- ellumina
- 3 years ago
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- books_and_diamonds
- 3 years ago
- Bunnyang
- 3 years ago
- Wedding: July 2012
I’ve never heard of ‘shrinkage’ being a thing beyond what happens to cold dicks…So no.
- nykkee
- 3 years ago
- Wedding: May 2017
- hisfavoritewife
- 3 years ago
I haven’t experienced shrinkage, but I have experienced a change of tastes over the years. My husband doesn’t mind and it hasn’t been a financial burden on us as I have paid for my new set myself.
I am much more sentimental about the man than I am the jewelry. The more I learn about diamond and vintage cuts/settings, the more my passion for them grows (to include possibly going through the graduate gemologist course). My current set symbolizes both my passion for my marriage and my passion for old cuts.
Personally, I don’t see why it would be an issue or frowned upon (as it seems by some of the comments in this thread) if an individual or couple decides to swap out rings. It’s really no one’s business but theirs.
- khaleesi13
- 3 years ago
- Wedding: July 2017
I agree and disagree with PP. I do think that shrinkage IS a thing, and it’s not always because you’re materialistic. Sometimes you receive something that you love, but it’s not quite what you had envisioned, and over time it might not “wow” you as much as it once did. Not all bees that have mentioned shrinkage have done so to justify an upgrade, but are just being honest about how they feel. Such feelings aren’t easy to share with your SO and sometimes it’s better not to. I do agree that I have a difficult time thinking of upgrading my ring. It’s so sentimental to me I don’t think I could. At most, perhaps one day I can get a nicer ring in addition to what I have now, and swap them out from time to time. I can’t imagine getting rid of my ring altogether. However I imagine upgrading might be easier if you picked the ring together or he let you chose, because it’s not quite the same as him going out and surprising you with his best. In one instance you’re kind of saying he didn’t chose a good enough ring, in another, you’re admitting you aren’t satisfied with your own choice. Different sentiments in my opinion.
- khaleesi13
- 3 years ago
- Wedding: July 2017
- ladyvk
- 3 years ago
- Wedding: October 2017
Mine is a 1/2 carat princess cut and I’ve yet to experience the phenomenon of shrikage (otherwise known as keeping up with everyone around you).
Would I ever upgrade my ring? No.
Would I maybe change the setting my diamond is in? Maybe, but only because I just got the ring back from being resized and it looks crooked to me (Though no one else sees it).
- hisfavoritewife
- 3 years ago
…”(otherwise known as keeping up with everyone around you).“
This is the exact type of stereotyping that just makes me 🤦♀️.
- TBaker1121
- 3 years ago
- Wedding: September 2010
I have experienced shrinkage with other stones I have had in the past (yey to my jeweler who lets me “upgrade” LOL) that were bigger than the stone I have now. I have not experienced shrinkage with my current stone, but I go through all sorts of waves with my ring. Tastes/likes/styles change. I really like my current ring and center stone but I cant promise it will be a forever deal LOL. I say everyone should do whatever they want. 🙂 People can have all sorts of opinions about upgrading or keeping an original ring for a lifetime. I see nothing wrong with either as long as the ring wearer is happy 🙂