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Possibly changing my engagement ring.. Is it wrong?

Kimberly1022, on January 6, 2015 at 7:25 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 23

My fiancé and I got engaged a little over 2 years ago, and when we first got engaged we didn't really have the money for a huge ring, so my FH got what he could. A year later he decided to upgrade my ring as an anniversary gift. It's a pretty ring, but it came with 2 wedding bands and I don't want to wear 3 rings, but the bands are tiny so you can hardly see if I only wear one. We were looking for bigger wedding bands, and I found a bridal set in rose & white gold that was absolutely gorgeous, and I'm really into the rose gold look. My FH said he will take me to go try it on and we can trade my set in if we like it, but he thinks people may have something to say. I'm not trying to be ungrateful, bc I like my ring now, I just really like this new set. I personally don't think it matters what anyone thinks about me getting a different ring. I think if we're both happy, then it's our business what we do. Is it wrong to change my ring again? Or is he just being paranoid?

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Latest activity by Lilith, on September 5, 2016 at 2:46 PM
  • Jess
    Master May 2015
    Jess ·
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    Who cares what others think. If you love the new ring and your finances allow, go for it.

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    That's what I said! Lol it's our relationship, who cares if people have something to say. What's the difference if we change it now or in the future.

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  • FutureMrsChang
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    FutureMrsChang ·
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    I wouldn't care what anyone says. I agree with Jess if you can afford to upgrade than do it!

    If anyone were to try to make you feel bad it's them. I think by now we all dealt with someone trying to make us feel bad for being happy and planning a wedding.

    Point being.. it's only between you and your FH. I also heard of plenty of couples upgrading rings when they have the money to do so. No biggie Smiley smile

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    Rosemary, it isn't the ring he proposed with because he upgraded that one lol but like you said I think it's okay if we're not married yet and especially if he's okay with it.

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    That's what I think too FutureMrsChang! Thanks!!!

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  • mrsrobinvalentine
    Master February 2014
    mrsrobinvalentine ·
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    You are wearing your wedding ring for life and it's just you & your FH choice. Don't worry about what other people think or say. Do you and go for it!

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    Thanks Robin!

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  • Ostrich
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    Ostrich ·
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    Honestly if someone got two ring upgrades in a span of around a year I'd probably judge them. Why not wait until your wedding and upgrade your engagement ring and add a wedding band just so you're sure this is the last upgrade pre-wedding.

    Side note I would only judge if you posted a pic on social media of the first upgrade whenever you got it and and post something about this one too. Social media makes me judge I think?

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    LOL my wedding is in 2 months, that's why we're upgrading it now. I did post a pic of the upgrade last year, but I doubt I'd post a pic of the new one... It looks almost the same as my ring now, it's just rose gold instead of white gold, and it's a bit different.. But at this point I guess bc were almost married maybe I don't care what people think? Idk I can understand how social media can make you judgmental.. I don't blame you. But the first upgrade was all my fiance's idea, this one is mine lol

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  • Mrs.T
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    I changed mine a year into the engagement. It was a little awkward telling people at first, but I dont regret our decision for a second. I LOVE my new ring!

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    A year into my engagement, my fiancé wanted to get me a nicer ring... Now we're past our 2nd year of our engagement and 2 months away from our wedding and I want a new set so I don't get annoyed with wearing 3 rings lol

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  • OG FMP
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    OG FMP ·
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    As long as your FH isn't offended by it, go for it! Who cares about what others think??

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  • K
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    Kimberly1022 ·
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    Thanks! I agree Smiley winking

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  • Kate
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    Kate ·
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    If you two are in agreement and can afford it, I would go with it.

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  • allysia
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    allysia ·
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    It's between you two so as long as you are both on the same page go for it

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  • Emily
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    Emily ·
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    What people?? Why do these people care? Why would they even know? Pretty sure exactly no one would notice if I changed my e-ring or wedding band. Do what you two want. It should be of no concern to anyone else.

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  • Ostrich
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    Ostrich ·
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    I was on my mobile before and couldn't change the date- I know some people have 6 year engagements so wanted to make sure you're pacing yourself Smiley winking I agree then, do what you'd like- you'll have plenty of wedding pics with your new rings in it so now's the time to do it if you're going to I'd say!

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  • Lori
    Master June 2015
    Lori ·
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    I'm pretty sure I wouldn't even notice if someone else's ring changed. It's just not something I spend time caring about.

    But, maybe--and I'm probably reading far too much into this because that's what I do--your FH is worried other people would be concerned with the second upgrade because HE is concerned about it? Two "upgrades" (and it sounds like this second upgrade isn't really an upgrade, but a change) in a short period of time is a lot. Is he paying for it, or are you?

    I mean, if you're 100% sure this is the ring you're going to want the rest of your life, and you guys can afford it, then there's nothing wrong with changing. But maybe your FH is worried that you're going to keep wanting to trade it in every couple of years?

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
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    I'm torn. On one hand (no pun intended haha), there is sentimental value to the ring your fiance gave you when he asked you to spend the rest of your life together. Also, its a lot of money to spend on rings you don't like/aren't wearing. I could see where it would kind of hurt your fiance's feelings that he surprised you with this upgrade (SUPER sweet) and you don't like it :/ Also, are you sure the rose gold won't go out of style? You won't get bored with it or start to not like it, like you have your other rings? On the other hand, you wear this FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE and you should be happy with it! It does not matter AT ALL what "other people" think. I think as long as you and your fiance are on the same page about this, that's really what matters.

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  • Caylin C.
    Master August 2015
    Caylin C. ·
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    Since you've already upgraded anyway and your FH is okay with it I say go for it. Who cares what anyone else thinks?

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