Do you think my girlfriend will notice if I get her a cubic zirconia engagement ring instead of a diamond?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 | Singles & Dating

bobby_yeah asked:


We’ve dated for 5 1/2 years now, and we both know that i’m about to pop the big question. The only problem is, I’ve recently come on to some hard times financially. If I bought a cubic zirconia ring (WAY CHEAPER! JUST AS SHINEY!) do you think she would find out? get angry?

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10 Comments to Do you think my girlfriend will notice if I get her a cubic zirconia engagement ring instead of a diamond?

bored at work
November 3, 2009

Just shoot yourself.She may get over it faster

drusillaslittleboot
November 3, 2009

Yeah, she’ll find out. Engagement rings are shown off to everyone in the family, and a trained eye can tell the difference between CZ and diamond.

Honestly, I don’t think she’s marrying you for the ring. If you’re that concerned, do the long and sappy speech about how you’d love to buy her the moon, etc, etc.

Saleena
November 6, 2009

LOL, man, you must not know women. Becuz when it come’s to jewels, they notice. And not me, but friend of mine have even went so far as to get it apraised to see wat it’s worth.

Kumiko
November 7, 2009

Explain your situation to her. She’ll understand.

invisable_iain32
November 9, 2009

If you bought a CZ and she did find out it would be because she had the ring checked to see if it’s real, If that happens then its good that you went the cheap route to expose the goldigger, If she doesnt notice, Start saving $ and go buy a real diamond and have it set on her ring, or just give her a whole new ring and an expalnation…

#1 Raider Fan
November 11, 2009

I think you need to be honest with her and tell her that you can’t afford to buy her the ring that you want to buy her but you really want to marry her. Ask her if she would be ok with you buying her the cubic zirconia ring for now, so you can save up to buy her the ring that you want to get her in the future.

sabine
November 13, 2009

Don’t do that. My husband didn’t have much money when we got married, so we opted to just buy the wedding bands. I was happy with that. Marriage is about love and the ring is a symbol of your love. It is not about gaudy shiny baubles and women trying to out-so each other with the sizes of their diamonds. If your gf isn’t shallow and is a considerate person she will understand this. Maybe she will be happy with a stone, instead of a diamond. Explain and ask her. If she is that shallow, you may want to reconsider marrying her!

Ms. Mimsie
November 14, 2009

I think you’ll be much better off if you just explain the situation to her. Let her know that she can either keep the cz ring or wait until you’ve saved up more money. If she’s the right girl, she’ll understand. You’ll be much better off if you’re honest with her. You don’t want to start out your marriage by deceiving her.

Renee L
November 14, 2009

Why buy a fake diamond when there are so many other options to an engagement ring. Have you looked at something along the lines of a Sapphire, emerald, ruby. There are some gorgeous rings out there that are set like an engagement ring, but with other gemstones as the center stone. They will run you a fraction of the price and are to die for. They will run you a little more money than a natural stone, but you can get lab created stones for cheaper. They are made up of the same material as the real thing, only created for this specific purpose

Philip H
November 14, 2009

Honesty is always essential, it is basic for trust in a relationship.
She will find out eventually. Why don’t you discuss it, she might tell you if she would like it or would prefer an other kind of gem or jewelry. Maybe she will answer in ways you did not expect !
Good luck anyway and, be happy !

Engagement rings need not always contain diamonds. Popular trends include using gemstones as sidestones as well as other precious stones.

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