Before popping the big question, a man first needs to ask himself how much is he willing to spend on the engagement and wedding rings. And while some think proposals shouldn’t be about the expensive jewelry, others claim the wedding ring cost should amount to between one and three-months salary. Recently, one woman who probably agrees with the latter has decided to humiliate her fiancé online after he disappointed her with a too small of a diamond and wedding ring price.
In an anonymous post on MumsNet, she ranted about the $1,674 cheap wedding ring as if it was a plastic toy. However, the majority of MumsNet readers condemned the woman for her materialism, saying the guy that chose to spend the rest of his life with her should seriously rethink his options after this humiliating story. Scroll down to check out her message and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Cover image: Courtney Barrett / Hawaii Jewelry)
One woman was expecting sympathy for having to wear a ring she didn’t love
Image credits: Courtney Barrett
So she went online to humiliate her ‘cheap’ husband-to-be
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But it seriously backfired both on MumsNet forum and on Facebook
And the post has since been deleted
OK. I think that it's reasonable (DONT GET TRIGGERED WAIT) for her to like how the ring LOOKS. She is going to be wearing it for the rest of her life and it IS reasonable to want to get it together, for that reason. BUT THE PRICE DOESN'T FUCKING MATTER.
Exactly. Why are people acting like someone isn’t allowed to like their engagement ring? I agree that the price shouldn’t matter. But people condemning her for not liking how it looks are ridiculous. Maybe he should have asked one of her friends to go with him to pick it out or something. She’s going to wear a ring she hates for their entire marriage? Very shortsighted for people not to see this as an issue. However, this is something you talk to your close friend about in private. Not post it online smh
she said the stone was "too small"
3 months wage on an engagement ring??? -- if the guy was earning 6 figures she was expecting a 25K ring at least - no wonder she was disappointed with a gold ring and a diamond - no pleasing some people
diane a..it's not the stone that's too small...it's class and loyalty that this woman lacks.
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The cost does seem like a petty thing to be such a dick about. That being said, I'm surprised he didn't get more ring for the money he spent. My ex-ring was about that size, and it was less than $200.
Ann - Did you notice the receipt says that all sales are final? I doubt very much a business with that kind of attention to customer service is selling "almost perfect" diamonds. The guy should have shopped around, he could do better almost anywhere.
I like the "ex-ring" concept :D
It could have been higher rated in the three C's that the 200 ring... it most likely was rated almost perfect.
Wanting something *nice* is logical, wanting something *expensive* is not.
You hit the nail on the head Alex
I totally agree. Going on and on about the price? Tacky. Personally, I wouldn't want a diamond anyway. The price is artificially inflated to the point of being ridiculous. There are plenty of alternatives out there that cost way less, and are either almost as pretty, or even prettier than a diamond. Diamonds are forever? Pfft. Diamonds are overrated.
She didn't like it, because the stone was small, she says that's the first thing that popped into her mind. I'm sure all the rest is just her trying to find more excuses not to like it.
Ummm, it's the wedding ring you wear for the rest of your life, not necessarily engagement one. And I think people are a bit annoyed at the fact she didn't like that he spend so 'little' on it not the fact she might not like it- that' her personal taste but than again the diamond wasn't big enough so screw that.
It's an engagement ring, she's not going to wear it forever, only till she gets married (or the engagement is broken.)
Look at it this way, 2 boys came to you with a ring, Boy A gave you a $1000 ring but he only have $1500 in his account, Boy B gave you a $10.000 but he has $1.000.000 in his account, tell me who gave the biggest ? "Wearing it for the rest of her life" is not certain, that guy could buy his wife a much more expensive one if he got the money later in life.
Why does it matter how much a man would spend on a ring? Shouldn't it be more important how much he loves you?
Random, how do you know how much he loves you?
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I knit my engagement ring: $1 worth of yarn and a $2 plastic diamond bead. My wife would have turned me down if I wasted $1,000+ on a ring. We're both frugal, and 5 years into the marriage our house is paid off. T2i_IMG_00...a08d59.jpg
Congrats. You should be proud for spending money on something as important as a house. But a yarn ring won't hold up. With no house payment, you can now afford a traditional ring. It doesn't have to be expensive. It would make a great anniversary gift.
