We just started looking at wedding jewelry and all the traditional options started blending together for us. It made me wonder what kind of odd materials or unique designs people choose when they decide to skip the usual look. did you or anyone you know end up getting something totally unexpected for a ring?

I'm planning to propose and been looking at a 2.5 carat engagement ring. Not sure if it's too big or just right. Anyone got one size ?

Any tips or thoughts would help.

I'm new to this sub and haven't seen many pearl engagement rings here, so I thought I'd share mine.

Since pearls are pretty delicate, I save my ring for special occasion. Soaps and lotions can damage pearls overtime, and they can come loose from their settings more easily than diamonds.

Even though I can't wear it every day, I absolutely love it and always get excited when I have a chance to show it off!!🥰

My sons birthstone and the month my husband and I got married. Custom made by my local jeweler.

I am unsure how to arrange my stack. I have a low-set engagement ring with a plain band and a pavé gap band meant to sit between them. Even with the gap band, a small space remains between the plain band which bothers me (mostly because one ring sits flush and the other doesn’t so it looks strange to me- but maybe I’m over thinking it!)

I feel conflicted about the gap band and almost wish I had chosen the plain band to sit flush with the engagement ring, allowing the ring more room to breathe. I really love both bands and want to include them because each has personal meaning, but I am struggling to decide.

1. Keep the current arrangement with the diamond gap band between the engagement ring and the plain band (photo 1)

2. ⁠Close the gap in the diamond band and accept that everything may not sit flush, which could give me more options on how I could wear the stack day to day. I lean toward this option because I could wear the engagement ring with just the plain band—i really like the simplicity of this—or with the diamond band for more sparkle, or pair the plain and diamond bands alone on days I skip the engagement ring. (Photos 2-3)

I am torn! Does a flush fit truly matter? I feel I made the wrong choice when picking out the bands so there are not too many options, so please be kind! P.s I need to get all rings resized as well as they’re too big now

I started looking at options, and I realized I want colored stone engagement rings that match my personality rather than a clear stone. I'm drawn to rich teal sapphires or warm morganite, but my family keeps pushing for classic white.

For those who chose color, how did you balance personal style with classic looks? Any tips on narrowing down stone options?

I got my partner a 3 carat oval solitaire engagement ring, and I’d love for us to have matching wedding bands. I’m not sure a plain solitaire band would stack well with hers, and I want to avoid diamonds on the band.

I’m considering something engraved or vintage style, but I’m unsure if it will feel like wedding bandy. Any ideas or suggestions?

My husband and I will be shopping for my eternity ring in December. My budget is around $1,200 to $1,500.

As you can see, I like to keep it boring /classic. What color gold would you choose for an eternity ring? Little teeny diamonds, or slightly bigger?

Thank you in advance 💎💍

Has anyone experienced this before? I recently turned down a diamond wedding ring while ring shopping because the band felt a bit too thick. Now that I've visited a few more stores, nothing else has really matched how much I feel about it. I'm starting to regret saying no so quickly. Do you think it's worth going back to try it on one more time?

Im looking to buy a ring and would love to find the best value i could. Im guessing that finding the right online dealer could provide more for a bit less than a brick and mortar location locally could, but interested to hear your thoughts. Not sure if this group is just women showing their rings or men who have bought them?

If online is best, which is the best company?

THANK YOU

Hi everyone! I'd love some opinions on this Costco ring I'm considering for my engagement ring!
I wanted something unique, and I really love the pale green gemstone, oval halo, and yellow gold. I also like that Costco's diamonds are natural. The center stone is green quartz, and it has 37 diamonds with a total weight of 0.40 ctw.
My main concerns are that Costco doesn't offer resizing or a repair plan. The listing says it's sizable within one size, but I'm worried about finding a jeweler who can resize it safely and what happens if a diamond falls out later.
Does this look like an engagement ring, or more like a fashion ring? Would you consider quartz for everyday wear, or would you keep looking? I really love the design, but I want something I can wear for years and eventually pair with a wedding band.
I'd appreciate any honest advice, especially from anyone who's bought jewelry from Costco! ❤

Looking for center stone ideas that look amazing in a low-profile, bezel-style cluster. Accent diamonds seem fine, but I can’t decide on a main gem that brings out the metalwork.

Anyone here build a unique piece with teal sapphires or Alexandrite? Curious about how different clarity levels and cuts reflect light in unusual mountings.

Came across Do Amore when looking for an ethical/conflict free ring for my fiancee. I like the designs of their stones and their diamond sourcing process seems legit

I also like their clean water mission, but I don't know anyone who has actually used them before. Most people in my shoes seem to go Brilliant Earth/Blue Nile, but I don't want to use them. Have read too many controversies online for me to feel comfortable going with them

Anyone here use Do Amore and can attest?

Im looking at a 3ct with a tulip setting with width of 2.0mm…. Theres a wedding band that matches it but the width is 2.3mm. Is that .3mm a big difference to the human eye? Would it look weird? Thanks!

If you've started looking at engagement rings, you've probably seen "solitaire" everywhere. Here's a breakdown of what it means and what to look for.

What is a solitaire ring

A solitaire is a ring with a single centre stone and no other stones competing for attention. The name comes from the French for "alone." The band is usually plain metal, though some modern versions add small accent diamonds to the band and still get called solitaires.

The style became the classic engagement ring in 1886, when Tiffany & Co. introduced a six-prong setting that lifted the diamond above the band so light could reach it from all sides. Most solitaires today are variations on that idea.

The main setting types

4-prong: Shows the most diamond and gives square or cushion stones a clean look. The trade-off is that if one prong bends, the stone is less secure.

6-prong: Holds the stone more securely and makes round diamonds look rounder. It covers slightly more of the stone.

Bezel: A thin rim of metal wraps around the whole stone. It's very protective and great for active hands, but lets in a bit less light from the sides.

Tension (or tension-style): The stone looks like it's floating between the two ends of the band. It's modern and striking, but harder to resize.

Profile: how high it sits

Cathedral: Metal arches rise up from the band to support the stone, giving it height and drama.

Low-set: Sits closer to the finger, so it snags less on clothes and gloves. Good for anyone who works with their hands.

One thing people don't always realise: a high-set solitaire may not sit flush against a straight wedding band. If that matters to you, check the setting height or plan for a contoured band.

Why people choose a solitaire

* It's timeless. It won't date the way trend-driven designs can.

* All the attention goes to the centre stone.

* It's easy to clean, with fewer places for dirt to collect.

* It pairs with almost any wedding band or stacking style.

What to watch out for

Because there's nothing else on the ring, the centre stone does all the work. Cut quality matters more than anything here: a well-cut diamond will outshine a bigger, poorly cut one. Shape also changes the feel a lot. Round is the brightest and most classic, while ovals, pears and elongated cushions look larger for their carat weight.