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EricaL
Just Said Yes April 2019

Lost my engagement ring... completely beside myself

EricaL, on January 21, 2018 at 1:13 AM

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Hello Ladies, 4 days ago I took my beautiful to ring off to cut meat, I put in on the counter like I’ve done 100 times before and... well... it’s gone. I’ve been searching nonstop ever since. High and low. I took my dog to the vet for X-rays to see if he swallowed it... nothing. I prayed to St....
Hello Ladies,
4 days ago I took my beautiful to ring off to cut meat, I put in on the counter like I’ve done 100 times before and... well... it’s gone. I’ve been searching nonstop ever since. High and low. I took my dog to the vet for X-rays to see if he swallowed it... nothing. I prayed to St. Anthony... nothing (so far). I searched other forums to see where other people had found theirs to give me new ideas on where to search... nothing. I’m starting to think I accidentally threw it in the garbage which is long gone by now just because it’s no where to be found. I’m literally beside myself and We didn’t have insurance to cover the whole ring (only the diamond apparently). I thought it was but it’s not covered, talk about a dagger to the heart. The thing was expensive and we just bought a house so we cannot afford another one. I just miss it. I know it is just an object, and just a symbol of our love for eachother but damn does this suck. Has anyone else ever lost their ring and swore it was gone forever and then they found it? I’m grasping for any sort of hope here.

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  • plangalCG
    VIP May 2018
    plangalCG ·
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    Just adding my hopes that you find it! Hugs!!!!
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  • Victoria
    VIP October 2018
    Victoria ·
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    So not my ring, but this did happen to my cousin! She lost her engagement ring after she got married. After a while of searching high and low for it her husband told her if she wanted one to go to Kohls and find a cheap one she liked to wear with her band.

    A couple of years later, maybe 2 she had surgery and was laid up in bed for a bit. She went into her bedside table to look for something and lo and behold, there was her ring!

    Here's hoping you find yours too!
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  • C
    Master July 2018
    Cuoghi ·
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    I'm glad you have insight that it is just an object but that is still heart breaking! My aunt lost her center store many years ago and never found it. Luckily insurance covered it. My grandma also lost her in the....sink disposal! You do you have time limit on insurance claim, so even if they can't replace the ring, at least get to compensation for the stone and start a new ring fund.
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  • KarenO
    Master June 2018
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    I'm so sorry to hear that and hope you find it. I once lost the center stone from my grandmom's engagement ring that I wear every day - I lost it while walking my dog in the park, and there really was no way to find it. We replaced the stone with a cz for now, but I'm still sad that I lost the original stone.

    FH and I also lost an envelope of money on vacation once. We looked everywhere and under everything in the condo for more than an hour, and couldn't find it at all. Several hours later, he had the idea to look under the bed again, and it was somehow wedged between two storm windows that were stored under the bed, which we had checked already but somehow didn't see.

    Hope you find it! You never know the weird places that something can wind up.

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  • EricaL
    Just Said Yes April 2019
    EricaL ·
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    Omg!!! 25 years! There is a small gap behind my cabinet... I near climbed inside with a flashlight to see if it fallen onto the little ledge underneath. That’s my hope, that in 5 years when we redo the kitchen it will pop up. Thanks!
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  • EricaL
    Just Said Yes April 2019
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    If this helps one person then I’ll be happy. Yeah apparently regular home owners insurance only covers part of the ring and then their is a deductible so you end up getting a very very small percentage of it back. I’d rather take the deductible money and spend it on one of those nicer “man-made” diamond rings on Etsy so it acts as a nice place holder until the day I (hopefully) find it!
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  • EricaL
    Just Said Yes April 2019
    EricaL ·
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    I just wanted to thank everyone that replied! You have all made me feel a lot better about this, how it could possibly turn up down the road and how it could have also been worse (mine wasn’t a family heirloom). Also everyone was so supportive and nice, no nasty comments which is why I came here in the first place. I’m kicking myself for not putting it in a safer spot, but I was cutting raw meat, saw it on my finger and took it off, too much work to walk through the house with contaminated hands and what not. Oh well. I’m feeling better about it today.
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  • Amanda
    Expert June 2018
    Amanda ·
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    I found my promise ring in the laundry chute. Check there if you have one.
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  • Beaches
    Savvy August 2018
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    Oh no! I know it's irreplaceable but I hope it was insured. So sorry. This is a big fear of mine.
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  • rinny831
    Dedicated June 2018
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    I’m so sorry this happened to you!

