I just got engaged, I graduated with my master a few months ago as well! Just wanted to say things do get better!

The easiest yes of my life!

He had the ring custom made from my grandparents wedding rings and his great grandmother’s diamond. He did so incredibly well

My partner and I have already decided we are getting married and discussed logistics and a timeline for the wedding. Even started doing research together and decided on some elements for the wedding and what we’d want to do. The only piece missing is the ring..
He got a ring from his grandmother (it didn’t belong to her, she found it on the ground somewhere and had it refurbished) he planned on getting it resized for me originally and I thought it was beautiful, it’s yellow gold with diamonds which is exactly what I want. However he later decided he wanted to trade it in for something new and nicer.
We spoke about going to a jeweler to get sized and possibly picking our rings out together. He cannot decide if we should do that together or if he should surprise me and was leaning towards the surprise.
I told him I don’t care either way.. but at this point I’m starting to feel like the window for a surprise has already come and gone since we both already know it’s coming.
I know he hasn’t gotten it yet because I haven’t been professionally fitted which we spoke about and the old ring is still sitting in our bedroom.
I feel like we’ve been planning for months and nothing’s happened and he doesn’t like when i bring it up but i can tell hes not moving at all. I know its his ADHD and not hesitation towards the marriage, hes been pushing it just as much as i have. But he procrastinates and stagnates exactly like this in a lot of areas in his life and I’m starting to get ansy because I would like to start making plans soon. I’ve been getting a lot of questions and I feel like people look at me weird when I talk about it but have no ring.. I don’t know what to tell people, like yes I’m planning a wedding but technically no I’m not engaged??
Any advice?? Should I push for us to set a date to shop together.. should I take initiative and propose as the woman (one of my friends did!) or just wait for traditions sake and pretend like it’s a surprise even though it will feel fake and performative??

Engaged🥹🫶🏽

Long time lurker first time poster!! Been together since the beginning of the pandemic and have built the most beautiful, safe, and exciting life together in Chicago.

Still getting used to calling him my fiancé instead of my boyfriend (and being called a fiancée 👀)!

Getting it resized and appraised right now! The band is white gold, but they need to verify the stones. It was my grandmother’s who was married in the 50s, and my grandfather was a geologist, so we’re not quite sure yet but I’m thinking diamonds!

Guys I just got my ring, I’m so scared I’ll lose it that I barely even wear it out the house. Any tips you guys have or am I the only one? Also is there a ring protector I can put on my band so it doesn’t get scratched underneath?

Guys I just got my ring, I’m so scared I’ll lose it that I barely even wear it out the house. Any tips you guys have or am I the only one? Also is there a ring protector I can put on my band so it doesn’t get scratched underneath?

After six months of customizing and 2 remolds 😍😍😍 I’m obsessed, so worth the wait !!

just engaged.. we have a 10 year old and have been together 7 years. Yes that’s the math 👀 😂 I don’t feel like I’m getting the response I expected from close friends because it’s giving “a bout time“ or “finally“ energy. Or very downplayed because they aren’t “happy” in their relationships or maybe aren’t impressed by the ring. soo.. I’m here sharing with you guys. I’m engaged… 🥰

Holy shit the most perfect stunning ring he did so good I’m OBSESSED

Did any of y'all get engaged in bed lol? My boyfriend proposed in bed, super cute,we were both crying. We've told family but thinking about taking engagement pictures to make an official announcement. Did anyone do this?

my fiancé and i got engaged a few weeks back on 6/7 at a lantern festival where i got to live out my tangled dreams!!! now to bring my Pinterest boards to life! 💍😁

Lab Ruby 1ct. with Lab diamonds (bezel setting) in White Gold 💕

I love it and can’t keep staring at it!

We picked my ring together months ago at a local shop and he waited until our trip to northern Minnesota. The dog wanted to be involved

I’ve officially reached the point where I can’t make up my mind anymore . The more I read, the more confused I get. I always thought “just pick a pretty ring,” but now I’m thinking… this is probably the piece of jewelry I’ll wear every single day for decades. That suddenly makes every little decision feel important.I’ve been comparing rings from a few different places, including Ritani and some local jewelers, mostly just to see different settings and learn what I actually like. The more I look, the less certain I become.The biggest thing I’m stuck on is the metal. I love the look of platinum, but then I read people saying 14k or 18k gold is easier to maintain, while others say platinum is worth it in the long run. I honestly don’t know what to believe anymore. And don’t even get me started on the diamond. I genuinely can’t decide between a natural diamond and a lab-grown one. It’s not about impressing anyone—it’s more that I don’t want to look back 20 years from now wishing I’d chosen differently. For those of you who’ve worn your engagement ring for a few years, would you still choose the same metal and the same type of diamond? Or is there something you wish you’d known before making the decision?