?
19 Responses
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I know those types of people. I have a blue sapphire and people have made those comments. Even going as far as to suggest he get me a "real" ring. My advice is to say that this is the ring you have always wanted and it means so much more to you because he cared enough not get you a cookie cuter diamond ring like every girl gets and got you the ring you have dreamed of since like forever. It means he listened and knows you which means he loves you. You don’t have to justify the ring or even say anything back to them if you really don’t want to; but if you want to tell them they’re being rude then you can do that also. Just remind them it’s your ring and if you love it then that’s all that matters. They don’t have to love it because it isn’t theirs. Besides how you feel about it is really the only opinion that matters besides his and if you’re both happy with it then you have the right ring!
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tell them this is the ring you wanted. And that you didn’t want a diamond center. It’s not all about the cost of things…..
It still may have costed a pretty penny….
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I would just say, "I love it. It’s exactly what I wanted." Leave it at that. They’ll get the message.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tell them the truth. Because thats what you wanted and asked for. Or mention the whole blood diamond thing as you look at their ring :p
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tell them its your wedding ring, his your husband, and your happy with what you and him both share
and for all those lowlifes that give you a hassle about our ring are probably just jealous of difference
Jealousy derives from hate,
hope i helped
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Just tell them that he got you exactly what you wanted, and that’s a major plus.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
tell them that he got you exactly what you wanted and to fu** off basically. Gosh I hate people like that. Congrats btw
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
say screw you! how dare people be so rude and make comments like that. tell them that you have always wanted a ring like that with a ruby center rather than a diamond. its really the thought that counts, he remembered you’ve always wanted a ring like that and he fufilled your wish so that’s all that matters forget those people, some people are so wrapped up in that kind of stuff. diamond rings fancy clothes and cars its really dumb
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tell them it is the ring you wanted. I have a yellow gold ring (which is out of style and I know that) becuase I personally like that better. It is your ring and as long as you like it then it doesn’t matter. There are at least 3 women I know of on WeddingWire.com that have colored center stones though so you are not alone.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Excuse me, don’t mean to be ugly or rude but so many people are worried about what other people think, Is this not the ring of your dreams from the man of your dreams?? But, I know about other people who are just rude and stupid enough to say things, just cut them off at the pass, so to speak. Say oh, let me show you my engagement ring, isn’t it beautiful I designed it myself and he made all my dreams come true and knock the wind out of their sails and sail along on your merry way and leave the dumb and ignorant behind.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I can’t believe someone would actually say something like that to you!
I would be like I like rubies better than diamonds, it’s what I wanted and that’s all that matters. The end.
Congrats!
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tell them you got what YOU wanted, not what was going to impress others. Based on this question I think you’re probably too young to be getting married anyway, adults wouldn’t bother with such nonsense.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Say something like, "Pfft, why would I want the exact same thing every other girl has? Especially when they’re not even rare."
Which, if you didn’t know, is true. The big jewelry companies own their own mines, and they restrict the release of diamonds to inflate their prices.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
oh wow, honestly colored engagement rings are in; i want a hello kitty engagement ring it isn’t a diamond or anything but more expensive. i know people say oh its hello kitty and think its cheap or whatever for those for don’t anything about hello kitty. But an engagement ring is what you want. Hey you are engaged, and they probably aren’t right lol.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
"Actually, it’s exactly what I wanted. I know it’s not a traditional one like yours but …. oh wait – you don’t have one."
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
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If you painted the Mona Lisa some people would have a lame comment about it too.
Their heart is not in the right place, yours is.
Your ring sounds really nice, I wish you and your fiancee the best of luck.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tell them you were going for originality instead of convention.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
"I wanted something unique rather than what every body’s uncle wears…besides a good ruby costs ‘ever so much more’ than a diamond, you know"…..then smile SMUGLY.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Try saying, "Wow, that was really rude. You must be so embarrassed!" Then just change the subject. I wouldn’t give these jerks the validation that having a conversation about your actual taste and preferences would do.