Lover Proposed & Presented A Stunning Diamond Ring …But Things Changed When Woman Discovered the Receipt
However, the world isn’t perfect, and sometimes the diamond doesn’t quite match what the bride-to-be envisions.
One user on Mumsnet shared her disappointment about receiving a “small” engagement ring, hoping for sympathy and advice, but her post sparked outrage instead.
The user shared: “My partner proposed and gave me the ring he had chosen—a diamond solitaire in white gold. I was overjoyed and excited to say yes, but I was disappointed when I first saw the ring. The first thought that came to mind was ‘small.’ There’s nothing wrong with the type of ring itself—I’d have picked a solitaire too—but it’s the whole package: the color of the gold, the setting, the small stone, and the relatively chunky shoulders.
His salary is close to a six-figure sum, and he’s generally very generous. Having seen the receipt, I know he paid 1,800 euros for it—less than I’d imagined he’d spend on something so significant. I know he’ll be more disappointed in me for making a fuss over it when, in his eyes, it’s fine and there’s nothing wrong with it, rather than being upset that I’m not truly happy with it.”
She added: “Someone at work told him, ‘If she makes it all about the ring, then she’s not the girl for you.’
Ideally, I would’ve loved for us to pick the ring together and have a special day finding one we both liked. Since I’ll be wearing this ring every day, and it’s such a significant piece of jewelry, I wanted to love it, but I just don’t.”
The post sparked a range of responses. Many were appalled by what they saw as ungratefulness, especially considering the ring cost roughly $1,675, a significant sum for most people.
One user commented: “If you didn’t like the style, I’d be sympathetic, but if it’s just that it’s not big and flashy enough… it sounds like you care more about showing off the ring than the relationship itself.”
Another user agreed with the advice given to her fiancé: “Blimey, I would’ve been thrilled with that ring. Talk about ungrateful! The person at work is 100% right.”
However, some were more understanding: “You’ll get flamed for this, and people will call you greedy, but I can see where you’re coming from—not the cost per se, but the fact that you’ll be wearing it every day and don’t absolutely love it. I can see both sides.”