Is it tacky to post a picture of the ring on social media sites?

Probably, but I didn't care. We announced our engagement with a picture of the ring on my hand with the caption "We're going to need to wear sunglasses way more often!"

I wouldn't ; I don't think it's tacky, but I don't know that I would want people knowing I had this new, sparkly expensive thing in my possession, lol

YES! So tacky. I can't tell you how many conversations I've had with my friends about this! It reminds me of mean girls, in a "look what I have way." I mean think about it, generally people post the picture of it to have people comment on how big or pretty it is - which can certainly make your "small diamond" friends feel bad, unintentionally of course, but still. It just seems materialistic. Announcing your engagement is one thing, showing off how much money your fiance spent on you is another. You only show off your ring in person when someone asks you about it, so why would you show the whole world?? If anything, I'd say private message your friends/family who are asking for pictures. After I got engaged, I got a million private messages saying "Thank you so much for not plastering your ring all over FB."

Then again, FB and social media are FILLED with ridiculous posts, so go for it if you want!

I don't think it's tacky to post a pic. I did, because that was the first thing a lot of people asked. And I do like looking at other people's rings.

But yes some people do go overboard with the multiple pictures, carat size, etc. One girl I know even posted the cost of her ring in the picture caption. Now that is tacky.

@Laura Nicole - WOW people are insane. No one has anymore tact! haha.

Yup. The caption was something like, "My left hand is now $20,000 more valuable." (I don't remember the exact number, but it was a lot.) GAG.

I don't think it is tacky. You're friends wanna see the ring. You have friends from high school, college, and old jobs you have had; they probably won't see you or be invited to the wedding, but they want to see. I wouldn't put how many carats it is or anything, but if someone asked I probably would tell them.

For all the people who do think its tacky: Facebook is suppose to be your friends. They want you to be happy and will be excited for you. People do post way too much on FB, like going to the bank. No one cares if you are on your way to the bank! But geting engaged is an important moment in you life, why not share it. Better than telling people you're at the bank. lol

I didn't. But I did change my relationship status.

I don't talk about my wedding on FB with the exception of my status and today I posted a pic from WW that shows number of days until our wedding.

Next time I post something will be right before the wedding day. I just don't want to share it on FB.

I had to, When I changed my status to engaged the response was over whelming "Let's see the Ring " no one was trying to judge it, they all were just really happy for us.

Mind you my profile is private, and I only have 65 friends on there and all of them are close family and friends.

@Tiffany - I use my FB to maintain all of my connections, except work, whether they are distant relationships or besties. It is "Facebook" not "Friendbook". Yes, I know everyone on there, doesn't mean I am going to invite all thousand people to my wedding or show them my ring. Different people use social media for different reasons.

I didn't post mine, but then again it was before Facebook was popular. Although I may have posted it on MySpace. LOL

I think it's fine, people put everything else on Facebook, plus only jealous people think other people are bragging.

Other than when you flat out tell people how much the ring cost, like Laura's example, I don't think people are bragging.

I just really don't give a crap about your ring.

I see nothing wrong with it

I think it depends on the commentary attached to it, which is true in person as well. I posted a picture of the ring because I knew people would ask about. Also, it kind of served as 'proof.' lol FH and I have been together for 8 years, so we've gotten a lot of "When are you getting married?" comments over the years, so the look-he-actually-bought-a-ring-and-everything picture was the official , we're-getting-married-now-and-actively-planning-a-wedding proof.

I only posted my ring once when we first got engaged because people were asking to see it.. Only 1 picture!! Lol, I seen a couple of girls post pics of their ring repeatedly and writing the cut, grade, clarity when people weren't even asking.. To me that's just bragging!

No, I don't have FB! And I never take pictures like that.

I don't cringe when I see people do it, I just figure they are excited. But yeah, I don't have FB, so I wouldn't see it.

I think 6 pictures would be weirf though.