She keeps the yarn ring in a box somewhere. We did splurge on $150 titanium wedding rings. She really isn't the jewelry type, the wedding ring is the only thing she (or I) wears regularly.
He's like me. I'd prefer something handmade than store bought. It means they put a lot of thought and love into it. And, like madcow 3417, I can't see wasting money on something as impractical as a ring. i hate wearing jewelry..and if his wife is the same way, I expect she adores this ring.
That ring is adorable! Good for you guys!
You know, maybe we should bring back the whole dowry system, where the wife's family pays the husband to take her. Then maybe women will start seeing how men feel when they are expected to "buy" the wife's affections with rings.
Why do you need a ring anyway? It's a WASTE OF MONEY. It's STUPID. No piece of jewelry should cost thousands or even hundreds of dollars. Being concerned about a ring is highly materialistic.
My engagement ring was a piece of costume jewelry my mom had laying around. My husband (17 years last month) took me to pick one out, but even having $100-200 on my finger freaked me out. My wedding band cost $10 at Walmart. So did my husband's, but his cracked and he couldn't wear it anymore, so I got him a replacement that cost about $75 for our 15th anniversary.
Beautiful, I love it! This is very sweet and unique.
Amen to this. The fact that you put so much thought and effort into that ring is worth more than any diamond...at least I think so.
Such a great idea! I personally don't like rings but this looks more comfortable to wear
As a knitter myself, I adore this! Gorgeous, and personalized. But BusLady has a point - you don't want the ring to wear out!
what a beautiful ring! What's most important is the meaning behind the action. This speaks volumes on your relationship. Congrats on being financially stable! That helps keep the LOVE alive!
I don't care about the ring as long as I have someone that loves me
I like the home made ring you made. It looks quite elegant. Plus, you didn't have to spend a ridiculous fortune.
Dang. A self made ring us worth more than any diamond for me. Good job!
That is the sweetest thing I've read today!!! You are truly one of a kind. What a lucky gal!
Way to go. I would have punched my hubby if he would’ve paid more than $200 for my wedding ring... plus I’d rather not take a chance on getting a “blood diamond”, I’d rather have a brilliant Tanzanite stone in my band.
Love this idea
Lovely!
But it's lovely and very practical =D
Personally, the bead was a bad choice, but the knitting is nice.
I was thinking the opposite--every time you wash your hands, the band gets and remains wet
thats why I had to buy a replacement wedding ring after a year = the original was slightly concave on the inside, retained moisture and made my finger go horrible
I bellieve you got the title wrong, Women tries to shame EX fiance, give that man some dignity
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Where did it say he was her ex?
OK. I think that it's reasonable (DONT GET TRIGGERED WAIT) for her to like how the ring LOOKS. She is going to be wearing it for the rest of her life and it IS reasonable to want to get it together, for that reason. BUT THE PRICE DOESN'T FUCKING MATTER.
Exactly. Why are people acting like someone isn’t allowed to like their engagement ring? I agree that the price shouldn’t matter. But people condemning her for not liking how it looks are ridiculous. Maybe he should have asked one of her friends to go with him to pick it out or something. She’s going to wear a ring she hates for their entire marriage? Very shortsighted for people not to see this as an issue. However, this is something you talk to your close friend about in private. Not post it online smh
she said the stone was "too small"
3 months wage on an engagement ring??? -- if the guy was earning 6 figures she was expecting a 25K ring at least - no wonder she was disappointed with a gold ring and a diamond - no pleasing some people
diane a..it's not the stone that's too small...it's class and loyalty that this woman lacks.
To dislike*
The cost does seem like a petty thing to be such a dick about. That being said, I'm surprised he didn't get more ring for the money he spent. My ex-ring was about that size, and it was less than $200.
Ann - Did you notice the receipt says that all sales are final? I doubt very much a business with that kind of attention to customer service is selling "almost perfect" diamonds. The guy should have shopped around, he could do better almost anywhere.
I like the "ex-ring" concept :D
It could have been higher rated in the three C's that the 200 ring... it most likely was rated almost perfect.
Wanting something *nice* is logical, wanting something *expensive* is not.
