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I think that ring is beautiful! I'd be really happy for a friend or family member who had that ring. It's special because its unique. It's not really up to your family or friends to determine what your ring should look like, so just rock it and don't worry about what other people say. Has anybody actually come out and said they thought you needed a traditional solitaire?
That's a tough one. People can be so inconsiderate. I think your ring is beautiful and love the non-traditional engagement rings that are out there. Depending on who it is and what the reaction is, I'd either try to shrug it off, or be honest about how their comment made you feel.
I know I've read some posts with bees who have a great comeback, so hopefully they'll post here and you'll have that perfect reply when someone makes an inconsiderate comment!
If you're happy, then be proud and don't let others get you down.
I think your ring is lovely, and you should not care (as hard as it may be) about what others think of it.
However, you say you cringe to show people your ring, which leads me to believe you don't love it yourself. Do you think your FI would be offended if you let him know that while you love it, its not what you envisioned. Maybe you could trade it in for something of the same cost, but that is more your liking? Not sure how he would feel about this, but it might be an option?!
Simple answer: you can't. You cannot control how other people will react. You cannot make anyone accept anything. You're the one who has to be comfortable and confident. The love of your life asked you to be with him forever and gave you a beautiful piece of jewelry. That's romantic, and screw people who have something negative to say about it!
Not actually to my face, but behind my back....I heard it from my friend. She's always be very traditional and thinks that I should get a better ring. I, on the other hand, think that it's the symbol that's more important. I can easily buy my own ring, but felt really proud of my bf for doing the right thing even in these hard times.
Thanks for your reply....
Thank you for your comments and encouragement. You're all right about this...Specially sunshinebride's answer....I can't control what other people will say, only how I react to what they say. I think I should just let them comment what they want and concentrate more about our relationship and love than anything else....
Thank you!!!
You could always get the traditional solitaire as a wedding ring if it is really important to you to have one. I think Ashlee Simpson had a diamond pave band for engagement and then the solitaire for the wedding.
your ring is so beautiful, I wouldn't worry about what other people say.
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My boyfriend proposed to me but the ring didn't come after 2 months, on my birthday, no less. However, when I looked at the ring, it wasn't what I expected. My bf went with the ring that he could afford and with the most weight, instead of going for the traditional solitaire.
Although I felt sincerely happy and don't really mind the lack of diamond and so on, my friends and family have a different view. Whenever I tell anybody I'm engaged, I almost cringe to show them my ring because of what they'll say [from prior experience].
My question is, how can I announce to people that I'm engaged and have them accept the fact that my ring is non-traditional?
I've attached a photo of the ring....
Thanks for your replies in advance...
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