You know what wrecks a perfectly good proposal? A crap ring. Instead of thinking, “Wow, my life’s gonna be great! I’m gonna be with this man for the rest of my life!” she’s thinking “Wow, I’m gonna have to wear that garish piece of tacky for The Rest. Of. My. Life…” Some ladies will suffer in silence for decades. And others? Well, the guy better pray she doesn’t have a good throwing arm.
Below are 10 of the ugliest rings I could find on the interwebs. Ladies, my apologies if you own one of these… er, gems. Fellas, be forewarned…
DISCLAIMER: Beauty is subjective. Obviously, you can disagree with my valuations (hello Comments section below!) But I’m pretty sure I’m right 🙂
1. The Cluster
This gem (or multiple gems, rather) was discovered on a website running an ugly engagement ring contest. Apparently the lady who submitted the picture agreed: “Thank GOD I never married him.”
2. The Nail
Well, it’s certainly economical. But tip for the gentlemen: Most chicks don’t dig rings found in the hardware aisle of Home Depot.
3. The Heart
Maybe this isn’t terrible… If you got it from Monica, your bestest friend in the whole wide world, who totally, like, loves hearts.
4. Ring around the Vampire
Nothing says “eternity” like Dracula fangs spitting out a diamond. (Irrelevant aside: Do all vampires have straight teeth?). This reminds me of something you’d buy at FrightFind.
5. Oui? Non.
Truthfully, the French language is very romantic, but between the gold cursive and the nanojewel, I deny this ring.
6. Skin in the Game
I have nothing to say about this. Wait. Yes I do. The paaaaaaaaaaaain.
7. Holding on Too Tight
He approaches, heart in hand, and asks you to make him the happiest man on earth… You consider until you realize he took the heart/hands part literally. Rings go on fingers; they shouldn’t HAVE fingers.
8. Infectious
Hot tank top? $15. Skinny Jeans? $90. A ring that looks like it has a rash? Priceless.
9. Jersey Sore
It’s like the bedazzled version of this.
10.Permanent Marker
Diamonds better be this girl’s best friend.
Am I a terrible, judgmental person with an outhouse where my heart should be? Probably. In the end, the ring should match the personality. If tattoos are a couple’s thing, then there you have it. Each of these rings is a bit risky in my opinion. You want to wow that girl.
LOL – this made me laugh. Except that skin one – that made me cringe.
I actually love the Dior “oui” ring, but I wouldn’t wear it as an engagement ring. More suited as a pinkie ring I’d say.
The heart one (number 3) stands out in this list because it just doesn’t look strange like the other ones. I would prefer the platinum over the gold. Try looking at a platinum version of this ring in person. Pictures don’t do it justice I guess.One of my friends didn’t like the idea of a heart until she saw a nice one in person. I’ve heard many compliments on this one in the bay area California where I’m from (and yes from fashionable people). And I wonder why many respectable companies like Tiffany would bother carrying an ugly shape… Don’t need a business person to tell me that it is one of the regular offered shapes for a reason. But feel free to call them and ask them why on earth they carry such a thing. Eye of the beholder. Sure sure. I agree with you on all the other ones. Just not sure that one belongs in this list. But hey it’s your list.
Ring 7 is a Claddagh it is the typical Irish Engagement Ring, this ring has its history for over 300 years, If you don’t like the design it or this particular ring it is your own issue, but the ring is full of symbols and it does have hearts, hands with fingers and even a crown. This ring represents one of the most romantic things a man can give to a woman it is sad you are showing disdain for mere lack of knowledge.
For the sake of it, no man deserves to be told that he is not good because he has to struggle to get her woman a large branded engagement ring. If a woman is dating a guy and receives a marriage proposal she should be proud to know that someone considers her worthy of such a commitment. It is a fact she also knows who her man is and if he is not husband material what in earth is she doing in that relationship. The ring is only a mere tradition what is important is the intention with which is given. Beautiful, branded, grand or just a simple detail all engagement rings are beautiful for what they represent.
The oui one is pretty. it isn’t really an engagement ring. We speak in English but it is romantic if there was an inside joke in the French language.
Of all of these, I’d actually wear the nail instead of any of the others. At least, it’s simple and not gaudy or ridiculous…