People Staring At Your Large Rocks????

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#31
I wear a 3ct pear, and I have people compliment it a lot, but have never had anyone ask if it was real, or how much it was. I would be mortified (for them) if they did, because that is just so incredibly rude! If someone else's ring catches my eye, I will look (discreetly) but would never comment, much less grab their hand!!

I have, however, had people ask if my bags were real, and how much they were. I always reply "of course" and "I can't remember".
 
#32
I have a 2.4 Round Brillant Diamond set in a Tiffany's setting and I live in Athens, Greece and people do ask me if my diamond is real, how many carats and how much it costs. However in Greece it is very uncommon for people to have diamond engagement rings larger than a carat, so I understand. I am orginally from New York and I am completly guilty at staring at large diamonds and I always comment that I love the ring but I never grab someone's hand.

The other day I was at Newcomers meeting in Athens and this woman was setting a table with a me and a few other friends with a very large diamond on her hand maybe over 7 carats and we were all starring at it. Finally one of my girlfriends says we just all love your diamond ring and the woman told us it was fake and bought at Harrolds.
 
#33
saligator said:
If a stranger does walk up and grab your hand--immediately curl up your fingers so they can't slip the ring off of your hand! That happened to my mom--crazy!
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This happened to me about a year ago at the grocery store. A guy in his twenties tried to actually pull my very large e-ring off my finger. I kid you not. Scared me.
 
#34
I cannot believe there are people out there who have the nerve to grab your hands or attempt to pull the ring off.

I'm not engaged or anything, but if someone did that to me, I'd go ape sh*t on them. I guess that is my typical reaction to most situations where I'm in danger or at a complete disadvantage. Hmm. Sort of explains why my body is always bruised and my head all lumpy. :push:
 
#35
LOL!

Can I just say when I notice people stealing glances or seemingly admiring mine I don't mind at all. I love to get an unexpected compliment and I try to give them as well.
 
#36
Yes ppl in the metro (I can tell they are xxx and xxx) stare at my rings. I don't care. If I happen to walk from a dangerous place I probably will not wear any jewelry to begin with, or I will turn it inside in my palm.

When out shopping ladies have stopped me to admire my jewelry which is a very nice thing.
 
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#37
oregonfanlisa said:
This happened to me about a year ago at the grocery store. A guy in his twenties tried to actually pull my very large e-ring off my finger. I kid you not. Scared me.
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Happened to me to in front of Madison Square Garden. Some freak show came up started talking about the concert we were about to see..and just grabbed my finger to take a closer look at my ring. I immediately pulled away and he was like "oh, i wasn't going to steal it...just wanted to look at it."...yeah ok .
 
#39
I learned this trick from my mom who had a very large 3+ engagement right. She never took the ring off but whenever she was going somewhere where she felt like the ring might draw too much attention, she simple turned it around so it just looked like a typical platinum band. Just dont forget that its turned around and bang it up on something!

LoveLove
-VC
 
#41
VeryChic said:
I learned this trick from my mom who had a very large 3+ engagement right. She never took the ring off but whenever she was going somewhere where she felt like the ring might draw too much attention, she simple turned it around so it just looked like a typical platinum band. Just dont forget that its turned around and bang it up on something!

LoveLove
-VC
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Even those of us with smaller stones do this--we value our rings just as much as people with larger rings, and we don't want ours stolen either!

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#43
caxe said:
Even those of us with smaller stones do this--we value our rings just as much as people with larger rings, and we don't want ours stolen either!

:nogood:
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Of course :tup: I form a sentimental attachment to my jewelry - teeny, small, medium, big, extra large, whatever. If it's mine, I want to keep it!

If anyone finds themselves in an uncomfortable situation, I suggest popping any jewelry you are worried about in a pouch & placing it in your purse or pocket (wherever you deem it to be safe).

Some of these stories are scary. But trust your instincts. I used to feel embarrassed not getting on an elevator if I got a wonky feeling from the passenger inside. Now, I just wait for the next elevator. It's better to be safe with ourselves & our possessions.
 
#45
I think its a total compliment! I don't have huge rocks (at least for the area I live in), but someday I dream about having a huge diamond that will blind people...lol. One of my friends has an 8 carat and she has some pretty funny stories about peoples reactions.

Anyways, I felt good about getting "rock checked" when I went for an Xmas visit to the small town midwest. What's considered "huge" is a lot different perspective back there.
 
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