HTT - Sparkle Edition

Last week’s Hot Topic struck a chord with many people. (In many cases, a dissonant one.)

So I’m inclined to go easy this week.

But I can’t resist warming things up again. I’m literally compelled to dip back into a pool of hullabaloo.

Yes, my friends, this week’s Hot Topic is none other than wedding rings.

My engagement/wedding ring is my most treasured possession of the earthly kind. (Mr. Dub and Miss Dub, of course, are way more priceless.)

Yes, I love its sparkle. And I, yes, love each and every one of the tiny diamonds that give it a unique, antique look.

And, yes, I love whoever special ordered the ring only to have their nuptials fall through. If it wasn’t for their discord, I might be stuck with a routine ring.

But what I love best about my ring is that Mr. Dub picked it out himself. Without any help.

OK, I did give him some tips.

“No gold.”

“Preferably a band.”

But I had absolutely no preferences beyond that. And I had no vision in my mind of what it should look like. Personally (because HTT is merely my opinion, no matter the topic), I like the idea that the guy gets to select the ring, seeing as it’s his money and his gift.

Frankly, I’m glad I didn’t see this ring before he gave it to me because I would have surely obsessed about it and been disappointed if I received anything else.

Because it’s perfect ... for me.

And there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t glance at it and think, “I can’t believe I got my dream ring.”

(Because, between you and me, I would have been happy with a plain band or even a little CZ.)

I won’t lie. I get a LOT of compliments on this ring. I think many women assume they have to get a ring just like their mom or their friend or the latest It bride. So many people are surprised to see that an engagement ring can come in such a different shape and size.

Most are inspired by it. A few make comments like, “Well, how do you have a wedding band with that?” To which I say, “Excuse me? That’s my bad ear.”

But what about you?

Do you looove your ring? Would you ever consider upgrading to another in years to come? (Blasphemy in my case, but remember I’m already perfectly pleased by my sparkler.)

Did you pick it out? Or did he?

What’s your ring story?

Do share. (And feel free to link to your blog, where a photo would be very helpful in the visualization department.)




*Special thanks to this gal for suggesting this habanero hot topic. Word on the street is she may be guest topic-ing next week!