katcycle wrote:
I've seen a bunch of ladies at my office get "presentation settings." Meaning the center diamond is given at the time of engagement, but in a temporary setting. Then you guys can go pick out or design the final setting. That might be another option if you aren't sure how to proceed.
I wouldn't have been upset with a pearl necklace or a lollipop ring either. The ring isn't *really* the point, the proposal and eventual marriage is. A pearl necklace has meaning for you guys, plus on a more practical note it is something that is easy to wear (even to the wedding.) It's definitely not inappropriate.
But I can't say I wasn't really happy when he proposed with my ring. I just got married last month. This was all new to me. I never wore jewelry, so think I stared at it constantly for about two weeks.
Kat, I totally get your last paragraph here. I just got engaged on Christmas night, and it was a complete surprise! I keep looking at my hand, happily thinking, WTH? :) I'm on the older side, and have never been married, so it's a little overwhelming. :)
OP...happy your proposal went well!