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Does it matter if your ring is real or fake?

Krystal, on April 27, 2010 at 11:53 AM

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My fiance got my ring at Walmart (not gonna lie) It's CZ - It's not real. but I still love it just as much as if it was a real ring. It cost us 60 dollars and he said "He would buy me a real engagement ring eventually" but I told him Id still wear this one even if he bought me another because it's...

My fiance got my ring at Walmart (not gonna lie) It's CZ - It's not real. but I still love it just as much as if it was a real ring. It cost us 60 dollars and he said "He would buy me a real engagement ring eventually" but I told him Id still wear this one even if he bought me another because it's the one he proposed with. A girl at school (when I was still in school) Told me It "wasn't a real engagement ring" and I was really offended by this. She was like "My engagement ring cost 4000 dollars" and I was like "Well Brian doesn't have 4000 dollars to blow on an engagement ring" I care more about him having good credit when we get married than him breaking his bank over a ring.

So that leads to my final question - do you think it matters if your ring is real or not? Personally I dont care (If I got a real ring I'd want it to look the exact same as this one.. and I don't even know how to go about doing that.)

Feel free to post pictures of your rings too!



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  • Nicci
    Master July 2010
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    Hahaha Cabell I just realized we said basically the same about diamonds :-)

    Thanks T&J! I love that pic..its my FHs "man"gement ring because he didn't think it was ok that I had a ring making me taken when we were out but he didn't. Haha we have had a long engagement..I actually get bothered now if he goes out without that ring! It will become his right hand ring tho once we get married cuz we have another one :-)

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  • Not-A-Bridezilla
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    Nope-- very cute pic! And no it doesn't matter-- what matters is that you love him!!

    PS-- you said you were looking for a ring exactly like yours... mine is almost exactly like that except it's 1 CT diamonds. He got it from Shaw's Jewlers! :-D

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  • T&J
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    Very cool idea to have an engagement ring for him...

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  • Heather
    Devoted June 2010
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    I think your ring is beautiful! And replacing it with a diamond 5, 10 years from now, or WHENEVER you're ready would be a great way to celebrate an anniversary. My first ring came from a 25 cent vending machine! NO LIE! He had to move to another state earlier than we planned to start his job, and he said he refused to leave me behind without a ring on my finger! I still wear it on another finger! It's the most precious piece of aluminum in the world =)

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  • Tracey
    Super May 2011
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    I have a friend who got a dirt bike instead of an engagement ring. She's just as engaged as I am!

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  • Tracey
    Super May 2011
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    I do want to add that I think it's all relative. I wanted a nice ring that wouldn't leave us broke and I did want a diamond because I knew that FH could afford one.

    My BFF's ring is 12x the cost of mine but her FH makes a lot more money and they live with his mom so they don't have the same expenses we do right now.

    Our rings are both special, though!

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  • JJ
    Master December 2009
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    I think it's fine, if you are ok with it. Nothing wrong with it at all.

    I hate when people try to impose their choices on other people. Like just because you had a fancy wedding does not mean everyone should have one. Or just because you eloped does not mean everyone should elope or just have a courthouse wedding.

    There are a lot of negative people out there trying to get you down to make themselves feel better.

    Don't let them.

    Just be happy with your FH and your future.

    Take care and Congrats!!!

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  • Elizabeth
    Devoted May 2010
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    LOVE this thread. Here's the deal: diamonds are not rare. Rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tsavorite, those are rare gems. The diamond market is controlled by people who lke money and supported by uninformed consumers. That said, diamonds ARE pretty. BUT if you can find something with the same qualities (sparkle, hardness, etc) then why would you pay 10x the amount for it? No offense to any diamond lovers, I'm just saying, no one should feel bad or required to have a diamond. Even if they were very rare, none of us should feel like we must have unrealistic material tokens as a sign of love.

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  • Lenora
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    Love that pic Nicci!

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  • Patricia Fearon
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    Good for you in saying something back to that chic! It doesn't matter what your ring is or how real or not it is... The meaning behind that ring is real and that's what matters... It is true... the one he proposes with is the most important to you regardless.... I agree with that 100%. I wanted something a little different than what I got, but I do love the one my now husband picked for me and I wouldn't trade it in a million years...

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  • Iguanatan
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    Your ring is stunning, and real and don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise! (Argh,stupid shallow people piss me off!) Hugs!

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  • Former MDLS now Mrs. K
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    Some people are so f******* shallow. So what if it didn't cost $4,000 or if it is CZ and not a diamond. Your FH gave it to you and as long as you are happy with it, f*** what everyone else says! Don't listen to what some people may say!! I can't stand people like that!! Can you tell, lol!!

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  • Cabell
    Master May 2010
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    I will say, a nice thing about diamonds is that they're HARD, so you're less likely to damage them. But sapphires (and rubies, which are actually just red sapphires) are just as hard. And of course, any of this stuff can be lab-created so that it's much less expensive (and not contributing to human suffering in developing nations).



    But yeah, I like sparkle. Don't really care about expensive. :p

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  • Cabell
    Master May 2010
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    Oops, not JUST as hard--ALMOST as hard. On the 1-10 scale, diamonds are a 10 and sapphires/rubies are a 9.

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  • Jennifer Sherman
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    I am sorry someone was so rude to say that to you! Just to give you some perspective. I sell CZ and diamonds in the store and the majority that sell are CZ. Your ring is gorgeous and it came from his heart. Dont get frustrated! I think its great that you love it

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  • Princess 2011
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    It mattered to me but that's just me. it wasn't the size i wanted but i still excepted it. it was the thought that counted in the end and i will get the wedding ring that i like. it all depends on what you like and say.

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  • Kathy
    Master July 2010
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    The ring you love is the ring you love. "Real" or not.

    Certainly, get married with the ring you love....down the road, you can always upgrade, if that is what you want to do.

    Do be careful with a CZ...as they do not wear as well as diamonds...as in, a CZ will suffer cloudiness after a while, with washing your hands and all.

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  • Nicci
    Master July 2010
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    Thanks Lenora! I just realized the ring didn't really show up..stupid glare

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