WALMART RINGS.....

If my fiance and I were on a budget I'd much rather prefer an estate sale ring than a Walmart ring. But if my fiance bought my ring at Walmart it's not like I'd say no or want to take it back or anything.

I would care because...

1. There are several companies that do not get my business based on my ethical beliefs and Walmart is number one on that list.

2. Like everyone said, I can't imagine they have the same type of warranties that standard jewelry stores have.

I found a "receipt" for my ring and I'm pretty sure FH got it through some shady backdoor deal, but whatevs. And I'll be super shallow too and say that I know he/we could have afforded something bigger but I won't ask him about it. I sure as hell made sure I got a stunner wedding band though. We're materialistic.

I would be upset because it seems like an afterthought. Every year, he gets my Christmas, Valentines, & birthday presents from Kroger, Walgreens, etc & there is always some major fail. It makes for great stories and for little things, it is acceptable. But my e-ring or wedding set? I think deserves some more thought.

I'm not a big jewelry person, I wouldn't care. Though my ring came from Sears.

I do agree with PP that your friend is overreacting. I would probably have had a conversation with FH about it. Explain to him the difference and the perks of using a jeweler (cleanings, inspections, upgrades, etc.) I may be a little materialistic but I would not have reacted the way she did. Someone needs to tell her to chill the F out!

OKay....if you want to make her feel better tell her this story. My college roommate and her boyfriend walked from campus to walmart, bought a ring, then he proposed to her on a highway overpass as they were walking back to campus. When she got home she was so excited I couldn't help but be happy for her...but in the back of mind mind I was like....WTF? Moral of the story...it could be worse.

^ lol how is that helpful...at all?

I wouldn't be happy about it because Walmart and we don't shop there normally because of their business practices. Target or similar would be ok if that was in line with earnings. DH bought my e-ring on Amazon for like $200 when we were both in college and that was like 2 months of disposable income.

Lol@KM! @mrjones..I don't think that's a good story for this particular case. @Alysha If she would've caught me on a different day I would've ripped her apart . Today I just had no energy to deal.

Personally, I hate hate Walmart for their customer service and ethics. But if it was Target or something else similar, it really shouldn't matter. A ring does not define the commitment, its the question and the commitment itself that does. Maybe in a few years they can upgrade to a fancier ring.

I think its sweet that he went and bought the ring by himself, guys usually do not much about buying retail items. Give him a break, he asked the question didn't he and it was a surprise.

I would care a proposal shouldn't be done off the seat of your pants. It should be planned and heartfelt. I think he could have at least go to a trift store or pawn shop if it's an issue with money. It's meant to be something you have forever not turn your finger green. It's not about money it the thought, effort and love.

I wouldn't care, but I also agree with KM. I have seen some good quality rings for them, for a lot cheaper then the jewelry store, but at the same time, I would rather my guy order online then go to the place I shop for groceries and stuff lol.

The thing about proposals and all things related to them... they're all about the story! Because Walmart has a less than stellar rep, it would be unfortunate to pass on the info if someone (like your future son or daughter) asked where the ring was purchased. The non-materialistic part of me thinks it doesn't matter where the ring is from, but the sentimental part of me would be pained if such an ignoble place was the source of my most noble possession. It would hurt the story. That's something men need to consider. My dad proposed to my mom in a fairly off-the-cuff (thoughtless) way and has paid the price ever since. They have a great marriage, but a terrible proposal story. He deeply regrets it. If your friend's fiancé had asked another guy for advice, I'm sure he would have been steered away from Walmart. I get her feeling low about that fact. A little piece of her is probably saying, "he didn't really spend time dreaming of what ring to get you and where he would make that special purchase... he probably just picked it up on a shampoo run." Even if that's not the case, men need to be mentored to understand that the story counts!

I didn't care. I love my set. Straight from walmart $79. Can't put a price of a ring or the name of where it came from on love. I am in no way a materialistic person and would have freaked out if FH dropped major money on a ring. I would have made him take it back and he knows it.

ETA: the proposal was amazing and that's the part that meant more to me. Also your friend sounds like she doesn't really love the guy all that much if she wants to be upset over where it came from. She should be happy he even asked her to marry him.

I honestly wouldn't care. There are 22 women in my department all married. Im the youngest and the only unmarried one. Some have no diamonds & some have tiny diamonds. But in the end they have all been married longer than me and my 2 karats. The ring aint gonna change your marriage. Also my fh saved 9 months for my ring (I know bc he told everyone but me) but If I want to marry him if he saved 1 or 2 months and could only afford walmart I'd be cool. Only disclaimer is I'd prefer Sam's bc were members and they have a little better selection.

Oy! I will say I agree with KMs first post! I would have been mad if my e-ring came from Walmart. When I think of Walmart I do not think quality. Was there a rush to propose or get married? Could he have saved a little longer to get a better quality ring? My main concern would be maintaince. & quality. I can take my ring anytime to the jeweler and get it cleaned & have the prongs checked. My ring did not come from a big name jewerly store but from the diamond district (there's an area in nyc fullll of wholesale diamond stores). FH spent tons of time researching each store & found that needle in the haystack. I think also knowing his finances helped & knowing he is not cheap. Did she know any of this? I think every girl is different in what she loves. I'm all for the guy NOT going into debt for a ring but with the way things are today people notice. I think the city has somewhat jaded me in this way but I love having a big diamond. Would I have been happier with a smaller one- definitely 1000% i think the quality of a ring is the most important. I hope she can find some happiness - I don't think saying she lost it would be a good decision.

Unless she had it appraised and it wasn't worth what he paid I'm not sure why she's upset. It looks like the diamonds at Walmart or certified and of comparable clarity and color to places like zales and Kays

@Karen B. - EXACTLY!

Its depends on the situation.. I would have been happy with any ring bc at the end of the day it's the " meaning behind it that matters. "

BUT if my FH has a "Well Paid" job and gets me a ring from Walmart... I would feel like that the reflection of his love. And a reflection of the amount of effort he will put into the relationship.

I think that whatever anyone's situation may be , the guy should be Challenged in a good way to save up and work for it. It boosts the "Meaning Behind It". So in order to know if she's making a big deal or not, How much the ring was ... And how much he makes ... Is the question.

My FH purchased my ring from Wal-Mart. I knew he had been looking and I didn't want him to spend an arm and a leg. It didn't matter to me where it was from. After we got married I took it in to a jewelry store to get it resized (it felt a little snug after I added the wedding band). They appraised it for more than we paid and they were very surprised by the quality. Maybe some day he'll buy an upgrade, but it makes no difference to me.

That's what I thought by looking at the walmart sight. Seem like good quality diamonds at Walmart