    i’m not sure what the garbage system is in your area, but where I grew up all the garbage got taken to a waste treatment plant where they sorted through the garbage to pick out recyclable items. I’m not sure how common that is, but on the off chance that your area is the same way, maybe you could call the plant and see if they found your ring. I went on a tour of the plant when I was in elementary school and they told us that the workers occasionally found cards with money and other valuable things.
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  • Jurnee
    Expert May 2019
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    Have you had any children in the house house? Or do you have some? I took mine off while cleaning and about had a panic attack when I couldn't find it. I eventually found it in the living room under the ottoman as my daughter likes to try it on and neglected to ask. Just a possibility.
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  • hi_bride
    Dedicated October 2018
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    Ughhhh I’m so sorry Smiley sad I hope you find it
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  • K
    Beginner January 2019
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    I’m heartbroken for you! 😢 I truly pray that you find it! I couldn’t imagine losing mine! I work as an RN and always double check it when I take off gloves! I don’t have it insured yet, but will do so ASAP! I hope and pray that you find it; how long was it off? What was it near?? Did you have trash around it or could it have knocked into the trash can? Keep us informed!!!
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  • Danielle
    Super March 2018
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    I am so sorry and hope it turns up soon. A lady at my work lost her ring last week and it was in a pair of gloves she had on the night before.

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  • Arlena
    Just Said Yes November 2017
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    As you already mentioned "I’m starting to think I accidentally threw it in the garbage which is long gone by now just because it’s nowhere to be found"- I also think the same. I found my lost wedding ring inside the mini bin that was bought from Toronto during the renovation of our house.

    When I lost my ring, I searched it everywhere except in the bin. But my mother found it from the bin. I was too disappointed when I lost my ring. I planned to buy a new ring with the same design. My mother was searching for a plastic bag in the bin and she found my ring along with the plastic bag. So don't ignore this possibility.

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  • T
    Just Said Yes March 2018
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    So i just lost my mothers wedding ring and another ring and in currently freaking out because i know i threw it out but it was an accident i don’t know what to do i threw out the bag in which the rings were in about a week ago so I’m really sad bc this ring was old and expensive
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  • J
    Just Said Yes July 2019
    Johanna ·
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    Lady I am in the exact same boat. Took it off to put lotion on at night, woke up and realized I didn’t have it on, and when I went to look on my dresser it was gone. It’s frustrating and heartbreaking. If you do find it, let me know where! I have also torn the house apart looking for it in every small nook and cranny. If you have a cat or pets, check under things, in with their toys, etc.
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  • T
    Just Said Yes May 2015
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    I know it's been more than a year-old thread, but I just needed to vent that I lost mine today and couldn't figure out how. I always wear it before wearing my wedding ring on -- wedding ring was there, but engagement ring wasn't. I looked at the photo taken earlier by my husband while I was eating, and it was still there. We were at the outlet stores and traced back all our steps -- I couldn't even remember taking it off. But suddenly my finger felt weird and that was the only time I realized I no longer have it. Prayed to St. Anthony too, hoping that somebody would turn it in. I feel like a part of my soul was lost, too. Smiley sad
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  • C
    Just Said Yes July 2023
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    Hi! I know this is a old thread but also just looking to vent about my recently lost engagement ring. The ring was loose and I really needed to get this sized and I didn't. I only would wear this on special occasions because that is how scared I am of loosing this. I think I may have left this in a public bathroom Or it feel off in my car or house but I have looked everywhere and I cannot find. I agree with the comment above I also prayed and nothing so far . I also feel like a part of my soul has been lost with the ring and I didn't even realize I was that attached. I hope for the others in this chat who lost their ring they one day find theirs as well. Hoping mine turns up soon
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  • Halle
    Just Said Yes August 2023
    Halle ·
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    Cindy, I feel for you, and am in the same boat. Ring has been missing for 24 hours. Been trying to retrace my steps but so far, can’t figure out what happened. I took it off to shower and can’t remember putting it back on but it’s also not on the kitchen counter… devastating!
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