My engagement ring was stolen....

Judging from what you said, my ring is about the same size/price as yours was (I would guess) and I know for a fact that if I lost my ring and didn't have insurance on it, there is no way on earth we could afford to get another one for quite some time.

Honestly if I were you, I would really consider getting a CZ for now. I know a lot of people that have/are doing the same thing. Getting the setting is going to be way less expensive than a new diamond and this way you wouldn't have to go without your ring for such a long time. Not to mention, how many people look at your ring and say wow it's beautiful, is it real? No one! And if it really bothers you, maybe you could pick out your diamond and start making payments on it. A lot of places allow you to do this (they just keep the diamond until it's paid off) and usually you can make payments interest free for quite some time. This way you could take your time paying it off and it might ease your mind some

Don't post-pone your wedding over this. As hurtful as it is....keep your wedding date. Don't allow one bad situation to turn into two.

Oh and I forgot to mention that when my fiance' was paying for my diamond they offered him a good little discount toward the end of the year if he could pay it off within a certain time frame!

My friend also found this site called myexboyfriendjewelry.com and there are a ton of people on there re-selling their wedding rings and even loose diamonds. Also, sometimes pawn shops have good deals. And definitely check the local shops for your ring as well.

Kristi, I am so sorry to hear that : (

I just wanted to say hi and also tell you to check out craigslist. We are in the same are and I have seen people trying to see beautiful rings. Its worth a shot. Also, check out Freeman's Jewelers in the mall they have a layaway plan. I know how you must feel, it stinks when someone steals from you, but just know that a ring doesn't make the marriage, your love does. Hope evrything works out!

I'm really sorry this happened to you, but the ring is supposed to be a representation of the love you two share and his commitment to you, and the meaning should be placed in the gesture, rather than the object. He bought you your dream ring, and that makes it seem like he really loves you and wants you to be happy.

I don't think it was your fault for taking it off. As a mechanic, it seems like that would be the smart thing to do. Leaving it in your car with the doors locked also does not seem irresponsible, since it was probably safer than leaving it just lying around at your work.

I do think it would be a shame to ruin something that seems to be so wonderful between you and your FI over this accident. You should try and move on, you should not blame yourself over this, and you should try and hold on to the value behind the gesture of your FI buying it for you in the first place.

Weddings and marriages should mean so much more than the consumer goods that go with them.

Do not postpone the wedding over a lost ring. i know you feel so upset and angry at it being stolen, but this was not your fault. you were being responsible. you had no idea that some @ss hole would break in and take it. if you cant accept wearing another ring, then dont get one, you do not need an e ring to get married.

Things happen... my grandma had her ring stolen from her house while she was in the shower! (And they live on private property!) If you have car insurance, I'd call and see what they cover. I'm sure there's SOME sort of coverage for items inside the car. My grandma's ring wasn't covered but their house insurance gave them $500 toward it because they've been using them so long.

I know it's rough to lose a ring. I freaked out 'cause I lost my claddagh ring (it's an Irish thing) that I'd had for 3 years. I put it in my purse 'cause I was playing frisbee. It fell out on my way out and I didn't realize it. Fortunately I went back and found it the next day but my FH (at the time my BF) didn't understand 'cause he only spent like $40 on it. It's more than a ring. Hopefully someday in the future you'll be able to get another dream ring, but for now is there maybe a family ring you can wear or something with sentimental value of sorts? Don't push back the wedding - would you (cont)

Have said no to marrying him the first place if he couldn't get you that dream ring? I know it's tough to have loved and lost, but don't lose something else even more important as a result.

I agree with Sarah, and the posters on not postponing the wedding. Although of all sentimental value its just a ring and it's just not worth postponing a wedding, even more, a marriage.

I hope you can find a solution to this, and maybe either find the ring or the guy getting arrested, but its a slim chance, I suggest moving on and not blaming yourself for it. As well as you lost it in a robbery, you could have lost it at work by not taking it off, you could have damaged it and if you didn't had any sort of warranty or insurance on it you would have been on the same spot you are now, so no it's not your fault.

Ana B. Couldn't say it any better, I am very sorry that this happened to you but you have to forgive yourself its not like you intentionally left it in the car to be stolen, and if you feel like your FH cant take anymore of your behavior i thinks its the best time to move on. You dont want the situation to become worst over a situation you dont have control over. I know that the ring has sentimental value, but its just a ring and you can get another ring which eventually will have sentimental value.

So, With the advise taken, We have talked and decided to replace the ring with just a small silver band until i am ready for something else. We returned the wrap that was made for my ring and got store credit for something else. Whats nice is that the store credit doesnt expire so i dont need to jump into anything to quick. Eventually ill get something new, but as for now ill keep it simple. No use in spending more money on something that was impluse just because i wanted it replaced. Ill find something evenutally. Thank you for all the advise girls, again you guys have proved why this is the best place to get advise from. Thanks!!!

Glad to hear an update- i was wondering what you had decided. I think your choice is the best fit one, and in the end you'll get that ring you always wanted AND you and your FH can get back on track to the reason you are being married anyways.

I am so glad to read you are seeing a way through all of this. Everything will work out in the end.