People with non-traditional engagement rings, Do you have people telling you your ring isn't good enough?

Was it given by your fiance as a symbol of his commitment of a marriage proposal? Is it a piece of jewelry intended to fit on a finger? Then it's an engagement ring and it's "good enough" if you want it to be. If they insist otherwise, then show them another finger unambiguously and tell them to go **** themselves. They don't have to like the ring, because they're not marrying the man who selected it. I bought my fiancee a blue topaz ring for less than $200, and she loves it. You know why? Because she also loves me.

I am shocked at the response you received. Apparently these people think it has to be a big diamond to be an engagement ring. I think it sounds lovely and obviously a very personal symbol of your engagement. Wear it proudly and if you hear an ignorant comment simply say it was what you wanted. I personally do not have an engagement ring, I wanted a wide gold band and my husband went along with my desire. I have been told that I should have a big "rock" and I responded sweetly with a smile that a band is all that is necessary. Its what I wanted. Shut them up quick. Enjoy your engagement, and much happiness to you and your fiance.

i love your ring and i am a total jewelry snob. and i will tell ya another thing. the most famous engagement ring in history was not !!! a traditional engagement ring, it was a blue sapphire surrounded by small diamonds. it was worn by princess diana.

Nothing's wrong with your ring. It doesn't matter what it looks like, it matters what the ring symbolizes. And that ring symbolizing your engagement is fine. I personally don't like gaudy, over-sized rings that look like they're out the bubble-gum machine, but to each his own. Tell nay-sayers to step off! My fiance and I were engaged before he bought me a ring, and I felt funny about starting the planning process without a ring at first. Plus, people, including family, gave me grief about not having a ring. But after discussing it with him, it didn't matter what people thought. We knew we were engaged and people's opinions of what made it official or not didn't matter. A few weeks later, I had my ring and I don't care what people think of it.

I think it's a beautiful ring. Who cares what these miserable people think. You love your ring! All some people care about is a giant diamond and the price tag. Wonder where their marriage will be couple of years from now. My cousin was married about 6yrs ago and didn't want the 'traditional' diamond. She like gemstones. Her husband (then fiance) proposed with a white gold and emerald ring. She loved it and really it was such a pretty ring. I take what most people say in this section with a grain of salt. Just because you didn't do what they are doing, doesn't make them any better than you, remember that! Congrats! :) :)

I have a traditional engagement ring because that's what I wanted. I know many people that don't have an "engagement" ring because they didn't have the money for it or whatever. When it comes right down to it, a ring is only a thing. I don't love my husband any less or any more based on the ring on my finger. You do what's best for you and what you like. And if anyone disagrees with you oh well. You're the one who's going to smile every time you look down and see it on your left hand, and you're the one who's going to think about your future husband every time it catches your eye. If you like it then it's good enough. I think it's a really nice ring.

What amuses me is a diamond ring isn't even a traditional engagement ring! A very clever advertising campaign from a diamond company created that illusion. I have an aquamarine in the middle with a tiny diamond on each side, I chose it and to me it's perfect. I guess it looks a bit more "traditional" with the main gem in the middle so now one's said anything about it. If you love this ring, then there's nothing to worry about. More importantly, if you love the man who gave it to you, you have a wonderful life a head to plan. Congrats :)

My first thought when viewing your ring was how pretty it is. My engagement ring has a three-stoned setting with Blue Zircons and small diamonds on the band. I think it is gorgeous, and most people agree. We both picked out the stones and designed the ring so it suits our tastes perfectly. I do often get asked about the stones because they are unusual for an engagement ring. I don't mind telling them what it is. Besides, why have a ring just like everyone else? We are unique and wanted our rings to reflect that.

I have a sapphire with a small diamond on each side. No one has ever said it didn't look like an engagement ring or couldn't be one. As others have said, a ring given to symbolize and engagement is an engagement ring. I absolutely hate the way so many posters on here think everything has to conform to some company's label...yuck. Whatever happened to independent thinking? There are a lot of really classy brides on this site, but there are a lot of small-minded snobs, too (both with money and without money). I suspect there are also a lot of 13-year-olds who've watch too many episodes of "Platinum Weddings," as well.