Single lady ring?

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Like an engagement ring on the other hand? For pledging allegiance to ones own singleness and committing to self growth, self preservation and the single life?

Aka an excuse for some sparkle?

Miss wearing an engagement ring but do not miss being in a relationship one bit, just the hand jewellery

I think a solitaire in blue or yellow would be lovely. I didn't know you could get blue topaz or yellow sapphires so lots to look at!

I can't think of a better way to express it than jewellery because jewellery has always been something ex's have to me so me giving one to me seems perfect. Anything else would not be symbolic in the same way I don't think. Even a necklace or watch or bracelet wouldn't say it in the same way as a ring.

I've heard an engagement ring called a promise ring and I guess this is a promise too- to do what is in mine and my family's interests not what's in the interest of any future man 😂

Don’t chastity rings go on that finger? I ‘spose if you don’t mind not getting any action then go for it.

the fact you don’t have to wait for someone to present you with an engagement ring to get a lovely sparkle of your own.

The 1950s called looking for you.

@Augusta2012

I don't think anyone's going to think I am a virgin. I'm pregnant with DC3 😂

Ask them to sew you up post baby and go all born again virgin?

If you want a sparkly ring, get one. I’d have one to celebrate having 3 children and coping alone.

@TestingTestingWonTooFree

On the first point no sewing up but might get my tubal ligation shortly afterwards so my child rearing days will be over

Exactly on the last point

Look at quartz rings. Gorgeous colours and you can get some big stones in beautiful settings without breaking the bank.

PoutySprout What are you talking about? The 1950s are calling because I think it’s great a woman can buy an engagement ring without it being given by a man?
Are you confused?

OP you’ve pushed me down the rabbit hole! I love those turquoise stone rings!

Amazingly, in the 21st century women can do what they like, even propose to their partners themselves and buy themselves jewellery. They can get engaged and married and wear no jewellery at all if they like. It’s no longer the preserve of men to be buying finger jewellery. And hurrah for that.

Ooh yes looked at some nice quartz rings and no price squirm!
Does anyone (except the experts obviously) really know what stone it is?
I need to have a look IRL though

Yes, you almost took the words out of my exact reply mouth...

backs away from the strange person desperately grasping at straws to be offended

I don't think anyone's going to think I am a virgin. I'm pregnant with DC3

Well, you never know. It is Christmas so it’s the right time of year for pregnant virgins.

Blimey you an adult pregnant with your 3rd child if you want a ring just buy one and wear it!

Just don’t call it a single lady ring 😂 why just why?

I buy my own jewellery, and have quite a few rings that I wear all of the time. One is a three piece diamond set that I had made up of the stones from my mother and two grandmothers engagement rings, the others are a Ceylon sapphire, emerald, and two other diamond rings.

Buy your own bling, and don't feel you need an excuse to wear it.

I bought myself some rings a few years ago with a bonus from work. DH has spoken about getting me diamond earrings but has never done it so I got myself some bling. I have three rings in a stack, with the birthstones of my three kids. I wear them every day and adore them and the kids love them as well. Got them from here.

Why ask? You can do whatever you like.

I was given a very ancient sapphire and diamond and platinum ring for ‘having the first granchild’ and to be honest I was a bit weirded out by being given it by in-laws I didn’t like. When I got divorced the ring stayed with me did me to pass on in my will however I choose.

When I got divorced after a year or so I started wearing it (not at work but my job means I can’t really wear one at work) but out and about I wear it. Together with a band that a jeweller friend made to signify ‘health, wealth and happiness’ with my DCs birth stones. I wear it on my left hand on my fourth finger ‘wedding finger’ it serves two purposes. I love the rings and it gives me great pleasure seeing them daily but also it stops unwanted attention! People assume I’m married and that fine with me. I don’t think of my ex or his family I think of being a mummy, a proud independent mummy when I look at them

Because all the single ladies put their hands up 🙌🏽
I'm trying to justify it tbh
I've never bought myself a ring before so spending on gold seems like it needs a reason however I can't wear anything else so it's either buy a "real" piece of jewellery or don't wear any
I can't wear costume jewellery on my hands as I wash them too frequently and I don't tend to wear silver as it tarnishes easily

Your op is a corporate jewellery executive’s wet dream.

Definitely buy yourself some good jewellery if you want. I've bought a lovely opal ring and a sapphire and diamond ring with matching earrings.

I'm sure it is 🙈 I think I'm one of those people who falls for advertising big time
I shouldn't be, I've worked in retail and considered a career in advertising and understand it's all manipulation to make you spend money but I quite enjoy it all anyway

OP yes you should definitely treat yourself! Have you thought about the Boodles Raindance ring or similar? Plenty of bling, classic design that was featured in the V&A, not at all like an engagement ring and will hold its value? Or get one made similar? Diamond or any stones you like?

OP yes you should definitely treat yourself! Have you thought about the Boodles Raindance ring or similar? Plenty of bling, classic design that was featured in the V&A, not at all like an engagement ring and will hold its value? Or get one made similar? Diamond or any stones you like? I’ll try and post a link.

Sorry my phone won’t send attachments for some reason.

Ok it worked - sorry for the palaver