I showed off my engagement ring but people said it looked like it came from a McDonald’s Happy Meal or it was cereal
FOR many people, getting engaged is one of the happiest times of their lives.
However, one bride-to-be got her engagement ring slammed by people online after she proudly posted a photo of her sparkler.
The woman appeared to love florals, with the ring featuring petal-like stones around a central diamond.
After the image of her ring was shared online, people did not hold back with their comments about the design.
One person commented that they had assumed that the ring had “come from a Happy Meal” from McDonald's.
Another internet user wrote that it reminded them of a piece of cluster cereal, to which someone replied: “THAT'S what it reminds me of.”
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A third person wrote: “Are you 12?”
Meanwhile, one woman boldly wrote: “Cat butt ring.”
However, not everyone was cruel about the engagement ring, and some people loved it.
One said: “Hey I had that same pretty princess dress up set!
“Cute.”
Thankfully, the bride presumably has a very thick skin as she had shared the image herself on Facebook with the caption “shame away”, inviting people to give their views.
We previously shared how traditionally it is expected that around two and a half months’ salary will be spent on the engagement ring – but for many people out there, clinging to this belief can prove to be the first hurdle.
According to Credit Donkey, that two month rule that has people sweating was actually coined by a De Beers diamond marketer and is best forgotten about.
In reality, it is best to consider your partner's expectations and balance them against your actual financial situation, as purchasing that "dream ring" should not plunge you into unimaginable debt.
A single solitaire can often be cheaper than buying a ring with lots of smaller stones.
According to jewellers Ernest Jones, a diamond’s value, rarity and beauty are determined by factors commonly known as the 4 Cs: colour, clarity, cut and carat.