Is this tacky?

[cynsaun]

I had to change my setting because of an allergy I developed to gold (the nickel.) I don't know if I would have changed my setting just because, but I don't think it's tacky when someone does!

 

[lilboo]

I don't think it's tacky. I don't think I could ever part with my ring as is...but I could be amenable to a brand NEW ring.

 

[Kallison]

Dh gave me a different wedding band on our 15th and I no longer wear my original one. This one sparkles more .

 

[SilverLily]

I have to say that I don't see why you would consider changing the engagement diamond as tacky but changing the setting is ok. They are both different than what your DH originally chose. I think you are a hypocrite.

 

[palmtreegirl]

Do what you want, it's just a ring!

 

[Davids-Coco]

I think it is a personal choice, but there is something to be said about the girls over on the knot who aren't even married yet and say they "can't wait to upgrade their diamond." Get over it! It isn't about the size of the rock...

 

[EltonJohn]

kdibattista,

No. Why would replacing an engagement ring be "tacky"???

 

[Prince Eric1]

Originally posted by SilverLily
I have to say that I don't see why you would consider changing the engagement diamond as tacky but changing the setting is ok. They are both different than what your DH originally chose. I think you are a hypocrite.

Thats a bit harsh isn't it?

 

[kdibattista]

Thats a bit harsh isn't it?

That's okay... I did ask for honest opinions

I have to say that I don't see why you would consider changing the engagement diamond as tacky but changing the setting is ok. They are both different than what your DH originally chose. I think you are a hypocrite.

I do understand what you are saying. I guess my thinking is that upgrading the size of the diamond is basically saying to my DH that the ring he got wasn't good enough. I would never, ever think that or want him to think that. I do understand though how changing the setting could be seen as the same thing and that's the opinion I'm looking for. I guess I didn't think it was as tacky???

P.S. I'm also really not opposed to getting a new anniversary ring and keeping my engagement ring as well.

 

[Nutsy]

Changing the setting is fine, but actually upgrding the ring is tacky.

But I guess it depends if you married the guy who gave it to you too. If you broke the engagement & kept the ring, then sure change it to something more suitable.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

IMHO this is no different that moving to a bigger house/nicer neighborhood when you can afford it. How many of you still live in the very first home you and your spouse shared together? Give me a break...

 

[alecam]

Originally posted by calypso*a*go-go
IMHO this is no different that moving to a bigger house/nicer neighborhood when you can afford it. How many of you still live in the very first home you and your spouse shared together? Give me a break...

Apples and Oranges IMHO

 

[KimR]

Wow, It never even occured to me that upgrading an engagement ring could be considered tacky! When DH and I were engaged, he was still in college and could only afford a 1/3 carat diamond. It was fine at the time but I think we both knew all along that eventually he would get me something larger. He upgraded my ring about 6 years ago and I love it. It was his idea to upgrade - he likes for me to have nice jewelry (and I don't complain!). I guess neither one of us is sentimental about things like that.