So my FI and I picked out my ring together when we were talking engagement. I hardly ever wear jewelery and work with my hands with glue and grinders, I play hockey and work out, so a big ring was never part of my lifestyle! I also was conscious of his budget when looking at rings thinking that there were so many other ways we/he could spend thousands of dollars other then on a ring. So I picked out and got a 'small and sparkley' ring and love it. However, now everyone I know is engaged and have these huge monstrosity 1.5, 2 carat rings and i feel...judged. I feel like the kid with the used bicycle, or walmart brand shoes (not that there is anything wrong with that)! Not like any of my friends have said anything (to my face) about have a 0.5 carat ring, but I just feel a little like I shouldn't have been so 'practical' when choosing my small and sparkley ring. help me appreciate small and sparkley and be ok with not being huge and expensive!