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Annie
Beginner May 2020

i have lost my engagement ring😭😭😭

Annie, on December 14, 2018 at 1:29 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 11
It is devastating! I'm beating myself up every time the memory of our engagement ring comes to my mind.
It was Thanksgiving day. My finance drove me to go shopping. While I was on the car, I took the ring off, put lotion on, and put it back in. (I did not realize how slippery I was, how dumb I am)
Then I went shopping, and my life flashed before my eyes when I looked at my ring finger, the ring was gone. I bought TV and other heavy items, so I thought I had lost it in the stores. I went back, retrace my steps, but I could not find it. I was hoping it was fallen on the car seat, but yesterday we took the car to the body shop to take the seat out and search for the ring. We paid for the job, but there was no sign of the ring. I'm so hopeless and angry at myself.
I went online and saw people talking about file a claim through homeowners insurance, so I called in and talk to the claim handler. She said the ring would better be declared as stolen for them to give us $1000 for the coverage (and she said she is not supposed to tell me what to say). And if so, I need a police report ( hypothetically, there might be chance that my ring could have been stolen by skilled thief who could slice it off my finger without me knowing (like on TV or videos). I don't know what to do. I'm in a very crazy stage where I cant think through. I don't want to declare something I'm not sure. It would go against my integrity...
Can anyone help me out, please! I could never forget myself for losing such a valuable thing emotionally and monetarily.

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Latest activity by Jayla, on January 30, 2019 at 10:06 AM
  • PurdyAikey
    Super January 2019
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    I would call the cops and file a police report and say it went missing, but I am unsure if it was lost or stolen, but I want to file a report just in case. Do not lie. Describe the situation and where it went missing. If you dropped it and someone saw and took it anyway that could be theft. You don't know what happened to it! Have you tried calling all the stores to see if someone turned it in? Also if you have any local Facebook Groups for your community, you may want to make a post, and say missing engagement ring, reward, no questions asked, sentimental value higher than price tag!

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  • WooPigSooie
    Devoted June 2020
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    Perfect Advice!!

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  • WooPigSooie
    Devoted June 2020
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    Like what the previous poster said. DO NOT LIE to the police or your insurance. I cannot begin to stress what a world of hurt you could end up in if you get caught lying on anything official. File a police report that it is missing if you can. Definitly call every store you went to that day and ask them to call you if a ring is turned in. I would call back once or twice a week to say "I'm just checking if a ring was turned in and maybe you couldn't find my number" Make sure to reach out enough that they won't forget about you, but not so much that you're annoying the store employees. If you're always nice when you call somebody will feel bad for you and care more about reuniting you with your ring if they can. I would also go to all pawn shops and any resale jewelry shops and give them a picture of your ring and ask them to call you if they get anything just like it. Unless you can prove that the ring somebody is selling the store is your exacting ring and they stole it, then you will have to buy it back. You could end up being able to get a replacement ring for cheaper than the original price.

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  • Annie
    Beginner May 2020
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    Thank you so much for your advice! I have checked with the store, but there is no hope! I'm thinking about making a post as well. I will definitely try the to the post. Honestly filling the police report is the last thing I want to do. Thank you so much for your response! Great help ❤
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  • PurdyAikey
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    No one wants to file a police report, but if it turns up in a pawn shop or something at least there are feelers out for it. You can always update the police if you find it! I really recommend doing it, and just being honest, and saying that you think it was lost, but in case it was stolen you want it on record. Plus then you will have something for your insurance company!

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  • Annie
    Beginner May 2020
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    Thank you @Woopigsooie. I have checked everywhere I went, and the stores. I have called them several times too since It happened on Thanksgiving, which is always so busy. But, there is no hope. I know if I see the ring I would know it. There is a inclusion on my diamond, which sets it apart I suppose 😭. Thank you for your great advice. I'll definitely go around and ask since I don't have any desire to do any else other than finding the ring. ❤
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  • Annie
    Beginner May 2020
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    Thank you ❤. It happened on Thanksgiving, would it be possible for me to file a report now? 😔
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  • PurdyAikey
    Super January 2019
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    Contact them and ask (call a non-emergency number, and just say you want to file a lost or stolen report on diamond engagement ring)! I filed a stolen credit card report about a month after they were stolen (I thought I misplaced them, and they were found on a suspect of another crime!!) So they should take your statement at least. They probably won't investigate it, but having your statement on file will help if you do file an insurance claim.

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  • Maren
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    Hi Emma! I am so sorry to hear this Smiley sad You received some great ideas here and I really hope it turns up. Is there any chance it's in the bottom of your purse? As you were shopping and I know when i'm digging around in the bottom of my purse, I have a tendency to lose things that way.


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  • Annie
    Beginner May 2020
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    Hi Maren, thank you for your response. I did not carry any purse with me. I have looked into my clothes, and everything I bought that day too, but there is no sign. 😭
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  • Jayla
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    Hey Emma! I'm sorry to hear that you lost your ring! Have you had any luck in finding it?

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