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Miranda
Just Said Yes October 2021

Sell my old ring for a new one?

Miranda, on January 16, 2021 at 3:50 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 15
So my fiancé and I got engaged July 2019. We both decided when we were going to get engaged and I went and picked out the ring and then he asked me a few days later. When we got the ring we had to get it resized and we had a few issues with it coming back missing a diamond so that I had to re-order it in the correct ring size and we were getting a lot of pushback and it was making me very upset with the whole ring ordeal. So I wear my ring all the time and sometimes question if I love it because my favorite thing about my ring is a little swirl carriage like design that’s under the diamond and halo that only I can see. Fast forward to today and we walk by the store having a 70% that location is closing sale. I see the ring that I really loved a few years ago still in the case and I asked the lady how much it is and it ends up being the same price that we bought the other ring for. I’m contemplating switching them out that in there but I just can’t do it because I don’t want people to judge or think that it’s irresponsible even though it’s the same price. So we leave and I end up going back a little later and buying a ring for myself in case I did wanna decide this later on because there’s no way I was going to find that ring at the same price ever. I don’t know if I want to actually keep both because I want to wear the new one since it’s more my style. My fiancé doesn’t care he thinks we should sell the old one since I love the new one so much and then just use that money to pay for the new one. He also doesn’t care because he said he’s not the one wearing it, I am. As long as I still marry him we’re good. I also feel funny questioning something that’s so materialistic but at the same time I’d wear forever. I could’ve walked away and note even bought it but it was a 4K ring at 1k... So, should I sell it? Wait on it a bit? Sell my old ring for a new one? 1

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Latest activity by Heather , on January 21, 2021 at 12:39 AM
  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I would wait just a bit- you would hate to make a rash decision just to regret it later on.
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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
    Nicole ·
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    Also, realize that you won’t get $1k for your original ring if you do try to sell. Used rings sell for significantly less than the original price, much like used wedding dresses.
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  • Miranda
    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Miranda ·
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    Oh absolutely I have 2 months to return the new one. We were very quick when buying the first one so I wasn’t too picky then. Now I know what I absolutely love and the new one has it all.
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  • Miranda
    Just Said Yes October 2021
    Miranda ·
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    And I do know that we won’t get the amount we paid for the old ring but I would pay the difference essentially since I got the new one and it’s my choice to upgrade the ring. Just don’t know if this is a “wrong” thing to do.
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  • D
    Savvy June 2021
    Dani ·
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    I honestly like the new one a lot more. I think it looks like a more modern version. about it’s up to you, honestly the only people that will really notice are the people you tell... they are very similar. Also what you think is most important. so if you love the new one then go with it!
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  • Belle
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    Belle ·
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    I think it’s not wrong to go with something you love. You will wear it, you it’s better if you love it.
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  • Dallas
    Devoted November 2020
    Dallas ·
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    I also like the second ring better, but just remember with the second rind you might have a harder time finding a band to fit the second one! So just keep them in mind, but I say go with what makes you happy!
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  • Miranda
    Just Said Yes October 2021
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    True! I was looking at bands that looked like the second one because I don’t want matchy matchy but I loved the twists. But if I decide to keep the second one I can get the single paved band like i wanted without it matching too much.
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  • Nicole
    Master September 2020
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    Definitely not a wrong thing to do as long as both you and your FH are on board. Just wanted to warn as I know a lot of people tend to think that their jewelry has high resale value when they typically don't. Smiley smile

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  • Cassidy
    VIP October 2017
    Cassidy ·
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    I think it’a okay to change it out especially if you can swing it. Especially if your fiancé is okay with it. You might get more for the ring on eBay/poshmark/Mercari/trades the/Facebookmarketplace.


    I love the pear! I have a double halo sapphire. I think you should get the ring you want. I don’t think you’ll regret it.
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  • Cassidy
    VIP October 2017
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    Also : edited to add, most people probably won’t notice the twisted band, because they don’t look at your ring as much as you do. At first I didn’t even notice. Always wanted a Neil lane ring.



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  • Miranda
    Just Said Yes October 2021
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    I agree! Thank you so much for the advice! Can’t believe you were able to see the new one was Neil lane.
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  • Cassidy
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    I wanted a Neil lane but it was way out of the budget. I got a double halo sapphire from James Allen and I love it. Just couldn’t afford Neil Lane.
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  • Miranda
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    I originally did too but same. Way out of our budget. But what were the odds that this ring was 70% off ending up the same price we paid. Even if we can’t get close to what we paid for the other I’m still going to be happy since it’s a more securely made ring.
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  • Heather
    Expert August 2020
    Heather ·
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    I personally prefer your original ring, but I wouldn’t worry about if it is the “wrong” thing to do. People tend to get upset with brides who aren’t happy with their rings - I think it’s a different thing if you are upset because you felt it didn’t cost enough or wasn’t big enough - that is being ridiculous, in my personal opinion. But people also need to remember that this is a ring you are going to wear for the rest of your life - so why would you want to wear one you don’t like?? My husband picked out my ring himself and it was perfect for me. But I never really looked at rings to pick out what I liked to begin with. He even asked me after we were engaged if my ring was big enough when we were watching a relationship show and saw the girls huge rings on there. I said my ring is perfect and you picked it out which makes me love it more. If your fiancé doesn’t care either way, I would go for it, as long as you’re both happy.
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