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Single lady ring?

69 replies

bumblebee39 · 25/12/2018 16:23

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

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bumblebee39 · 25/12/2018 22:05

Thanks @1ndig0
I'd really like a solitaire I think I don't care if people think it's engagement ring-y and actually my engagement rings (long story) weren't traditional at all so I've never worn a solitaire

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1ndig0 · 25/12/2018 22:08

Yes I adore solitaires too! You can’t brat a solitaire actually. Maybe go to Hatton Garden and make a day of it? You can get practically anything made up for you, if you don’t see what you want.

selkiesolstice · 25/12/2018 22:09

I think it's a great idea. It's a lovely thing to do and it's also really symbolic of the fact that now you will treat yourself, consider yourself worth it. I nearly did it myself but then realised I didn't have the money but I will link you to the ring I nearly bought myself.

I like lots of these

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selkiesolstice · 25/12/2018 22:12

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

Single women who'll do this for themselves are very rare so I doubt it. They are statistically not worth considering in any campaign

bumblebee39 · 25/12/2018 22:21

Much easier to sell love than independence I suppose

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FissionChips · 25/12/2018 22:29

It’s not very independent to need a meaning in order to buy and wear a ring.
Being independent = seeing a ring you like and can afford and then buying and wearing it.

Write · 25/12/2018 22:31

It’s not very independent to need a meaning in order to buy and wear a ring
Oh fgs, some people aren’t having a great today are they? Jeez 😅

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 25/12/2018 22:33

If you're looking for bang for your buck, have a look at simulated diamonds. They look amazing and don't have the same price tag or ethical issues. I bought a beautiful necklace for a niece for her 18th on Brilliant Inc.

FissionChips · 25/12/2018 22:33

Well, it isn’t.

Write · 25/12/2018 22:45

She never said she “needed meaning to buy a ring” she likes the idea of it being a promise ring for herself. Cringing for the people trying to tear a strip off someone for this ffs 🙈

FissionChips · 25/12/2018 22:53

You think that was tearing a strip off?Confused

FissionChips · 25/12/2018 22:55

For pledging allegiance to ones own singleness and committing to self growth, self preservation and the single life?

That reads to me like she needs a meaning.

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 25/12/2018 23:05

For pledging allegiance to ones own singleness and committing to self growth, self preservation and the single life?

Interesting, I took that as tongue in cheek.

FissionChips · 25/12/2018 23:09

You’re probably right.

NOTthepinkranger · 25/12/2018 23:16

Thank god

bumblebee39 · 25/12/2018 23:24

This was meany pretty lightly and with a touch of humour think it's digressed sorry Confused

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FissionChips · 25/12/2018 23:24

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Wauden · 25/12/2018 23:48

Men in the past have bought me red stones, or clear ones like diamonds or cubic zirconias
I am wildly curious to know more about your ring-giving attractions I must have been or done the wrong things Call me nosy! Feminist here, too.

MrsBobDylan · 26/12/2018 08:34

Damm you op, you have now got me looking at rings again.

I am married and was hankering after some bling so have bought two more diamond solitaires off eBay to wear with my original engagement solitaire and wedding band.

I asked dh if he'd be buying me a ring to celebrate 10 years of marriage and he said he'd love to but couldn't afford it.

So I bought my own and love them. I didn't need symbolism, I just wanted some more diamonds!

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