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Devoted September 2020

Should i exchange my engagement ring for the type I've always wanted??

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Katie, on May 11, 2019 at 4:33 PM

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I'm so conflicted. My FH picked out a beautiful ring at Shane Co all on his own and I absolutely LOVE IT. When he proposed he immediately told me that if I didn't like it I had 60 days to exchange it. At the time I didn't even give it a second thought. Is it the ring I personally would have picked for myself? No. But it means so much to me that he picked it out on his own! And it truly is gorgeous.

Well a couple days ago, he randomly brought it up again to let me know I have about two weeks if I want to exchange it for something different. Now I can't stop thinking about it. And to make matters worse, Facebook and Google know I've been searching wedding stuff so I constantly get ads for frickin diamond wedding rings!! And they always seem to be the style I like!

I always wanted a solitaire style, you know - the classic engagement ring look. The ring he bought me has a large "cushion" shaped halo around a princess cut stone. The band itself is gorgeous.

What do you guys think? He would not be offended if I traded it, however I think it meant a lot to him how much I loved the ring. The first three pics are my ring, the 4th is an example of the ring I always envisioned having.

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Devoted September 2020
Katie · on May 12, 2019 at 11:09 PM
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Update: I'm definitely keeping the ring, thank you so much everyone!
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Master October 2020
Mandi · on May 13, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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When we were talking about rings, my fiance showed me what he was thinking about buying. I showed him something completely different. I'd bee. Set on it for about a year and a half. I gave it some thought, and finally decided that the fact that he took so much time thinking about what to get me, meant more to me. And I think I like it better than what I picked out. I told him he was right. And to do what he planned.
I'm glad he did.

But if you dont love it, do whatever you think is best.
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Expert June 2019
maryann · on May 15, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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I def feel where you are coming at with this post. The ring that my FH picked out for me is not the typical stone that I would have went with, and like your FH he gave me the option to change mine. I thought about it but I decided to keep what he gave me for a couple different reasons (1) he choose to propose to me, and he did the research to try and find something amazing (2) its what he wanted me to have... So when he asked me again I told him I was happy with the ring he had choose because he chose it and like another person commented down the line when you look at it you will cherish it and have the memory he did this for me. But both rings are gorgeous... He did an awesome job choosing
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Devoted September 2020
Katie · on May 15, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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I agree with you so much. I absolutely love the fact that he picked it out himself, and he even went over his original budget because of the band, so I know he put a lot of thought into it!
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Bridget · on May 16, 2019 at 11:51 PM
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Girl your ring is absolutely beautiful! Im glad your keeping it!!
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Devoted September 2020
Katie · on May 17, 2019 at 12:54 AM
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Awww thank you 😊
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Super September 2019
Paula · on May 21, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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I personally love your 1st ring because it's my twin ring except in rose gold lol. I think you should choose the ring that means the most to you.
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Dedicated July 2020
Natalie · on June 20, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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I absolutely love your current one, but it's also more similar to what I would have picked. lol. I think it's really sweet that he picked that out himself, it probably embodies some of how he see's your personality. I completely understand you wanting to possibly get the one you always envisioned, and I think it's totally ok if you wanted to exchange it since he is asking you. Once you get married, would you be adding additional bands? Is it possible that your current ring fits more with how you would want your wedding "set" to look? wasn't sure if you were just not thrilled as to how it looked as an "engagement" ring. Beautiful ring, though
-Oops, just saw that you decided to keep it!
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Alisha · on September 3, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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Your ring is gorgeous. Since he brought the conversation up twice, I think you should have that conversation with him again and see how he feels about you getting another ring and let him know how you feel. you can make a decision based on your conversation.. My fh and I went to the store and he let me pick out my ring because he want me to be happy with my ring.
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