Same here. I don't plan on ever upgrading my e-ring exactly for that reason. It's the most sentimental piece of jewelry you will ever own. I don't understand the concept of upgrading it as a reflection of increased social status since that's not what the ring was given for or what it should stand for IMO. However, RHR's are the perfect things to play with, upgrade and enjoy. My RHR is bigger than my e-ring and I don't think anything of it. My e-ring is super sentimental and reflects the beginning of my life with DH, but my rhr is blingy, big and whimsically romantic...it reflects my personality and I adore it. Mine is all white diamonds, but if you wanted something that doesn't look too e-ring like, you can always add some colored stones in the mix. Just my own thoughts...
Would it be weird to wear a rh-ring that's bigger than your e-ring?
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Same here. I don't plan on ever upgrading my e-ring exactly for that reason. It's the most sentimental piece of jewelry you will ever own. I don't understand the concept of upgrading it as a reflection of increased social status since that's not what the ring was given for or what it should stand for IMO. However, RHR's are the perfect things to play with, upgrade and enjoy. My RHR is bigger than my e-ring and I don't think anything of it. My e-ring is super sentimental and reflects the beginning of my life with DH, but my rhr is blingy, big and whimsically romantic...it reflects my personality and I adore it. Mine is all white diamonds, but if you wanted something that doesn't look too e-ring like, you can always add some colored stones in the mix. Just my own thoughts...
Judging by the replies, I think I view it quite differently 
When I think about it DH and I are very non-traditional. Even our wedding was very non-traditional. DH and I come from very different culture and background and this is partly why our relationship has grown very deeply. We've come to understand so many things about our different backgrounds. When I said 'upgrade' I didn't really mean upgrade because of social status. DH and I regard my e-ring more like a 'milestone' ring. We've talked about using the ring as a symbol of where we are in our marriage and plan to celebrate our milestones of 5, 10, 20 and so on years together.
I'd like a RHR that looks nothing like the usual engagement rings...it'll be more fun and reflect more my personality and the current style. Whereas my e-ring/milestone ring will be the more classic style regardless of how many times I change it
But I guess having said that, I'm still very sentimental that I'll never get rid of anything given to me by DH. It's still a reflection of where we were and at some point where we'll be and I'm excited to be able to retell the stories to our future kids.
When I think about it DH and I are very non-traditional. Even our wedding was very non-traditional. DH and I come from very different culture and background and this is partly why our relationship has grown very deeply. We've come to understand so many things about our different backgrounds. When I said 'upgrade' I didn't really mean upgrade because of social status. DH and I regard my e-ring more like a 'milestone' ring. We've talked about using the ring as a symbol of where we are in our marriage and plan to celebrate our milestones of 5, 10, 20 and so on years together.I'd like a RHR that looks nothing like the usual engagement rings...it'll be more fun and reflect more my personality and the current style. Whereas my e-ring/milestone ring will be the more classic style regardless of how many times I change it
But I guess having said that, I'm still very sentimental that I'll never get rid of anything given to me by DH. It's still a reflection of where we were and at some point where we'll be and I'm excited to be able to retell the stories to our future kids.
all my RHR are bigger than my e-ring. they're cocktail rings, with halos
as mentioned by a few other posters, it would be kind of strange if it resembles your e-ring a lot. i've seen that on a colleague of mine before and i thought it looked strange, but that's just my personal taste.
as mentioned by a few other posters, it would be kind of strange if it resembles your e-ring a lot. i've seen that on a colleague of mine before and i thought it looked strange, but that's just my personal taste.
As sentimental as I am, I would probably agree with most of you about not upgrading rings...BUT..lucky me I guess, my husband did not propose with any ring. Shortly after due to our lack of money at that time, I had a very thin white gold plain band that I wore for 8 months till we got my first diamond ring. Maybe that's why I wasn't so attached to it that I did upgrade.
Worked out for me...I love my ring
Worked out for me...I love my ring