Ring Shaming because it costs alot? Opposite spectrum

There are haters everywhere. A friend of mine tried to shame my ring because it was a lower cost than hers. I told her the price of the ring means nothing.

I haven't had any comments from friends, but I saw my ring posted on instagram (its a neil lane) and there were SO many mean comments. It actually made me feel sad.

"That setting is so chunky, ruins the ring"

"The halo is hideous, can't even appreciate the center stone"

""I'd never wear that, so tacky"

I really think it is all about the hand it's on. I have huge hands and my ring is a size 8. It doesn't look chunky or tacky on me, but my coworker who has tiny hands tried it on and it did look a little ridiculous haha. Some people are just made for more refined settings and some like them more blingy. If it works for you, it's the perfect ring!

I think it would be very odd or rude in many many forms whether the bride or the hater, to even talk about how much your ring is worth. Little or Big that means what to whom? Nothing what so ever. Yours is beautifuL!! I have never heard of anyone commenting on a ring "to big or to much" people will always hate no matter what size or how much.

Your ring is gorgeous. No one can take that away from you. Your fiance didn't get it for you to make other people happy. It's to make you happy and that's all that matters. There will ALWAYS be haters no matter what you do, say or get. Ignore them. This is my engagement ring and the enhancer I'll be getting and I am beyond ecstatic. Wear yours with pride and don't let anyone tear you down about it. And that goes for everything in life in general.

Let em think what they wanna think

I've had people tell me "there's no way it's real" and "your FH could never afford that." Blah blah blah. 100% real, and 100% over this conversation lol. Your ring is pretty! They're definitely just trying to make themselves feel better.

I had a co-worker say something rude when she saw the size and sparkle of my ring. Something along the lines of "Oh my God, your ring is huge!" Not in a nice way, but in a "that's obscene" tone. You have to put things into perspective. In my case, this was a woman has been with the same guy for ten years, has had two kids with him, and he still refuses to marry her because "he's afraid he'll get screwed financially." She's been watching people get engaged and married all around her, but her man won't show her the respect of putting a ring on her finger. Her jealousy made her mean. I could be offended by her comments. Instead, I really just pity her.

If women get mean, it's often envy that is behind it. Polish your ring and let it shine on your finger. You are loved and your fiance' wants the world to know it.

I guess some people just don't have filters. I had a neighbor that "jokingly" said couldn't have gotten a bigger stone. I always turn any comment around and smile and say thank you. It's awkward otherwise. I say as long as your happy.... let people have their opinions.

Your ring is beautiful! I have not had anyone (yet) come up and say anything about the cost of my ring however it does get much attention. I'm pretty sure it's because it is an emerald cut and yes he did spend an appropriate amount based on his income. People will always find a way or reason to make you feel bad for having something they want/can't have, that is just a fact of life.

Also, follow up to my comment.

I live in the Washington, DC area so large rings/diamonds are the norm.

People don't have anything better to do than talk about the details of someone else's ring *ROLLS EYES*. As long as you love it and it didn't break the bank then that's all that matters. I LOVE my ring. My FH did an amazing job and I'm proud to wear it! My hands are an average size and my ring is the perfect size.

My ring is a 2.2 ct. No one has actually said anything about the size, but then again we live in NYC, and larger diamonds are mostly the norm in our circle