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a personal question about your e-rings.

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Jaime, on September 21, 2010 at 4:58 PM

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ok, so this will probably sound a little materialistic and self centered i'm sure. i'm not trying to come off this way because it really isn't like that. for brides and brides to be out there that have diamonds on the "smaller" side, do you ever have moments where you feel really self concious about...

Ok, so this will probably sound a little materialistic and self centered i'm sure. i'm not trying to come off this way because it really isn't like that. for brides and brides to be out there that have diamonds on the "smaller" side, do you ever have moments where you feel really self concious about your engagement ring? I have a ring with a brilliant center stone somewhere around .35 carats. its a gorgeous stone and it takes my breath away all the time, but when i'm on different wedding sites i always notice the fact that its a little bit more rare to see rings similar in size to mine. i wouldn't change my ring and i don't want a new one. it just makes me wonder what everyone else thinks when they see it. a friend of mine who lives right in town and is the exact same age has a 1.24ct princess cut that cost her fiance 10 grand! granted it was his life savings, but its what he chose to spend it on. either way, i have had these moments of silly insecurity for a while and i'm cont...

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Crystal · on September 22, 2010 at 11:01 PM
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I wouldn't even like a huge rock! It wouldn't fit my personality or my style at all. I love my princess cut, vintage-y, cute ring. And I wouldn't want it any other way!
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A · on September 23, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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My sister and oldest sister-in-law have teeny tiny diamonds in their engagement rings. In both cases, the couples were just out of college and chose to spend their money on stuff that they felt was more important than the engagement ring, which is really just a symbol. Bro and SIL have been married since 1974, sister since 1986! I've never seen either of them without their engagement rings on since the day they got them. They have both had wonderful lives, successful, raised happy and successful kids, they are financially secure. I think making smart choices at the beginning will equate to smart decisions all down the line. They clearly made smart choices, and that included not blowing their life savings on engagement rings!
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Mrs.Lash · on February 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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I understand completely! I felt that way and felt bad that I was being materialistic. So we changed the centerstone to Aquamarine (saved THOUSANDS) and found a half-finished setting that was AMAZING at a local jeweler. Needless to say its the most beautiful thing I could imagine and totally not what I wanted originally. Its the $4000 ring I wanted at his $1800 budget. Use your imagination and look for bargains....you never know what may pop up!
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Tracy · on October 8, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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I do not believe it is the size of your e-ring, but the symbolism of the love that the two of you share for each other. I LOVE my e-ring and would not change it (or even upgrade it) for anything!!!
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