u/Next_Crazy_7078

I got engaged about a year ago with a dainty, engraved 10K gold signet ring, and I still absolutely love it. I’ve never been much of a jewelry person, so I told my now-fiancé that if he ever proposed, I didn’t want a ring with a big stone on it.

The only thing that bothers me is how some people react when they see my ring. They’ll say, “It’s cute,” but sometimes it feels like they’re actually feeling sorry for me because it doesn’t have a big diamond.

I’m at a jewelry store looking at engagement rings, and I unexpectedly fell in love with this ruby ring. ❤️ It’s an 8x6 ruby set in 14k yellow gold, and I love the color and how unique it looks on my hand.

The problem is, I always pictured myself with a classic sparkly diamond solitaire. Now I’m wondering if I’ll regret choosing something less traditional. What do you think of the ruby’s color and size? I’m a size 5.5/51 for reference.

looking at a salt and pepper diamond ring and wondering if the inclusions make it more likely to chip or crack. is there anything specific i should check before choosing one?

I love how every stone has a different pattern, but I’ve heard moss agate can be easier to scratch than other stones. Is that true?

My husband proposed with a little rock when we were homeless, just like a penguin. I wore a piece of string around my finger for the longest time. We’re doing better now, and today he surprised me with this beautiful 14k gold ring with a 1/3ct diamond 🐧🫶🏼

Dad surprised Mom with the most stunning diamond engagement ring! Such a beautiful and unforgettable surprise.

I'm planning to pop the question soon, and I think it's a good idea to use this 14k gold ring my mom gave me. My main issue is that I'm kinda worried how my girlfriend would react if she thinks I was just being cheap.

Is 14k gold a solid choice for a ring like this, or should I start looking for other options?

I tried on a few rings with different engagement ring cuts, and I was surprised how quickly I had favorite. Rose cut just hit different for me, it looked calm and almost glowy. I can't tell if that means it will look smaller than the same size in other cuts or if I just need to adjust my expectations. What's your favorite engagement ring cut?