You hit the nail on the head Alex
I totally agree. Going on and on about the price? Tacky. Personally, I wouldn't want a diamond anyway. The price is artificially inflated to the point of being ridiculous. There are plenty of alternatives out there that cost way less, and are either almost as pretty, or even prettier than a diamond. Diamonds are forever? Pfft. Diamonds are overrated.
She didn't like it, because the stone was small, she says that's the first thing that popped into her mind. I'm sure all the rest is just her trying to find more excuses not to like it.
Ummm, it's the wedding ring you wear for the rest of your life, not necessarily engagement one. And I think people are a bit annoyed at the fact she didn't like that he spend so 'little' on it not the fact she might not like it- that' her personal taste but than again the diamond wasn't big enough so screw that.
It's an engagement ring, she's not going to wear it forever, only till she gets married (or the engagement is broken.)
Look at it this way, 2 boys came to you with a ring, Boy A gave you a $1000 ring but he only have $1500 in his account, Boy B gave you a $10.000 but he has $1.000.000 in his account, tell me who gave the biggest ? "Wearing it for the rest of her life" is not certain, that guy could buy his wife a much more expensive one if he got the money later in life.
Why does it matter how much a man would spend on a ring? Shouldn't it be more important how much he loves you?
Random, how do you know how much he loves you?
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I knit my engagement ring: $1 worth of yarn and a $2 plastic diamond bead. My wife would have turned me down if I wasted $1,000+ on a ring. We're both frugal, and 5 years into the marriage our house is paid off. T2i_IMG_00...a08d59.jpg
Congrats. You should be proud for spending money on something as important as a house. But a yarn ring won't hold up. With no house payment, you can now afford a traditional ring. It doesn't have to be expensive. It would make a great anniversary gift.
She keeps the yarn ring in a box somewhere. We did splurge on $150 titanium wedding rings. She really isn't the jewelry type, the wedding ring is the only thing she (or I) wears regularly.
He's like me. I'd prefer something handmade than store bought. It means they put a lot of thought and love into it. And, like madcow 3417, I can't see wasting money on something as impractical as a ring. i hate wearing jewelry..and if his wife is the same way, I expect she adores this ring.
That ring is adorable! Good for you guys!
You know, maybe we should bring back the whole dowry system, where the wife's family pays the husband to take her. Then maybe women will start seeing how men feel when they are expected to "buy" the wife's affections with rings.
Why do you need a ring anyway? It's a WASTE OF MONEY. It's STUPID. No piece of jewelry should cost thousands or even hundreds of dollars. Being concerned about a ring is highly materialistic.
My engagement ring was a piece of costume jewelry my mom had laying around. My husband (17 years last month) took me to pick one out, but even having $100-200 on my finger freaked me out. My wedding band cost $10 at Walmart. So did my husband's, but his cracked and he couldn't wear it anymore, so I got him a replacement that cost about $75 for our 15th anniversary.
Beautiful, I love it! This is very sweet and unique.
Amen to this. The fact that you put so much thought and effort into that ring is worth more than any diamond...at least I think so.
Such a great idea! I personally don't like rings but this looks more comfortable to wear
As a knitter myself, I adore this! Gorgeous, and personalized. But BusLady has a point - you don't want the ring to wear out!
what a beautiful ring! What's most important is the meaning behind the action. This speaks volumes on your relationship. Congrats on being financially stable! That helps keep the LOVE alive!
I don't care about the ring as long as I have someone that loves me
I like the home made ring you made. It looks quite elegant. Plus, you didn't have to spend a ridiculous fortune.
Dang. A self made ring us worth more than any diamond for me. Good job!
That is the sweetest thing I've read today!!! You are truly one of a kind. What a lucky gal!
Way to go. I would have punched my hubby if he would’ve paid more than $200 for my wedding ring... plus I’d rather not take a chance on getting a “blood diamond”, I’d rather have a brilliant Tanzanite stone in my band.
Love this idea
Lovely!
But it's lovely and very practical =D
Personally, the bead was a bad choice, but the knitting is nice.
I was thinking the opposite--every time you wash your hands, the band gets and remains wet
thats why I had to buy a replacement wedding ring after a year = the original was slightly concave on the inside, retained moisture and made my finger go horrible
I bellieve you got the title wrong, Women tries to shame EX fiance, give that man some dignity
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Where did it say he was her ex?