Rude remarks about my e-ring...

OMG. I can't believe I didn't see this post sooner. I am IRATE. In their defense, they probably thought they were saying the right thing. They. were. not. You're ring is yours, it is gorgeous. When I first started showing off my ring, I got confused looks. I told everyone, it's an aquamarine. I diamond means nothing to us. An aquamarine is both of our birthstones. It is important to us. Bonus that it costs less than half of an diamond, but that's not why.. Granted, you choose the ring, based on your budget, but it's also, the ring that you want.

I also wish I saw this sooner. An e-ring is for you. No one else. Your FH chose it and bought it with you in mind. Way to go him! everyone should just be happy for you. As the old saying goes, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.

Before my FH got my ring his co workers said it had to be diamond. My FH went with his gut and got a sapphire. Both our birthstone and my favorite. It is "untraditional" but very me.

Ugh I don't know what has happened to people! I would be so stunned I wouldn't know what to say. I'd have to bite my tongue to not be rude back to them. I'm so sorry you've been going through this! A ring means nothing unless you and your FH give it meaning and that's all that matters! Your ring is beautiful! My ring is exactly what I wanted too...yellow gold, .5 carat round center, very simple and yes delicate. My mom has a 3 carat and she does not even wear it she wishes she had something smaller. Added bonus is mine was FH'S mother's and she loved me enough to give it to me. So much love behind that ring! What I wanted was exactly what she had and she hasn't worn it in 7 years due to it not sitting right with her upgraded band. I didn't get great comments on it and it bothered me some but people are very materialistic and if it's not flashy a lot of people don't appreciate it so I just let it roll off my shoulders because simple is what I value. And it has so much meaning to me.