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this sould not matter but its getting to me

teakumteakum
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I know Fi paid $10,000 for my fing from a very nice store, but its driving me crazy that firiends have bigger rings more cts than I do and their ring cost less. yes I understand the ring came from the mall ect, but gosh I want the 3 ct ring for 10,000 instead I have 1.5 ct....
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  • DanielleB1978DanielleB1978
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    I don't think that many people do or can afford to spend $10,000 on a ring.  It sounds like your FI gave you a fabulous ring.  I would hope that you would appreciate what your FI gave you and not worry about envy.
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  • sarlahsarlah
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    I have to agree with Danielle.
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  • eminindyeminindy member
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    I have to agree with pp's also. FI's mom passed away shortly before our engagement so we were given her ring in which FI took the diamond from and it is now in my e-ring. It is definitely less than a carat and I often wish I had bigger, but I look at it as what FI chose to do, and to be honest, he didn't even have $2K for a ring at the time, let alone $10K. To me, there are much more important things to spend money on given this economy. I am sure your ring is so beautiful. Look at it for the quality.
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  • Future.Mrs.H.Future.Mrs.H.
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    Also that depends on the setting. Designer setting or not, platimun, gold or palladium. And if you really feel like you can have more for less...can you guys re-sell the diamond to the store (some places do that) and then get a diamond somwhere else?
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  • Future.Mrs.H.Future.Mrs.H.
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    Oh...and the kind of diamond is important too. It's not the same a Royal Assher Cut than a Round cut, that affects the price a whole lot too.
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  • FutureMrs.McCFutureMrs.McC
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    3 ct ring under 10k = crappy diamond.  I'm sure that your diamond is better quality (color and clarity) than the 3 ct. diamonds.  I have one friend that has a 2 1/2 ct and it cost $25,000 and to be honest, I think it looks ridiculous. I totally agree with pps.  I couldn't give a flying F that almost all my friends have bigger rings than me.  FI and I spent what we could afford and I <3 my ring.  It's not even a full carat.
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  • gabi829gabi829 member
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    I promise you it's not a competition.  If you are constantly comparing your belongings to those of others, you will never be happy.  I would try your best to focus on what you do have.  I don't think the size of the diamond equates to the size of the love.
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  • JSBB2010JSBB2010 member
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    Please don't feel bad and want more! I know it drives you nuts because your friends have bigger rings, but honestly it won't matter in 30 years. Half of the marriages these days end in divorce, but you will still be married to a wonderful man that loved you so much that he picked out that specific ring for you to wear for the rest of your life. That how I look at it. My ring is beautiful, and all I can think about is Barry in that store looking at all of those rings and trying to find the one that was perfect for me. I hope this lifts your spirits. Hugs.
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  • eamaineseamaines member
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    Old DW'er here........OMFG, really?
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  • dexspsandqsdexspsandqs member
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    My motto has always been quality over quantity- anything less usually ends up coming off as tacky..just sayin'
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  • Trina0724Trina0724 member
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    WOW! Did you really post this? Seriously? Old DW knottie here. I'm never rude to anyone, but I just can't keep my mouth shut... Our country is in a recession, people are being laid off left and right, and you are b!tching about how many carats your $10,000 ring is. Reality check Darling, people can't afford food, clothes or their homes. I hope you wake up and realize what you have and thank God everyday for the possessions you do have.
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  • FutureSMRNFutureSMRN member
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    Uh, yeah. I'm coming out of hiding for this one.   You're for real, complaining about a $10K ring? :::virtually b!tch slaps the spoiled @$$ beyotch:::
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  • chosen175chosen175 member
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    Go on and tell your FI that the ring he spent $10k on isn't good enough. Then come back and let us know how that made him feel and whether or not he still plans on marrying your arse. Lord knows I wouldn't.
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