Replacing a lost ring - same design or something totally different

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Following an insurance claim for my lost engagement ring, I have a fairly sizeable credit with a chain of jewellers to replace it. I've been in twice now and can't find anything that looks the same so I'm wondering whether to forgot the original design and just get something totally different given the sentimentality of the original ring is lost too. DH isn't bothered either way just glad the insurance paid up and I can get something.

I would go for something different because I know I would be constantly looking at the similar one and be reminded that it's just not exactly the same. Better to go with something fresh and enjoy it in its own right, IYSWIM.

Maybe incorporate some element of the original ring, same stone, setting style or something, as a recognition of the original without trying to be the original.

Yes @INeedNewShoes that's my thinking too.

I lost my engagement ring years ago. I decided nothing would make up for losing my 1st ring and I didn't want a copy of it, so went for a completely different style.

I lost my engagement/wedding ring (I had one that represented both), but I was convinced it was still around the house somewhere, so not lost at the beach, etc.

I decided after 18 months to replace my ring, but chose a design that would go well with the lost one, should it turn up. My second one was a bit fancier, and not a solitaire. Both were same metal, Art Deco style, same stone shape (baguette).

As fate would have it, the old one turned up as the new one was being made (in a little-used evening clutch). I regularly wear both now, and I now think of the newer ring as a ‘renewal’ of committment ring.

I did ask DH to present me the new ring during a lovely romantic day out (organised by him). He’s religious, so had it blessed by his priest. This way the ring came with its own lovely new memories!

I can recommend handling your dilemma this way.